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William Stopford
BMW debuting EV-focused platform in 2025
BMW isn’t developing a new, electric vehicle-specific architecture like Mercedes-Benz, but it has a next-generation “BEV-centric” platform coming in 2025.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Volkswagen Golf R revealed, 235kW hot hatch here in 2022 – UPDATE
The new Mk8 Golf R has been officially revealed, capable of hitting 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and now available with Drift mode.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Subaru BRZ to debut on November 19, engine and headlights teased
Subaru has announced the new BRZ will make its global debut on November 19. But it still won't tell us what's under the bonnet.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2021 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe spied
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe fastback treads familiar styling territory, but adopts the controversial grille of its coupe and convertible siblings.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia's fleet managers explain their low EV take-up
Big fleets are a key driver of electric vehicle sales worldwide, and in so doing they also create a market for second-hand battery vehicles that have lower cost barriers fo the public
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Hyundai Sonata: N Line only for Australia
The Hyundai Sonata will no longer be a multi-pronged assault on the Australian sedan market, with the local arm opting to exclusively import the sporty N Line.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Fancy a 'classic' Landie Defender V8? Here's the Bowler CSP 575
Land Rover SVO and Bowler have announced a $365,000, 423kW V8-powered road-ready desert-racer using licensed Defender panels. Do we detect a gesture towards the Ineos Grenadier here too?
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Mandatory vehicle data-sharing law imminent
New law is expected to compel car manufacturers to share all mechanical repair and service information with the independent auto repair sector on “fair and reasonable commercial terms”.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Genesis skipping hybrids, first EV due next year
Genesis Motors Australia has confirmed at least one electric vehicle for launch next year, though it may have an even wider bench to choose from as the company readies two additional EVs.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Genesis looking to overtake Lexus in luxury sales race
Genesis is aiming for 10 per cent of the local luxury market, enough to overtake Lexus, and plans to introduce a guaranteed future value program.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2021 Renault Trafic facelift unveiled, not coming to Australia
The facelifted Reanult Trafic sports a squarer and more modern face, and a completely redesigned dashboard, at least for the people mover variant.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Luc Donckerwolke returns to Hyundai after six months away
Just six months after leaving suddenly, Luc Donckerwolke is back at the Hyundai Motor Group, this time in the newly created Chief Creative Officer position.
5 Years Ago
Paul Maric
Vinfast settles on Lang Lang proving ground with $30m purchase price
It's action time for Vietnamese startup Vinfast, which today takes possession of the former Holden proving ground for vehicle development.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2021 Genesis GV80 price and specs
It looks a bit like a Bentley Bentayga on a budget, and Genesis’ first SUV packs more power and kit than rival Germans for a lower price.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volvo developing electric motors in-house
Want something done right? Do it yourself. Volvo is taking electric motor development in-house for more efficient, powerful electric vehicles.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
2021 Volkswagen Golf R: What to expect
We're days away from the global reveal of the next-generation VW Golf R. Here, we recap what we already know about Volkswagen's new hot hatch flagship.
5 Years Ago