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BYD muscles in on Japanese brands again
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (382+ words) BYD is taking the fight right into the heart of its fiercest rivals' territory as it launches a cheap new EV in Japan. The BYD Racco launches in Japan as a city car with its sights set on the country's…...
Cupra Formentor V 2027 review: snapshot
3+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) The 2027 Cupra Formentor V is now one trim level up from the entry-level model. It was previously the entry-level model and is now priced from $57,490 before on-road costs. Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW and 320Nm. This…...
Cupra Formentor S 2027 review: snapshot
3+ week, 4+ day ago (321+ words) The 2027 Cupra Formentor S is the entry-level version of this small SUV line-up in Australia. It's priced from $49,990 before on-road costs. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid assistance and total system outputs of 110kW and 250Nm. This…...
China's new rules crack down on EV safety
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (477+ words) New mandatory national standards for vehicle safety in China have cracked down on battery safety in an effort to make battery fires a thing of the past. This will affect cars manufactured in China and subsequently exported to Australia. The…...
Tesla fixes most annoying Model Y problem
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (287+ words) Tesla has seemingly rectified the most annoying flaw in its Model Y SUV with the introduction of a retractable sunshade to reduce heat radiating into the cabin through the car's large glass panoramic roof. Launched as an accessory on the…...
Proof diesel and petrol cars are done for
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) Year-to-date registration data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) show 'electrified' passenger and light commercial vehicles have crossed a significant tipping point to become a more popular choice than traditional diesel and…...
New Chinese Camry rival locked in
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (528+ words) Geely has confirmed it will add the Emgrand sedan to its roster of cars in Australia, following the EX2 electric SUV Q3 arrival. The Emgrand will go into battle with the segment dominant Toyota Camry, as well as existing favourites like the…...
Premium electric car now $10,000 cheaper
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (386+ words) Volvo has taken a knife to prices of its small SUV line-up with $10,000 sliced off cost-of-entry for its small EX30 Single Motor Extended Plus - now $49,990, before on-road costs. Base pricing for the slightly larger EX40 has also been cut with the entry-level…...
How flywheels will cut power bills for vulnerable Bega Valley residents
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (494+ words) The wheel has turned to see old technology given new life in an intriguing community energy project on the Far South Coast. The Power to the People project plans to develop a community solar "garden" at Pambula, where flywheels will…...
Europe strikes back with bold EV
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross all-electric city SUV has just been unveiled in lightly camouflaged guise overseas, with the model targeted for a launch later this year. We don’t know yet whether the ID. Cross will make its way to Australia,…...