2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron review
There’s a stronger Q6 e-tron available over the S-Line. Is the SQ6 worth the modest extra ask? SUVs are the jacks of all trades. People buy them absolutely for this reason and seemingly everyone wants one. Except for those who want better dynamics. They buy estates instead. Opting for an SUV means you probably have kids, a trailer, and perhaps you’re off-road inclined. In which case you’d opt for the AWD version in the SUV line-up. If the budget’s tight, the front driver will do fine...
Read moreDetailsGWM Ora Cat crossover to sell alongside Ora hatchback?
A new model from GWM’s Ora division is a high-riding sibling to the existing Ora hatch. It features a 150kW...
Mercedes electric C-Class sedan will offer range of 800km
C-Class EQ will use GLC EQ underpinnings, and offer i3-rivalling range. Both of these premium sedans will offer around 500miles...
Solid-state battery tech is edging closer
A Mercedes-Benz EQS fitted with a solid-state battery pack has travelled 1200km without requiring a recharge. That marks a milestone...
Polestar 5 is a new electric GT entrant
In Munich, the Polestar 5 has been revealed in full production form. It is a high-end electric GT challenger. Deliveries...
Volkswagen Group aims for solid-state battery by 2030
Volkswagen has started testing solid-state cells in a Ducati electric motorcycle and says the technology can apply equally to cars....
Hyundai Ioniq 9 another to pass ANCAP muster
ANCAP has just issued Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 large electric SUV with a five-star safety rating, following independent testing using the...
New Skoda Epiq is virtually production ready
Skoda has shown off its almost production-ready Epiq at Munich, alongside other new offerings from the VW Group. The show car fills in many of the missing pieces for this important budget electric offering from the brand. Skoda’s Epiq is a 4.1m five-seater rival to Volkswagen ID. Cross. Both debut lower-cost LFP battery technology and originate from the same Spanish factory. Range from the larger of the two battery packs (38 and 56kWh) is a claimed 422km, while its boot space is a surprising 475L. Expect the usual Skoda clever items inside, including bag hooks, fasteners, hidden stowage and an...
Read moreDetailsNext Mercedes GLC EQ will have 700km of range
BMW has just released details of its iX3 so now compatriot Mercedes has done similarly. It has released images and...
2025 Mini Aceman SE Favoured Review
The Aceman is something new from Mini. Think of this as the electric alternative to the ICE-powered Cooper 5-door, with...
Electric VW Polo GTI keeps compact hot hatch alive
Volkswagen is showing off its electric Polo GTI at the Munich Motor Show. First seen as the ID. GTI concept...
Porsche reveals wireless charging tech for Cayenne
A new system will allow the upcoming electric SUV to charge without have to plug in. Just run the car...
Tesla Model Y Performance priced for New Zealand
The quickest Model Y yet has been confirmed for New Zealand, with Tesla setting the sticker for the new Performance...
BMW Motorrad reprises old design with Vision CE
At the Munich motorshow, BMW Motorrad is displaying its Vision CE. It is an electric bike for urban centres and...
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