Mike Costello
VFACTS September 2022: Sales rebound, EV share hits new high
Toyota top but tumbles, Kia grabs second, Tesla drives EV record, overall market returning to growth despite some shortages.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 GMC Hummer EV ute spied in Australia – UPDATE
The all-electric GMC Hummer EV ute has touched down in Australia for filming of a movie. It's still not confirmed for a local launch.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Toyota GR Yaris orders re-open November 10, in very limited numbers
Having fulfilled its first batch of GR Yaris orders, Toyota is re-opening orders for the hot hatch but has only secured 160 for 2023.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Teslas temporarily losing functions with removal of sensors
Tesla's move to use only cameras instead of a mix of camera, radar and sensor technology means some vehicles will temporarily lose features.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Tesla Model Y tops SUV sales charts, number three overall
The just-launched Model Y was the country's top-selling SUV in September, while Tesla as a brand outsold Volkswagen.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
BYD to sell 100,000 EVs to rental company Sixt
Emerging EV powerhouse BYD will sell around 100,000 cars to Sixt in Europe, with plans for other regions to follow.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Reborn Renault 4 EV teased
Renault will soon unveil a new version of one of its most iconic models, the Renault 4, as a retro-inspired EV.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
'R Plates' designed to help people returning from road trauma
P platers and L platers report feeling under less pressure, so what about R plates to signify people returning to the road?
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Jeep Compass price and specs - UPDATE
The Jeep Compass is once again available with a darkened Night Eagle trim, but the new base model is now just $50 shy of $40,000 before on-roads.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Initial details for Australia
The Ioniq 6 EV is expected to offer a similar line-up to the related Ioniq 5 electric crossover when it arrives early next year.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Hennessey reveals modified Ford Bronco Raptor
Hennessey has revealed its hardcore modified Ford Bronco Raptor that produces 20 per cent more power and torque than the regular model.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Peugeot 3008, 5008 getting new hybrid powertrain
The 5008 is the last member of the Peugeot line-up without an electrified powertrain. That'll change in 2023 thanks to a new mild-hybrid option.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Audi R8 V10 GT RWD coupe unveiled
Audi is bidding "auf wiedersehen" to the R8 V10 with a special GT RWD edition featuring more power and less weight.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
New Ford Mustang GT Supercar to be shown at Bathurst 1000
The 'Gen3' Mustang Supercar will debut in-person at the 2022 Bathurst 1000, driven by Australian motorsport legend Dick Johnson.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Electric Audi R8 replacement not due until 2029 - report
An electric replacement for the Audi R8 is coming – eventually – but it's still unclear what it'll look like underneath.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia EV6 supply to double in 2023
Kia Australia is working hard with its global parent to improve EV6 supply, indicating it expects over 100 units per month during 2023.
4 Years Ago