Hyundai concept car points to small electric crossover
Another concept car is being teased ahead of the upcoming Munich Motor Show. This time it’s a “forward-thinking” concept car from Hyundai. It will likely go up against the Renault 4, Ford’s Puma Gen-E and Volvo EX30. Think of it as an electric version of Bayon, for size at least. Hyundai Bayon, a European model. So far, the company has just issued three teaser images that offer glimpses of the mystery concept car. Up front is a sharp nose with slim headlights, like on the new...
Read moreDetailsUpdated GWM Ora out of Thailand
The production facility where Holden Colorado and Trailblazer were made in Rayong, Thailand, is now home to GWM Ora manufacture....
New Nissan Leaf EV could be cheaper than outgoing model
Nissan has revealed pricing for the new-generation Leaf electric vehicle in America. Expect sharp pricing when it arrives Down Under. ...
Xiaomi is branching out into Europe soon
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is planning to export its electric cars to Europe, kicking off in 2027. Xiaomi is best...
MG Motor announces Nov availability of IM6 electric SUV
The IM presented by MG Motor (IM) model range will be officially launching in New Zealand, after requests from local...
BMW’s smart IX3 charging flap
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in our lives and among the myriad things it enhances is car...
Polestar 3 does 930km for new electric SUV range record
A stock standard Polestar 3 beats its official range by 229km and sets a new Guinness world record for electric...
Some EVs fall short on claimed range
An Australian motoring group, the AAA, has found that some EVs fall short of advertised range by almost one-quarter. However, others come close to lab test results in the real world. The Australian Automobile Association tested vehicles from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart in a bid to give consumers more accurate information on real-world range. The government-funded programme revealed that the true driving range of five popular electric vehicles is between five and 23 per cent lower than results from laboratory testing. Most though were under 10 per cent out. These are the first EVs the AAA has evaluated in...
Read moreDetailsMedium Range Rover an Electric Velar
This medium-sized RR SUV ends a four year hiatus for a new JLR model. Think of it as all new...
Electric car RUCs coming for Australia
Australia is considering a road-user charge (RUC) system for electric vehicles (EVs) to help offset falling fuel excise revenue. Currently...
Honda’s first sports EV debuts at Monterey Car Week
Honda America (Acura) today unveiled its RSX Prototype, a next-generation all-electric performance SUV. Radiant in "Propulsion Yellow Pearl," it is...
2025 Tesla Model Y RWD Review
A new look and even more minimalist interior along with extra power and range have sent EV enthusiasts on a...
Futuristic concept car hints at new Opel Corsa
A new unnamed concept car from Opel hints at a sporty Corsa GSE hot hatch. Teaser shots were released by...
British start-up Longbow involves captains of industry
Longbow, the creation of former executives from McLaren, Alpine and Lotus, plans to sell a pair of lightweight electric sports...
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