Mike Costello
This week in news: December 19-23
Here are some of the more interesting developments from the past week in Australian automotive news – in case you missed them.
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Alborz Fallah
CarExpert in 2023: Changes and evolution
We are investing heavily into content, technology and expanding our team as we head into 2023.
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Mike Costello
GWM Tank 300 lands five-star ANCAP safety rating
GWM has landed another five-star safety rating, with the rugged Tank 300 hybrid scoring above 80 per cent in all testing areas.
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William Stopford
AC Cobra GT teased ahead of 2023 reveal
AC Cars will soon reveal a slinky new Cobra GT roadster that promises plenty of V8 bite but more everyday comfort.
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Scott Collie
Nissan Fairlady X SUV: Japanese students cross Murano with Z
Nissan students in Kyoto, Japan, have blended a Z with a Murano SUV to create the waking nightmare (or should that be dream?) you see here.
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Jack Quick
2023 Lotus Emira deliveries starting in January, orders grow
The first examples of the Lotus Emira have touched down in Australia. Lotus Australia currently has just under 300 orders.
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Paul Maric
Volkswagen Amarok: Petrol PHEV 'the new diesel' for some markets?
'If you put less battery, you will be capable, keep towing, and keep payload,' said a VW executive, on balancing range and capability.
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William Stopford
2023 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV spied?
The Mercedes-Maybach brand will get its first electric model with the flagship EQS SUV. It's expected to be revealed in 2023.
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Scott Collie
Red Bull to take on Bathurst in F1 car
Red Bull is letting its 2011 Championship-winning RB7 F1 car loose around the legendary Mount Panorama circuit.
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Jack Quick
BMW to produce Solid Power solid-state batteries in Germany
The BMW Group intends to replicate Solid Power's prototype solid-state battery production line in Germany as part of an expanded partnership.
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William Stopford
Aston Martin chairman ups stake to fend off Geely - report
The Aston Martin chairman's investment group has been increasing its shareholding, reportedly to prevent Geely from taking control.
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Mike Costello
Budget brand Dacia launches first hybrid
Is there scope for a European hybrid wagon priced like a small car in Australia? We know Dacia is being looked at for local sale...
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Jack Quick
Bertone reveals limited-production hypercar with over 800kW
The Bertone GB110 is a limited-production hypercar that will be powered by fuel made from plastic waste. Only 33 will be made.
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William Stopford
Nissan leading vehicle-to-grid charge in South Australia
Pilot sites for vehicle-to-grid technology are now active in South Australia, with one winemaker using a Nissan Leaf to reduce his power bill.
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Mike Costello
MG parent company SAIC reveals 'best SUV in the world'
Another day, another Chinese luxury electric SUV. This one is from a new brand founded by SAIC Motor and Alibaba.
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William Stopford
Record Tesla EV shipment reaches Australia
The largest shipment of Teslas to Australia yet arrives this month, reportedly carrying over 4000 vehicles.
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