SUVs are the most popular vehicle style at the moment. During 2019, Australian new car buyers bought 483,388 of them according to VFACTS figures. That’s almost half of all 1,062,867 vehicles sold in that year, or 45.47 per cent to be precise. To give you a bit of a heads-up […]
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Tesla Model X, Audi A7, Q8, MG HS get 5-star ANCAP rating
ANCAP has handed out its last safety assessment results for the year, with the Tesla Model X, Audi A7 and Q8, and MG HS all given the full five-star rating. Meanwhile, unfortunately, the Hyundai Venue achieved only four stars. The updated Tesla Model X that went on sale this month […]
Tesla Cybertruck unveiled; tri-motor, 800km-plus range
Tesla has unveiled its new pickup truck, called the Cybertruck. As per usual Tesla products it boasts a number of innovative and clever ideas that are sure to shake the industry, packaged in a thought-provoking design, with excellent performance from an electric motor system. Taking on the large pickup truck […]
2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance review (video)
This is the quickest-accelerating premium medium-size sedan currently on the market. It’s so bloody fast, it’ll keep up with some supercars in a straight line. But is the Tesla Model 3 Performance a one-trick pony? Let’s take a closer look to see if there are other big attractions, and of […]
Tesla pickup truck reveal confirmed for November 21
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the new Tesla pickup truck, which he calls the “cybertruck”, will be unveiled on November 21. Specifically, it will be revealed near the SpaceX rocket factory, according to his tweet. Cybertruck unveil on Nov 21 in LA near SpaceX rocket factory — Elon Musk […]
Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ testing continues, pushing hard at Nurburgring (video)
Tesla is continuing testing on the Nurburgring with its upcoming ‘Plaid’ high-performance package for the Model S. A prototype has been spotted again doing the rounds, featuring a very serious aero kit. It looks like an aftermarket tuner’s special, the prototype. With slammed suspension, fat wheels and tyres within pumped […]
Tesla Model S returns to Nurburgring, benchmark timing (video)
Tesla has been spotted once again testing some Model S prototypes around the Nurburgring in Germany, following previous runs at the track last month. This all started about a month ago when company boss Elon Musk was asked on Twitter when the company is going to take on the Nurburgring. […]
2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Plus review (video)
Finally, from the bold brand of Tesla, the Model 3 has landed on Australian soil. With a waiting list that dated back to March 2016, the US-built, premium mid-size all-electric car is here. But in that time, many other EVs have become available on the market. So, does Tesla still […]