Category: Australia

Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up still a chance for Australia

One of the world’s fastest electric pick-ups – the Ford F-150 Lightning – could be sold in Australian showrooms. But first there is one hurdle to overcome. View 7 images Ford Australia executives have

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2024 BMW i7 M70 performance electric car unveiled, priced for Australia

The most powerful and luxurious BMW electric car ever built packs a power output of 485kW, and 560km of claimed driving range – with a price tag of almost $350,000. UPDATE, 18 April

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2024 Lexus LM unveiled: New Toyota Alphard-based people mover confirmed for Australia

The Lexus version of the “grey import” Toyota Alphard people mover is coming to Australia for the first time, with standard hybrid power and private jet-like luxury. View 9 images The 2024 Lexus LM

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2024 Polestar 4 electric car unveiled, due in Australia next year

The fourth model from Volvo’s electric-car spin-off Polestar is a sleek mid-size rival for the Tesla Model Y SUV – which replaces the rear window with a camera. It’s due in showrooms next

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Return to work drives increased transport spending

Increased discretionary spending in the entertainment, retail, travel and education sectors also contributed to the CommBank HSI Index rising 8 per cent, after declines in both January and February. However the index’s annual

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Toyota’s new tough HiLux has arrived

The Toyota HiLux has been the best selling vehicles for the best part of a decade and its new range-topping variant is meaner than ever. Here’s what you need to know about the

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New Kia Cerato expected next year, despite small-car sales slide and demise of Hyundai i30 hatch

Another generation of Kia Australia’s most popular passenger car is in development, even though its former twin under the skin – the Hyundai i30 hatch – is expected to reach the end of

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Tesla crashes into stationary car: Why emergency braking sometimes doesn’t work

We spotted an interesting piece of dashcam footage over the weekend posted by Dash Cam Owners Australia. A Tesla Model 3 smashed into the back of a stationary vehicle at a set of

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World’s leading car makers still struggling to catch up with EV transition

EVs are here to stay and EV-focused brands like Tesla, Polestar and BYD have proven that.  Given the first quarter of 2023 is now over, it is a good time to check in

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