Jordan Mulach
How a US car brand allegedly paid towards North Korea’s missile program
Now-defunct US electric vehicle brand Fisker endured a tumultuous end to its short life. Now it has been caught up in a North Korean spy saga.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Lexus ES: Updated luxury sedan leaked
Leaked images appear to reveal an updated Lexus ES, with subtly refreshed styling and a larger touchscreen.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Tesla says Australia's power grid can handle a million EVs "easily"
Electric vehicles don't pose a threat to Australia's power grid, according to the local head of Tesla's energy division.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Tesla supplier's new PHEV battery has more range than some EVs
Chinese company CATL has launched a battery for plug-in hybrids that offers a claimed driving range of 400km.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Hyundai shows future performance EVs can be smaller, lighter and more fun
Hyundai has taken the Ioniq 5 N's drivetrain and shoved it in a much smaller, racing-inspired package to inspire future production electric vehicles.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Why Isuzu says the D-Max Blade is as Aussie as kangaroos, football and meat pies
Walkinshaw's latest ute venture is an off-road version of the D-Max, with Isuzu proudly calling it a "completely Australian" project.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Scout Traveler and Terra: Volkswagen reveals Rivian-like electric ute, SUV
Volkswagen's new US-based electric off-roader division has revealed the rugged Terra ute and Traveler SUV, and they'll also offer a range-extender powertrain.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mitsubishi’s seven-seat SUV concept is no Pajero successor
Mitsubishi is adding another seven-seat SUV to its global lineup, previewed by the DST Concept, and it's on the brand's radar for Australia.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Mazda won’t backtrack on mild-hybrids in Australia
Mazda has more efficient mild-hybrid powertrains available overseas in some of its car models, but says it has no plans to bring these here.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Mazda BT-50 gets latest Isuzu D-Max updates, fresher look
Tweaked styling and improved in-car and safety tech are among the changes for the updated Mazda BT-50, due here early in 2025.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Mazda 6 likely to be axed next year, but other old models safe – for now
There's no sign of replacements for today's Mazda 2, 6 and CX-3, with Mazda Australia saying the current cars have "lots" of life left in them.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Elon Musk says a sub-$40,000 Tesla you can actually drive is "pointless"
If you're holding out hope for Tesla to launch its long-awaited US$25,000 (A$37,600) electric vehicle, Elon Musk has bad news for you.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Why the Isuzu D-Max Blade doesn't come with any extra power
Isuzu and Walkinshaw have cooked up Australia's latest locally fettled ute, but there's no extra power under the bonnet. Here's why.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Zeekr Mix detailed as futuristic electric people mover
The Zeekr Mix is a fully loaded, five-seat electric people mover to take on the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, but it's unclear if it'll come to Australia.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Skoda Octavia price and specs: Facelifted model gets more kit for less money
Skoda's new Octavia is now on sale in Australia, with the popular model now packing more safety kit at a lower or unchanged price.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2024 Jaguar E-Type? Production of automotive icon restarted, with a catch
50 years after the last Jaguar E-Type rolled off the production line, two final examples of the beautiful sports car have been made.
1 Year Ago