Motor Authority
MARCH 18, 2024
Fisker has paused production of its sole model, the Ocean crossover, as it seeks to conserve cash while hunting for new funding. The electric vehicle startup on Monday said the pause in production will last six weeks and will also help “align” inventory levels. The company said it has delivered 1,300 Oceans so far in 2024 and has 4,700.
Drive.com
MARCH 19, 2024
One of Australia’s most popular utes will soon be offered as an electric model, but a local launch date remains unknown. The electric 2025 Isuzu D-Max ute has been locked in for an Australian launch – though exact timing for the battery-powered dual-cab has yet to be announced. Isuzu revealed the D-Max EV Concept ahead of its public debut at the Bangkok motor show in Thailand later this month, confirming Australia will be one of the first countries to receive the electric ute.
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Autocar
MARCH 20, 2024
Of the 173,187 Fiat and Abarth 500s sold in Europe last year, only 64,244 were electric Current petrol 500 could be replaced by a converted 500 EV as new EU cybersecurity rules come into force The electric Fiat 500 could be retrofitted with a petrol engine, according to reports. Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera first reported that Fiat sent a letter to its suppliers asking if they could fulfil an increase in production levels at its plant in Mirafiori, Italy, to 175,000 cars per year.
Carscoops
MARCH 17, 2024
Electric vehicles bring about a few uncertainties, one of which is their long-term durability, especially under high mileage conditions. However, one owner of a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has provided some reassuring insights. Despite driving nearly 93,000 miles or close to 150,000 kilometers in less than two years, he reports a highly positive experience.
Motor Authority
MARCH 19, 2024
Despite a slowdown in the growth of sales of electric vehicles, Audi is committed to its plan to launch its final model equipped with an internal-combustion engine in 2026, CEO Gernot Döllner said on Tuesday while announcing the company's financial results for 2023. The final model will stay in production until 2033, after which Audi will.
Drive.com
MARCH 17, 2024
From family SUVs to city hatchbacks, here are the best electric cars in Australia for 2024, according to Drive judges. Cast your mind back just five years ago to a simpler time – the year 2019, when roughly 22 all-electric models were available to Australian buyers. By August 2024, that number will have more than doubled to well over 50 – some of them even priced below the all-important $40,000 mark.
Autocar
MARCH 20, 2024
Four-wheel-drive, 641bhp hatch is both technically complex and simply entertaining Of all electric cars it strikes me that the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the first to have been developed from the outset as a pure driver’s car.There are electric sports saloons, 2000bhp hypercars and, in the form of the Abarth 500e, even a superficial hot hatch. All are impressive in their ways but the N is different.
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Motor Authority
MARCH 17, 2024
A pair of recent General Motors patent filings show potential extendable cargo bed systems for pickup trucks. Such a feature could give drivers the cargo capacity of a long bed when they need it, while maintaining the smaller footprint of a short-bed pickup the rest of the time. One application, titled "Pickup Truck Cargo Bed Extension Systems,".
Auto Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Filed under: Infiniti , SUV , Luxury Continue reading 2025 Infiniti QX80 First Look: Can it command a hundred grand? 2025 Infiniti QX80 First Look: Can it command a hundred grand? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 20, 2024
The five-seat SUV is set to succeed the existing iX3 Audi Q6 E-tron rival gets bold proportions, an illuminated grille and subtle design references to BMWs of old The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept has been leaked ahead of its official unveiling tomorrow, revealing a radical new look for the firm’s next generation of SUVs - headlined by the return of the classic kidney grille.
Carscoops
MARCH 19, 2024
Mercedes-AMG launched a new entry-level version of the GT sportscar which trades the V8 for a four-cylinder engine producing 415 hp (310 kW / 421 PS) with the help of an electric turbocharger. The Mercedes-AMG GT 43 loses the all-wheel-drive system being exclusively available in rear-wheel-drive form. It also features a redesigned bodykit distinguishing it from the more potent versions.
Auto Express
MARCH 19, 2024
The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s annual report suggests UK roads are at “breaking point”, despite extra cash promised by the government
Auto Blog
MARCH 17, 2024
Filed under: Green , Electric , Hybrid Continue reading Analysis: U.S. automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow Analysis: U.S. automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 18, 2024
UK firm folds before starting production of converted diesel HGV; classic car electromodding business unaffected Commercial vehicle electrification firm Lunaz Applied Technologies (LAT) has entered administration, with the loss of around 40 jobs. Autocar understands the three-year-old firm, founded in 2021 as an offshoot of classic car electrification specialist Lunaz, has folded after failing to obtain the necessary funding to begin production of its electric bin lorry, dubbed the Lunaz Upcycle
Carscoops
MARCH 17, 2024
Ever the lightning rod for controversy, the Tesla Cybertruck has become the source of yet another grievance, this time from an owner living in a colder part of the world. They recently aired their frustration on X (previously known as Twitter, but you’re likely fully aware of that by now) lamenting that their truck’s headlights became obscured by snow, significantly impairing their nighttime visibility on the road.
Drive.com
MARCH 20, 2024
China’s MG has delivered what’s believed to be the largest-ever price cut for an electric car in Australia with the return of nationwide drive-away prices for the MG 4 and ZS EV. The electric-car price war between Chinese brands MG, BYD and GWM has taken another turn with price cuts of up to $10,084 – or 18 per cent – for the MG 4 and ZS EV electric cars.
Auto Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Filed under: Green , Mercedes-Benz , Crossover , SUV , Hybrid Continue reading Elon Musk addresses Cybertruck door gap reviewer calls the 'worst I've ever seen in a production vehicle' Elon Musk addresses Cybertruck door gap reviewer calls the 'worst I've ever seen in a production vehicle' originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:52:00 EDT.
Autocar
MARCH 19, 2024
First Bentley EV, previewed by EXP 100 concept, will not directly replace any current car Bentley delays new electric model line to late 2026; range of V8-engined plug-in hybrids to come first Bentley has revised its launch plans, investing more into plug-in hybrids and delaying its first EV to late 2026. The British luxury brand's first EV had been due in 2025 as the first of five new EVs due at a rate of one per year when first announced in 2022.
Carscoops
MARCH 21, 2024
BMW is in the midst of reinventing itself, and the all-electric Vision Neue Klasse X previews the first SUV to wear the Neue Klasse moniker. The first batch of these iX3-sized cars will go into production in 2025, joining the production version of the Vision Neue Klasse sedan previewed last year. As with the original Vision Neue Klasse , the Neue Klasse X’s design gives us a reasonably good idea of what to expect from the production car.
Drive.com
MARCH 18, 2024
The practice of ‘ICE-ing’ electric car charging stations – and even abusing EV enthusiasts – is on the rise. Here’s why. Image credit: Reddit/notchoosingone An increasing number of electric car owners are complaining about owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars intentionally blocking EV charging spots – a practice known as ‘ICE-ing’ As electric car uptake soars in Australia, pressure on Australia’s fledgling public charging network is increasing, alre
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Auto Repair , Maintenance , Ownership Continue reading Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR Car owners prefer independent repair shops, chains to dealers - CR originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 21, 2024
Future of Seat takes shape as Spanish brand commits to keeping its two smallest cars on sale Seat boss Wayne Griffiths says the brand “is in great health”, with its entire model line-up set to be refreshed in the near-future – and it is continuing to investigate options for a future entry-level electric car. In recent years, the Barcelona firm has put its focus on performance-oriented sibling brand Cupra , which has led to reports that the Seat brand could ultimately be retired.
Carscoops
MARCH 20, 2024
The New York Auto Show kicks off next week and Hyundai will use the event to unveil the facelifted Tucson and Santa Cruz. Both models will be introduced on March 27, but we’ve already seen the 2025 Tucson as it was introduced in South Korea last November. While Hyundai is playing coy on U.S. specifications, the Korean variant has an evolutionary design that adopts a new grille and updated lighting units.
CarExpert
MARCH 18, 2024
Toyota is standing firm on the expansion of hydrogen technologies in Australia, as it looks to make the Mirai the “new Prius ” as the next trailblazer for the brand and hopes to sell FCEVs through its dealer network in the near future. “[The] Prius, when we brought it out, was the start of the hybrid journey. So the ‘new Prius’ in the world that I’m thinking about, or that Toyota is thinking about, is probably the Mirai,” Sean Hanley, vice president for
Auto Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Truck , Minivan/Van , Classics Continue reading Texas is refusing to register kei trucks, and owners are fighting back Texas is refusing to register kei trucks, and owners are fighting back originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 20, 2024
The Callum eVita has been designed with desirability in mind Callum eVita, designed with Motability, has integrated ramp, two charging ports and rear infotainment bar Ex- Jaguar design chief Ian Callum has partnered with Motability to create an electric car designed specifically around wheelchair users, with unique features to make the car “more desirable” for customers than the converted vans currently on offer.
Carscoops
MARCH 19, 2024
Europeans are heading to the polls this summer to elect their representatives in the European Parliament, and Renault CEO Luca de Meo has penned an open letter to the continent. In it, he outlines the challenges the automotive industry faces and advocates for the direction he believes policy should take. The seasoned auto executive who is also the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association writes that the automotive industry is facing a unique challenge.
CarExpert
MARCH 22, 2024
Australian-registered mental health charity Drive Against Depression is expanding into South Australia, announcing its first-ever Adelaide Autumn Drive Day to be held on Sunday, April 7. Following the charity’s expansion across the eastern seaboard – including events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane – the Adelaide Drive Against Depression (DAD) event will commence from McLaren Vale, then “take a stunning route through the historic Clarendon township before stopping at the autumnal
Auto Blog
MARCH 19, 2024
Continue reading Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging Shell to unload 1,000 retail locations in pivot to EV charging originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 22, 2024
Fourth gen of supermini brings new look and new engine but keeps Suzuki's trademark compactness and lightness At the launch of the new Suzuki Swift, the company said that so many small cars have been cut from manufacturers’ ranges recently that it estimates 250,000 people in the UK have bought a supermini in the past three years but won’t be able to replace it like-for-like when the time comes.There’s no longer a Ford Fiesta, a Kia Rio, a Nissan Micra and more besides; 28% of the small car secto
Carscoops
MARCH 16, 2024
The Camaro ZL1 boasts a rich history, with this F-body version being one of the lesser-known iterations. Just like the original, it began life as a factory COPO (Central Office Production Order) car, later receiving further enhancements from GMMG for increased performance. Now, it’s available for purchase for a icy cool $149,998. The original ZL1 nomenclature came from a V8 engine developed for racing.
CarExpert
MARCH 21, 2024
Suzuki Queensland is recalling almost 300 Jimnys as they could lose power. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may swell and cause the fuel pump to stop working,” the company says in its recall notice. “If this occurs, the engine could stall resulting in a loss of power. “A loss of power whilst driving increases the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.” A total of 286 vehicles are affected
Auto Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Filed under: Government/Legal , Chevrolet , Convertible , Coupe , Performance Continue reading Chevy Camaro thefts spike in L.A., use in street takeovers a possible motive Chevy Camaro thefts spike in L.A., use in street takeovers a possible motive originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Autocar
MARCH 16, 2024
Prior and Cropley tested the Atom with a series of sprint runs Catesby is a 1.7-mile disused railway tunnel turned aero test facility - we help Ariel get some drag coefficients If you need convincing that minimising aerodynamic drag is vital in cars, all you need to know is that above about 40mph, a car’s aero load is the main retarding force for its engine to overcome, exceeding stuff like mechanical drag and rolling resistance.
Carscoops
MARCH 20, 2024
Infiniti is kicking off their product renaissance with the unveiling the redesigned QX80. It’s a fitting choice as the SUV serves as both the brand’s flagship and a window into its future direction. The new generation of the full-size luxury SUV, codenamed Z63, couldn’t come soon enough, as the current model has been on the market for a staggering 14 years, first introduced in 2010 and having received two facelifts in 2015 and 2018.
Drive.com
MARCH 17, 2024
An electric SUV has almost driven off a first-storey shopping centre display, before reversing at speed into a department store, injuring two. Two people have been hospitalised after a BYD Atto 3 electric SUV smashed through the front of a Myer department store in Sydney’s west. According to NSW Police, emergency services were called to the Liverpool shopping complex on the weekend after reports the Atto 3 accelerated unexpectedly towards a guard rail on the second level, before reversing
Auto Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Filed under: Green , Chevrolet , Car Buying , Crossover , Electric Continue reading Chevy dropped Blazer EV's price, so it's sending refunds to buyers who paid more Chevy dropped Blazer EV's price, so it's sending refunds to buyers who paid more originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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