Californian electric vehicle maker, Rivian, has seen its share price hit by a steep drop after recalling 13,000 vehicles for a potential safety issue which accounted for 92 per cent of its overall deliveries. Rivian started producing customer orders in the third quarter of 2021, and has so far delivered […]
All-new Citroen C5 X spotted in Australia, goes on sale in Q4
The 2023 Citroen C5 X has touched down in Australia ahead of the official market launch during the fourth quarter. The new model will sit above the C4 crossover, which arrived in Australia about the same time last year, taking on a similar raised-up four-door coupe shape. We spotted an […]
Tesla’s Chinese Gigafactory hits record-setting production pace
Tesla is celebrating a huge surge of momentum from Chinese buyers after reporting record-setting sales, just months after lengthy production suspensions staggered growth. All up, Tesla sold 83,135 vehicles produced at its Shanghai Gigafactory, smashing its previous record-setting month of deliveries back in June when Tesla produced 78,906 units, according […]
Toyota production cuts for October 2022; Corolla, Prado, Lexus affected
Toyota has once again been forced to adjust its production schedule, with the world’s largest automaker apologising for the repeated adjustments amid parts shortages. The most recent change to Toyota’s production schedule involves five production lines across five manufacturing plants, out of a total of 28 lines in 14 plants. […]
2022 BMW i4 M50 review (video)
This is the M Performance version of the all-electric i4 four-door coupe, blending BMW M’s traditionally engaging driving characteristics with cutting edge electric powertrain technology. And it’s all wrapped up in a neat 4 Series body. While many EVs on the market are mainly focused on being green and eco-friendly […]
Porsche market cap overtakes VW, becomes Europe’s most valuable carmaker
Porsche has overtaken its parent company, Volkswagen, to become Europe’s most valuable carmaker by market cap over the past week as Porsche’s stock hit the trading floor running shortly after its debut. Porsche’s initial public offering (IPO) took place at the end of September on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange at […]
2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class updated revealed
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its facelifted A-Class hatchback and sedan for 2023, with a styling refresh and mild-hybrid powertrains across the range headlining the update. Being a mid-cycle update, styling tweaks are more evolutionary rather than revolutionary, with the front fascia gaining a new LED light array, a […]
2023 Ford Ranger Sport review – 2.0L 4CYL & 3.0L V6 (video)
The 2023 Ford Ranger Sport is one of the most important new vehicles of this year. When Ford Australia was handed the task of developing the outgoing Ranger as part of Ford’s T6 program, the scope and significance of it was enormous. That original model was instrumental in securing Ford […]