A shortlist of finalists for the world’s ten best engines has been announced, with pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains outnumbering traditional internal engines. The finalists come courtesy of Wards Auto, who whittled down their list of the ten best engines and propulsion systems from a list of 32 entrants. […]
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Jeep Confirms 2024 Australian Arrival for Compass 4xe PHEV and e-Hybrid
Jeep has confirmed that a new member of its 4xe lineup will be launching here in Australia next year, with a 2024 arrival confirmed for the Compass 4xe and the Compass e-Hybrid. News of the 4xe’s arrival comes after Jeep’s reveal of the battery-electric Avenger and the Wrangler 4xe plug-in […]
New Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Launches with 544kW/950Nm
Porsche has lifted the veil on its latest version of the Cayenne hybrid, with the introduction of the new Turbo E-Hybrid wagon and coupe, both of which come packing a 544kW punch from a V8 plug-in hybrid masterpiece of engineering. Porsche says that its 4.0-litre V8 plug-in hybrid arrangement in […]
Lexus’ LM Hybrid People Mover Arrives December, Priced From $160,888
Lexus’ luxurious people mover, the LM will be arriving on Australian shores in December in a three-pronged lineup priced from $160,888 and stretching out to $220,888 for the range-topper. The base LM 350h 2WD Sports Luxury and mid-spec LM 350h AWD Sports Luxury variants come powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder […]
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV arriving in August, priced at $129,950
Jeep has added its first-ever plug-in hybrid variant to the Grand Cherokee lineup here in Australia, with the 4xe sitting atop the range, priced from $129,950 (before on-road costs). The 4xe’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharge four-cylinder with an electric motor and a 17.3kWh battery pack, with […]
Lamborghini: Synthetic fuels a “way out” for keeping combustion alive
Lamborghini is heavily relying on synthetic fuels and is hoping the technology can prolong the destiny of its internal combustion engines. As laws and restrictions tighten, especially in popular and important markets around the world for Lamborghini, such as America and Europe, the focus for many car brands is full […]
MY2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport arrives; updated interior, PHEV flagship
JLR has launched the updated MY24 Discovery Sport range here in Australia, with some interior tweaks, more tech as standard and an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) range-topper added. Some of the major updates are inside the cabin, which has received an 11.4-inch curved glass Pivi Pro display, with climate control […]
Mazda Australia announces prices for CX-60 genuine accessories
Mazda has released prices for 28 accessories that will be available for the upcoming CX-60 SUV range which launches in Australia next month. There’s a mix of visual enhancements, headlined by three new alloy wheel designs, an integrated tow bar and trailer wiring harness, an electric brake controller, and practical […]