Jack Quick
Researchers use water in less flammable lithium-ion battery
A research team has found using water as an electrolytic solution in a lithium-ion battery can make it less prone to explode.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Labor opposition outlines electric vehicle strategy, calls for tax incentives
The Labor Party’s electric vehicle and emissions strategy splits the difference between its 2019 plans and what the Federal Government has proposed.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Peugeot 308 delayed until late 2022, plug-in hybrid coming
The redesigned Peugeot 308 range is now set to arrive in the second half of 2022, and it'll bring with it a plug-in hybrid.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe likely to receive six-seat option
Hyundai in South Korea has revealed a new six-seat option for its Santa Fe that's expected to arrive Down Under as part of a MY22 update.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Honda HR-V engines confirmed
Government documents show the Honda HR-V e:HEV hybrid will be joined by a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder price-leader.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen CEO loses powers but keeps job title - report
The Volkswagen Group supervisory committee has come up with a solution that sees Herbert Diess remain as CEO but hand over some responsibilities.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid: Rebadged Toyota Yaris debuts in Europe
Thanks to the EU's tough emissions rules, rebadged models, such as the new Mazda 2 Hybrid, are back in vogue across the Continent.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Multiple Mazda models recalled
Mazda is recalling 90,363 vehicles across seven of its model lines as a fuel pump failure could cause their engines to stall.
4 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Renault Austral: Kadjar replacement teased
Renault's next-generation small crossover -- effectively the replacement for the Kadjar -- will have a new, and intriguing, name: the Austral.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2022 Skoda Kodiaq price and specs
Skoda's new seven-seat SUV has touched down in Australia in Style and Sportline guises, with the RS to follow in the first quarter of 2022.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
Mitsubishi Mirage: Last passenger model dead when stock dries up – UPDATE
The teeny-tiny Mirage is going the way of the dodo, with no plans to meet new ADR regulations. Stock should, however, last well into 2022.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volvo plots another entry-level electric SUV – report
Reports out of the UK suggest Volvo is preparing a new EV crossover using a Geely pure electric architecture, set for a 2023 premiere.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Subaru Outback recalled
Subaru is recalling 3769 examples of its Outback wagon as the post-collision brake function mightn't work after a collision.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Tesla Cybertruck to launch with quad-motor powertrain
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced initial production of the Cybertruck will be of a new quad-motor variant with some cool tricks.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Toyota and BYD co-developing new electric sedan - report
Toyota will use BYD's 'Blade' lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for a more affordable Chinese-market sedan, set to be revealed in 2022.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series customer deliveries begin
With production resuming, Toyota is finally able to get right-hand drive LandCruiser 300 Series models in the hands of Australian customers.
4 Years Ago