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Mike Costello
This week in car news: July 4-8
Here are some of the more interesting developments from the past week in Australian automotive news – in case you missed them.
4 Years Ago
Mark Trueno
Doing 273km/h into a wall without a helmet, in a Tesla, is not a good idea
No cage, no helmet, no race suit and no brakes at 270+km/h into a wall? Does not sound like a fun time.
4 Years Ago
Mark Trueno
How riding an e-scooter can net you over $3000 in fines! Where they are legal and illegal
With fuel prices at an all-time high, you'd think the idea of "green" efficient personal transport wouldn't be so controversial.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Tesla removes home charge cable from cars in Australia
A home charge cable, once included in all Teslas, has been removed. Tesla buyers will now have to pay $550 to get one.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Tasmania to produce eco-friendly eFuel for Porsche from 2026
Porsche and its eFuel partner, HIF, plan to be pumping out 100 million litres of eFuel in Tasmania every year from 2026.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volvo Australia posts successive sales records, expects good supply
Volvo is on a roll, breaking its monthly sales record for the second reporting period in a row. And it promises good supply later in the year.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Toyota Australia posts $249 million profit
Market leader Toyota cannot meet huge customer demand, but its financial results for 2021-22 were strong nevertheless.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Rivian ramps up production in second quarter of 2022
Rivian says it has produced 4401 vehicles in the second quarter 2022, putting it on track to achieve its 25,000 production goal this year.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Cupra details 2023 range, price changes
Pricing for the 2023 Cupra range has been revealed, with increases tied to spec changes hitting some Leon and Formentor models.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Cupra Australia order books officially open
Cupra has confirmed the launch location of its Garages, and has officially opened its order books for Australia.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 price and specs
The first electric Mercedes-AMG is rolling into showrooms now. It's a limo with supercar acceleration and a $328,400 pricetag.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2023 Lamborghini Aventador successor spied
The next Lamborghini flagship will feature V12 hybrid power and, based on these images, wild looks in keeping with the brand's past.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
VinFast partners with solid-state battery company
ProLogium has said it will begin supplying VinFast with solid-state battery cells from 2024 as part of a newly formed partnership.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Kia reiterates calls for emissions standards, road tax reform
Kia Australia has thrown its weight behind the industry's push for formal, Federal emissions standards for new cars.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Kia details Niro supply for launch
The Kia Niro is going to be in short supply at launch, with just 75 cars coming to Australia per month at launch.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
No plan for Volkswagen Amarok SUV, based on Ford Everest
Volkswagen has no plans for its own take on the Ford Everest, a body-on-frame 4x4 SUV, to sell alongside the Ranger-based Amarok.
4 Years Ago