Jack Quick
2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan facelift spied
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is the latest member of the brand's updated entry-level line to be spied testing.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota Prius: Fifth-generation car to be a hybrid tech 'front-runner'
No longer the darling of the eco crowd, the Toyota Prius will march on into a fifth generation, possibly debuting as early as 2022.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Haval H6 plug-in hybrid: Mega-range PHEV revealed, not for Oz
Chinese PHEV makes 240kW and does 200km in EV mode – albeit on the flawed NEDC cycle. Alas, Haval Australia is focused on the normal hybrid.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2023 Volkswagen Amarok reveal set, Australian timing confirmed
The new Volkswagen Amarok is starting to take shape, with a proper reveal set for mid-2022. It'll be in showrooms during the first quarter of 2023.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen Group considering $142 billion Porsche IPO - report
The Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering an IPO for its Porsche brand that could see it valued at up to A$142 billion.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Haval H9 discontinued, replacement yet to be confirmed
Haval's flagship SUV, the body-on-frame H9, has been discontinued, though a Tank-badged replacement could be waiting in the wings.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Tank 500 Hybrid revealed, under consideration for Australia
Great Wall Motor's off-road Tank brand is getting its first hybrid model, with an electrified version of the large Tank 500.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Stellantis investing $47.5 billion in software, using Foxconn chips
Stellantis is rolling out three software platforms and wants all its cars to support over-the-air updates by 2024.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Genesis GV80 Coupe, possible GV90 SUV revealed in teaser
Genesis appears to have teased its next two SUVs in a video: a coupe version of the GV80, and its upcoming GV90 flagship.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Mercedes-AMG E63 to use plug-in hybrid turbo four - report
The next-generation Mercedes-AMG E63 will reportedly use a turbocharged four-cylinder with plug-in hybrid power instead of a twin-turbo V8.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Subaru WRX range revealed
The 2022 Subaru WRX will be offered in base, RS and tS variants, with a choice of sedan or wagon body styles and either a manual or CVT.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota to develop new hybrid, PHEV and EV platform just for Europe
The new E3 platform will allow Toyota Europe to go with the market flow as the EU looks to end the sale of new ICE vehicles by 2035.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Peugeot to sell only electric vehicles in Europe by 2030
Peugeot is the latest brand to announce when it will ditch internal combustion engines in Europe, with the lion marque going EV-only by 2030.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launch delayed
The local launch of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been delayed to an unknown date due to semiconductor shortages.
5 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Researchers use water in less flammable lithium-ion battery
A research team has found using water as an electrolytic solution in a lithium-ion battery can make it less prone to explode.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Labor opposition outlines electric vehicle strategy, calls for tax incentives
The Labor Party’s electric vehicle and emissions strategy splits the difference between its 2019 plans and what the Federal Government has proposed.
5 Years Ago