Mazda has announced that it is aiming for its factories to become carbon neutral by 2035 as the company looks to ensure its entire supply and delivery chain becomes carbon neutral by 2050. Mazda says momentum for its plan will come in a three-phased attack, targeting a shift to renewable […]
Polestar 2 BST edition 270 revealed, not for Australia
Polestar has revealed a special edition Polestar 2 called the BST edition 270, giving it more power and chassis and suspension tweaks that result in the most dynamic Polestar 2 we’ve seen yet. At its heart, the BST edition 270 receives a 50kW bump over the standard Polestar 2 long-range […]
2022 BMW M3 manual review (video)
Like many driving enthusiasts out there, we have an uncontrollable desire for anything with an M3 badge on it. So when we heard BMW Australia was going to introduce a manual version of the latest model, our hearts melted. Is it the wet dream we hoped for? This is the […]
Polestar 5 design revealed in patent images, to debut in 2024
Some patent images have surfaced online giving us a clear indication of what the new Polestar 5, fully electric four-door coupe will look like when it arrives in 2024. The images were found in the European Union Intellectual Property Office database, lodged by “Polestar Performance AB” of Sweden on May […]
2022 Kia Niro specs confirmed for Australia, debuts GT-Line & Kia Connect
Kia Australia has released some details on its new 2022 Niro range that will launch later this month, including trim level availability and confirmation that it will be the first model featuring Kia Connect. Two powertrain options will go on sale in Australia, including the Niro Hybrid and the Niro […]
2022 Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Hybrid review (video)
We often come across some fringe cars that fall off buyers’ radars for good and bad reasons. Take the Peugeot 3008 for instance. It is an attractive, modern, well-made mid-sized SUV. But it’s not a big volume seller. Now, the French carmaker has just released a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. […]
Australian vehicle sales for May 2022: VFACTS
It’s that time of the month again. Australian new vehicle registration figures in the form of VFACTS compiled by the FCAI have been released, covering May 2022 consumer stats for the new car market. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), there were 94,383 new vehicles registered in […]
New Hyundai Bluelink connected car service to debut on 2023 Palisade in Australia
A new connectivity system is being launched by Hyundai Australia called Bluelink, providing owners with the opportunity to connect with their vehicles in more ways than ever before. Hyundai Bluelink can be downloaded as an app and provides a connection to car services, including driving information records and even data […]