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VFACTS October 2021: Low sales month shows local impact of chip shortage
Manufacturers feel the bite of global parts supply issues to post worst October result in nearly two decades
2022 Volkswagen ID.5 and ID.5 GTX revealed
The all-electric SUV will be Volkswagen’s first coupé-inspired EV
Bugatti Rimac merger completed, signalling a new era for hypercars
Leaders in combustion engines and electric motors officially join forces
Jaguar Land Rover posts second-quarter loss, remains positive as supply builds
The ongoing chip shortage has been blamed
Musk says Hertz deal hasn’t been signed yet after Tesla valued at more than US$1 trillion – UPDATE
The US electric carmaker is worth the same as the top nine global car companies – combined
2022 Peugeot 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrid pricing announced
The first electrified models to come from Peugeot locally will arrive in early 2022, but customers can get an early glimpse
Honda teases new SUV, rumoured to be ZR-V
Mysterious images point to a small SUV from Honda, but it’s not yet known whether the model will come to Australia
Australian engineers at forefront of hydrogen fuel-cell development
Efforts are progressing to improve the efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars
China begins rationing diesel
Demand for the fuel has increased following nationwide electricity shortages
2022 Audi A8 and S8 revealed
The updated flagship four-door has been launched, with China gaining an exclusive variant
Tesla opens up Supercharger network in Dutch trial
Just ten of the fast-charging stations will be a part of the pilot program
2022 Honda Civic arrives in Australia ahead of launch
The 11th-generation Civic is set to launch late this year
Skoda posts strong profit for 2021 as production restarts
A short amount of downtime looks like it won’t affect the Czech manufacturer
2023 Volvo XC40 facelift revealed, here third quarter
Volvo’s small SUV brings it in line with the new C40, with more electric powertrains on offer
Is the agency model better for new car buyers in Australia?
A growing number of manufacturers are switching to the ‘agency model’ for new car sales. But what does that mean and is it good for you? Let’s find out
2022 Ora Cat 01 UK pricing and features
The MG ZS EV could have close competition in the sub-$50k segment
SA passes EV tax into law – UPDATE
The Bill has passed through the State Parliament meaning the charge will be delayed until 2027 (or 30 per cent uptake)
Next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT confirmed, to share SL platform
A new GT is in the works, promising a more hardcore track-oriented AMG based on SL architecture
Ford and GM report third-quarter profit dips due to chip shortage
Semiconductor supply affects the margins of America’s biggest manufacturers
Should autonomous vehicles be provided a dedicated lane?
Traditional vehicles will have to stay in their lane
Bosch to invest an extra €400m in semiconductor production
Chip-maker looking to catch up on supply shortage
Hyundai and Kia partner with US company on solid-state battery tech
The race to develop solid-state batteries heats up, with Hyundai and Kia partnering with Factorial
Polestar defends optional safety features
EV brand surprises with optional safety packs for its Polestar 2 that contrast with parent company Volvo’s values
Polestar to steer away from Volvo’s image
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath explains how Volvo’s commitment to becoming an EV-only producer by 2030 won’t lead to duplicity
