Mike Costello
Firefighters union calls for government action on EV fire risks
The National Committee of Management has passed a resolution urging Australia’s governments to regulate EV fire risk management.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volvo XC60, XC90 plug-in hybrids recalled
Volvo's plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 have been recalled to fix a problem with the engine control module, although owners won't need to visit a dealer for a fix.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2023 Honda Accord revealed, Australian timing unclear
The Honda Accord has sleeker styling, upgraded powertrains and more technology, but it's unclear when it will come here.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Subaru Impreza teased ahead of November 17 US reveal
Subaru has teased the front end of the sixth-generation Impreza ahead of its reveal on November 17 at the 2022 Los Angeles motor show.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Rivian loses $2.6b in Q3, promises production jump in Q4
Electric pickup and SUV brand Rivian is going through the hard slog of scaling its operations, but still plans to make 25,000 cars this year.
4 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Mercedes-AMG One breaks production Nurburgring lap record
Mercedes-AMG has snatched back the crown for fastest production car around the Nurburgring from Porsche with the F1-inspired AMG One.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australian company Infinitev reuses and repurposes hybrid, EV batteries
An Australian company will remanufacture EV batteries for a second life, or failing that turn them into stationary power storage.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
BMW commits to entry-level model lines
BMW's CEO has said the company has no plans to retreat from entry-level luxury segments, calling them important to the brand.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Chevrolet Silverado gets standalone RHD line, clocks up 5000 builds
Australia's growing love for full-size American pickups means GMSV has seen fit to scale up its right-hand drive potential.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Abarth 500 EV leaked undisguised
We've now gotten a very revealing look at Abarth's first electric vehicle, but we don't yet know how much power it'll have on tap.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Ford Ranger updates detailed, prices up
Model year '23.5' Ford Ranger utes built from March next year will be up to $1300 more expensive, and have tweaked specs and options.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2023 Hyundai Kona production begins November, new Santa Fe next year - report
Hyundai's next-generation Kona is reportedly set for a Korean launch in January, with a new Santa Fe following later in the year.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Ineos Grenadier prices increased by up to $13,000 as order bank grows
Australia is a top three global market for the Ineos Grenadier, now subject to price hikes of up to 14.8 per cent.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
ANCAP details its safety testing plans through 2030
Approaching 2030, ANCAP and Euro NCAP will assess a wider range of vehicle technology and potentially test two-wheelers and heavy trucks.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Next-gen Toyota Prius hybrid teased ahead of November 16 reveal
The fifth-generation Toyota Prius has been teased ahead of its reveal on November 16. It's unclear if it'll be offered in Australia.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volvo teases small electric SUV
Volvo's seven-seat EX90 SUV already has a little brother, in the form of an as-yet unreleased SUV teased overnight.
4 Years Ago