BMW Group and Ford have expanded their existing agreement to co-develop battery technologies with an additional US$130 million in funding for Solid Power, one of the industry-leading producers of solid-state batteries. The Series B investment is being led by BMW and Ford, alongside Volta Energy Technologies. The automotive giants chose […]
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FCAI praises Victoria for offering subsidy for EV buyers
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is praising the Victorian government for its ‘balanced’ approach supporting electric vehicle owners, amid wide scale criticism of Australia’s lack of incentives for the purchase of a new EV. Recently, the Victorian government outlined a $100 million plan to kick-start electric vehicle ownership […]
GTO Engineering ‘Squalo’ name confirmed for stunning new model
GTO Engineering has confirmed the styling and some engine specs for its soon-to-be-released throwback to the iconic Ferrari 250, called the Squalo. The name Squalo translates from Italian, meaning shark, and is the realisation of the GTO Engineering team who specialises in Ferrari servicing, repairs, engine builds, and complete restorations. […]
Mercedes-Benz EQB fully electric SUV revealed
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its all-new electric-powered SUV, the EQB, billed as a practical seven-seater with enough power to get the heart racing. The EQB is the third-all electric model from Mercedes in 2021 alone, and will be launched in two variants; the EQB 300 and EQB 350. […]
Porsche Taycan added to Track Experience events in Australia
The mighty new Porsche Taycan has joined the Porsche Track Experience fleet in Australia, giving participants the opportunity to sample the epic electric performance during driving course events. Porsche introduced the Taycan last weekend at the Mount Cotton driver testing and training facility in Queensland, surprising customers with the electric […]
Electric Audi Q4 e-tron unveiled, up to 520km range
Audi has taken the wraps of its latest range of electric SUVs, with the unveiling of the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Headlines for the Q4 e-tron and Sportback are set of three new electric powertrains, with an entry-level 35, mid-spec 40, and range-topping 50, as well as updated […]
Ferrari ranks 3rd in global reputation survey, Lego number 1
Ferrari has taken out third place in the 2021 Global RepTrak 100 brand reputation rankings, with Maranello’s iconic prancing horse standing out thanks to public perception of its financial performance and leadership. The numbers come from RepTrak, who published its 2021 Global 100, claiming it to be the “definitive ranking […]
2021 Lexus IS 350 F Sport review (video)
Although the 2021 update for the Lexus IS sedan is not an all-new refresh, it does evolve what has always been a sharp and sporty package. Here we’re checking out the flagship engine offered in Australia, called the 350, which is only available in F Sport trim. The new model […]