Tesla, Polestar withdraw from FCAI over “misleading future vehicle prices”
TESLA AND POLESTAR HAVE WITHDRAWN from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, claiming the FCAI is “misleading the public over future new vehicle prices” under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Hot on the heels
Continue readingZero to 100 in less than one second
IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING FROM science fiction, and to be honest, we can’t understand what the benefit would be, but Tesla’s second-generation roadster has, according to CEO Elon Musk, the capacity to accelerate from zero
Continue readingVolkswagen in hot water over car carrier EV fire
MANY READERS WILL RECALL THE shocking scenes as the Felicity Ace car carrier burnt off the coast of Portugal in 2022. The fire is alleged to have been ignited by a malfunctioning electric vehicle, and
Continue readingAustralian Design Rules under fire
WE’VE OFTEN SAID THAT the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are out of step with the modern world, and have an adverse impact on the cars that can be sold in Australia. The inconsistencies are many,
Continue readingKia adds hybrid to Sportage range
KIA DEALERS WILL BE BREATHING a sigh of relief at the announcement that a hybrid version of the Sportage mid-size SUV will be joining the range. The Sportage HEV variant impresses with comfort, convenience and
Continue readingMitsubishi expands Outlander range with GSR PHEV
FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH of the latest Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Plug-In Hybrid EV ranges, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) now offers a new headline act: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV GSR. “The GSR nameplate has
Continue readingJeep Wrangler gets more safety, technology and a new engine
THE 2024 JEEP WRANGLER HAS been given increased spec across the range and will arrive in Jeep dealerships from April, starting at $75,950. The world’s most capable and iconic SUV adds enhanced styling, new technology
Continue readingMercedes-Benz replaces V6 in GLC with 2-litre four-cylinder
THE LATEST GENERATION OF the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC line-up offers a more enticing choice than ever: the family-friendly appeal of the GLC 43 4MATIC SUV or the striking design of the GLC 43 4MATIC
Continue readingMitsubishi Triton makes a great leap forward
WITH THE THREE BIGGEST selling vehicles in Australia being crew cab utes, Mitsubishi is hoping that its new Triton will get it among the best-sellers. Model grades available from launch Drivetrain Grade Engine Transmission Body
Continue readingNissan Qashqai small SUV 2024 review
Chris Riley tests the 2024 Nissan Qashqai small SUV with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Nissan’s new Qashqai slots between the Juke and the
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