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Mike Costello
This week in news: October 10-14
Here are some of the more interesting developments from the past week in Australian automotive news – in case you missed them.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
StoreDot batteries achieve over 1000 'extreme fast-charging' cycles
StoreDot plans to have its '100in5' fast-charging battery cells in mass production by 2024. Pouches are already being sent to OEM partners.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
LDV Maxus Territory: China's Ford Everest rival gets mild-hybrid diesel
The LDV D90 is an increasingly common site on Australian roads, and this updated model called the Territory looks promising.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV teased ahead of imminent reveal
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV will be the "multi-purpose variant" of the EQE sedan, and is set to be revealed on October 17.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2023 Subaru Crosstrek set for Australia, replacing XV
Subaru dealers will get a new nameplate when the Crosstrek small SUV arrives to replace the XV. Expect it to stick to a familiar formula.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Toyota Corolla Cross: Majority of sales to be hybrid
Toyota expects about 70 per cent of new Corolla Cross sales to be hybrids – much like the RAV4's sales mix.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Porsche 911 GT3 RS sets ultra-quick Nurburgring time
It didn't quite set a record on the Nordschleife, but the Porsche 911 GT3 RS would likely loom large in the rear-view mirror of the production car record holder.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Alpine Alpenglow concept revealed
This hydrogen combustion engine-powered concept will be the source of design and technology for future Alpine racers and production cars.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
GM to source 'world's cleanest' cobalt, nickel from Australia
General Motors has inked a deal with an Australian raw materials supplier to source nickel and cobalt for its next-generation electric vehicles.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volvo C40 Recharge earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
Volvo's next electric car for Australia, the C40 Recharge, will carry a five-star ANCAP safety rating when it touches down.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 Turbo S sets new Pikes Peak record
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the first production car to do Pikes Peak in under 10 minutes, smashing the previous record by almost 26 seconds.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Toyota and Google partner on next-gen voice assistant in US
Certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the US can now use a Google-developed voice assistant without the need for an internet connection.
3 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Sony Honda Mobility to build first car in the US from 2025
The EV era has allowed a flurry of new names to enter the industry. Now one of the most famous names in tech is joining the party too.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Jeep, Ram concepts to star at SEMA 2022
Stellantis' parts division will celebrate 85 years with Jeep and Ram concepts at November's SEMA show, one of which will be electrified.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Mercedes-Benz Vito recalled
Due to a software issue that may cause the rear-view camera to not work properly, Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7036 Vito vans.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid priced from $54,190, here early next year
Nissan Australia will offer its X-Trail e-Power hybrid in two premium trim levels from early 2023 to take on the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
3 Years Ago