Toyota Australia has confirmed it will launch five new hybrid vehicles by the middle of 2020, kicking off with the first-ever RAV4 hybrid for the local market. The plan comes on the back of strong demand for the hybrid version of the Camry. In Australia, 48 per cent of buyers […]
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Hyundai Saga concept previews compact electric SUV
Hyundai is previewing an interesting new concept car called the Hyundai Saga, which will make its debut at the Sao Paulo motor show next month. The concept appears to take the shape of a compact SUV. Two teaser images have been handed out, including one that shows the front end. […]
Lexus ES 300h, Mazda6, Mercedes A-Class get 5-star ANCAP rating
A range of new vehicles recently hitting the Australian market have been awarded the full five-star ANCAP safety rating, following analysis of crash test data passed over from Euro NCAP. Cars include the 2018 Mazda6, the new Lexus ES 300h, and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Starting with the Mazda6, the […]
McLaren Speedtail gets optional gold badge
McLaren is giving the lucky 106 buyers of the upcoming Speedtail the chance to further customise their vehicles, with the addition of a gold badge for the front and rear. Yep, McLaren is going down that path. The company, usually responsible for making extremely fast cars that are very capable […]
McLaren Speedtail debuts October 26, ‘over 1000hp’
It’s been confirmed, the McLaren Speedtail will be unveiled online on October 26. This will be shortly after a private showing for the 106 clients who have placed an order. So far we know the McLaren Speedtail will be the company’s first “hyper-GT’ car, codenamed BP23, and it will feature […]
Jeep Renegade hybrid in the pipeline, part of electrified vehicle push
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is about to kick off its electrified powertrain plans, with development work now underway on a Jeep Renegade plug-in hybrid. The new version is set to arrive by around 2020. The company said earlier this week that it has initiated preparations for the production of a hybrid […]
Toyota Corolla Gazoo Racing hot hatch on the cards – report
Rumours are afloat again surrounding the possibility of Toyota finally launching a hot hatch version of the ever-popular Corolla to compete with the likes of the Hyundai i30 N and Peugeot 308 GTi. According to an Auto Express report, the latest Corolla could be a candidate for Toyota’s GRMN treatment. […]
First Polestar 1 prototypes go into production in Sweden
The first prototype versions of the upcoming Polestar 1 have gone into production as they get ready for their road verification processes, including crash tests, weather testing and driving assessments. Volvo’s Polestar brand, which has been assigned to provide electrified performance vehicles kicking off with the 1, is planning to […]