When the first batch of electric vehicles hit the market, the public – quite rightly – saw them as more regressive rather than progressive. This was no doubt illustrated by lacklustre sales when they first hit the market; why pay a lofty premium for an electric car that has a […]
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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid sets 6 lap records (video)
Porsche is wrapping up a successful showcase of just what its new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid can do after setting six lap records at six famous circuits around the globe. Porsche started out with a goal, “to set the benchmark lap record at 6 FIA race tracks, [with] the fastest […]
VW may recall 124,000 cars due to harmful materials
Volkswagen may be looking at another raft of recalls of its electric vehicles after cadmium – a carcinogenic metal – has been found in over 120,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles, according to reports. The problem for Volkswagen are the levels of the heavy metal ‘cadmium’ that have been […]
2019 Toyota Corolla now on sale in Australia from $22,870
Toyota Australia has launched the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla, bringing in dynamic underpinnings, a fresh design, and all-new levels of standard technology. Three main variant grades are being launched, spanning from the Ascent Sport, SX, to the top ZR. All are available with either a petrol or petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, […]
Infiniti Q50 & Q60 updated for Australia, big price cuts
The 2018 Infiniti Q50 and Q60 lineup has been revised in Australia, with a streamlined variant range cutting unpopular models, and prices cut for most. Starting with the Q50 sedan. This is the Japanese company’s answer to popular vehicles such as the BMW 3 Series and Lexus IS. The variant […]
2018 BMW i8 Roadster & Coupe LCI update now on sale in Australia
If you’re after a crowd-stopping, fast and very fuel efficient sports car you might be interested to hear BMW Australia is introducing the new i8 Roadster, while also applying some LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) updates to the coupe. Thanks to some enhancements to the eDrive energy management system, the high-voltage […]
Lamborghini Aventador V12 hybrid confirmed for successor – report
Lamborghini’s next range-topping model to replace the Aventador will feature a V12 hybrid powertrain, a report has revealed. The successor to the Huracan will also receive hybrid power. Speaking with Auto Express on the sidelines of the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend, Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed […]
R36 Nissan GT-R to be “fastest super sports car in the world” – report
Some details of the next-gen ‘R36’ Nissan GT-R are being talked about by the company’s design boss, with a quote circulating that claims the new model will be the “fastest super sports car in the world” when it arrives in the next five years or so. In an interview with […]