Volvo USA has announced upgrades to its T8 Recharge powertrain, increasing the electric range while providing a significant boost in power. Volvo says that a series of updates for its T8 all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid powertrain, including a beefed-up battery pack up from 11.6kWh to 18.8kWh and a new electric […]
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Electrified manufacturing costs set to soar as nickel prices double
Skyrocketing prices of nickel look set to present another set of challenges for auto manufacturers producing electrified vehicles, after prices for the metal quadrupled in the space of a week. Price action for nickel has been so volatile in recent days that the London Metal Exchange actually suspended trading after […]
Renault unveils all-new Austral SUV, replaces Kadjar
Renault has taken the wraps off its all-new electrified Austral SUV. Although, we are yet to know if we’ll see the Kadjar replacement here in Australia in the near future. The Austral rides on the CMF-CD platform shared with the all-new Nissan Qashqai, in what can be described as a […]
Mazda CX-60 revealed, 241kW/500Nm PHEV confirmed
Mazda has unveiled its first-ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with the CX-60. It will be making its way to Australian shores sometime this year, as Mazda launches a full-blown assault on the large SUV market. The all-new PHEV powerplant comprises of a Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit paired with […]
Mazda CX-60 showcases suave, sophisticated interior, debuts March 8
Mazda has sent out another teaser of its all-new CX-60 mid-size SUV, giving us a glimpse of the attention to detail of the interior. A full debut is scheduled for March 8. The Mazda CX-60 is set to join the CX-5 in mid-size SUV market segment. It’ll be offered with […]
2022 Haval H6 Hybrid on sale in Australia from $44,990
Great Wall Motors has confirmed that the new Haval H6 Hybrid will be priced at $44,990 drive-away when it arrives in Australia in just a few weeks. It’ll come in as one of only a few hybrid options currently on offer in the mid-size SUV market segment. We reported late […]
Alfa Romeo Tonale officially debuts, set for Australia in 2023
After some leaks yesterday Alfa Romeo has taken the wraps of a hugely important model for the manufacturer, in the form of its Tonale small SUV. It is Alfa’s first small SUV, its first electrified vehicle, and first all-new model in more than half a decade. The Tonale rides on […]
Mazda CX-60 previewed, 223kW PHEV 2.5 4CYL confirmed
You know how Mazda is planning a massive SUV rollout, with new nameplates such as CX-50, CX-70, CX-80, and CX-90 soon to hit the market? The company has just sent out the first official teaser of the CX-60. Now, not all of these models will be sold in all regions. […]