Technical

2024 GWM Ute Cannon: Electric and hybrid powertrains coming

GWM looking to bring electrification to segments where it sees fit, as it becomes possible, and the burgeoning dual-cab market is on the cards

February 18, 2023

Regional Aussies could save $4 billion from clean transport

A new report is to be launched in Ballarat tomorrow

Comparisons

Polestar 3 v Tesla Model Y comparison: Price, features & technology

Two high-tech electric SUVs from EV-only car brands, but will the Polestar 3 be worth the extra spend and wait? For now, we can only compare their price and specs – let’s see how they go

ANCAP ranks safety tech in commercial vans for 2023

Australia’s safety body has tested and compared the safety assistance systems in all new commercial vans today, but most don’t have an ANCAP rating

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming

Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’

Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live

Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update

Reviews

2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power hybrid review & road test video

The RAV4 has something to be worried about with Nissan’s new E-Power hybrid, it may not be as efficient but it sure is quiet

2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power Australian pricing and features

Nissan announces pricing and features of its vital all-new SUV, and it’s available to order now

Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months

Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months

Nissan says X-Trail E-Power fuel figures more realistic than RAV4 hybrid

At the launch of the E-Power X-trail, Nissan Australia was keen to push the benefits of the hybrid system’s real-world efficiency

Chery Omoda 5: small SUV priced under $40K drive-away; ute and EV expected

Chery is planning its return to Australia later this year, and it has some big ambitions

2024 Volkswagen Touareg facelift to introduce R variant in Australia

Volkswagen’s flagship performance model, the Touareg R plug-in hybrid, has been delayed to 2024 for Australia to coincide with its mid-life facelift

Reviews

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 review: Australian first drive

Downsizing is in full swing at Mercedes-AMG, but does the electrified 2.0L C43 deliver?

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 Australian pricing and features

Fresh fast C-Class cops a decent price hike, but ushers in a host of high-tech changes to boost performance

Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans

Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”

2023 Mini Electric Convertible revealed, won’t come to Australia

There’s a new all-electric convertible, but it won’t be making its way Down Under

Toyota GR Corolla: eight-speed development continues for Golf R rival

Development of an automatic GR Corolla continues, with chief engineer saying if the ’box is “fun to drive” we will see an eight-speed variant

Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot

Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business

Hyundai Santa Cruz ute spotted at Australian headquarters

The compact Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has been spied in Australia, right outside the brand’s local offices – but it insists there are no plans, and barely even any potential, for a local launch

2019-22 Volkswagen Golf, and 2021-22 Cupra Leon and Formentor recalled

Volkswagen Group Australia has recalled three related models to resolve a potential fault that could cause the radiator to move and lose engine coolant