Australia-bound Mercedes eSprinter more than doubles EV range
Mercedes-Benz has made its eSprinter panel van massively more competitive with the second-generation model boasting a 161 per cent increase in range. The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van had a 153km range when it launched in 2020 but now a new version has more than doubled that distance to 400km. The
Mercedes-Maybach S580e is brand’s first plug-in hybrid
New plug-in hybrid limo packs a combined 375kW and dispatches 0-100km/h in 5.1sec. The Mercedes-Maybach S580e is the luxury division’s first plug-in hybrid model and offers 100km of electric driving range. Based on the Mercedes-Benz S580e, the Maybach is expected to push the model’s refinement – and cost – to greater heights.
2023 BMW X5 and X6 get significant upgrade
Due in April, the pair of BMW SUVs will get exterior, interior and drivetrain upgrades, with more EV-only range on plug-in hybrid variants. BMW will launch significantly refreshed versions of its BMW X5 and BMW X6 in April, detailing new features just a week after key rival Mercedes-Benz revealed its reworked GLE
Lamborghini Aventador V12 specials revealed
Ultra-exclusive models mark the end of the line for the pure-combustion V12 Lamborghini. With the debut of the Aventador’s hybrid successor just a few weeks away, Lamborghini has revealed the Invencible coupe and Auténtica roadster, a pair of one-off specials built as a swansong for the marque’s pure-combustion V12 models.
Australian company Recharge to buy EV battery start-up
Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for the collapsed business and its assets. Australian battery start-up Recharge Industries has been selected as the preferred bidder for Britishvolt after it tabled a competitive bid to revive the collapsed manufacturer. Owned by American investment fund Scale Facilitation, Recharge also
Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 joining local limited editions
Special edition of V8-engined luxury off-roader celebrates 55 years of in-house performance brand. Mercedes-AMG’s special edition of the G-Class to celebrate 55 years of the AMG brand is available to order in Australia, priced from $365,091 before on-road costs. Based on the G63, the Edition 55 is only available in
Ford to return to F1 in 2026 with Red Bull
Partnership will see Ford return to F1 after 18 years, with electrified engines developed by Red Bull Technologies. Ford will return to Formula 1 with Red Bull and its sister Alpha Tauri team from 2026 until at least 2030, it has been confirmed. The partnership brings Ford back to the
Updated 2023 Range Rover Velar on sale now
Range Rover’s rival to the Porsche Macan comes in for a fresh design, upgraded interior and boosted performance. The reinvention of the Land Rover line-up continues, as the Range Rover Velar comes in for a significant mid-life facelift aimed at boosting its appeal for the final few years on sale.
Bizzarrini Giotto to use Lamborghini V12
Giugiaro design for storied brand’s all-new answer to the Pagani Huayra. A reborn Bizzarrini has unveiled its first all-new car, which will arrive later this year in limited numbers, powered by a Lamborghini-derived V12. Called the Bizzarrini Giotto, the supercar is dedicated to the firm’s original founder, Giotto Bizzarrini, an
Mazda reveals its new premium SUV for large families
New Mazda CX-90 will land in Australia with powerful straight-six engines and premium panache. The all-new Mazda CX-90 has been revealed to the world and is confirmed to arrive in Australia alongside the current CX-9 later this year. Moving upmarket in appearance, materials, and drivetrain options, the CX-90 will be
Qatar motor show set for 2023 launch
Called GIMS Qatar, it is expected to attract 200,000 visitors; Geneva also confirmed to return next year. The organisers of the dormant Geneva motor show have announced aggressive plans first to lend their expertise to the running of an “ultimate festival of automotive excellence” in Qatar later this year, and
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift teased
Mercedes-Benz will unveil a facelift of its GLE mid-sized SUV on 31 January 2023. The Mercedes-Benz GLE will gain a host of subtle design changes and technology upgrades as part of a mid-life facelift. Set to be fully revealed on Tuesday 31 January, the BMW X5 rival was previewed by
BMW M3 CS revealed
The new BMW M3 CS boasts the same power output as the M4 CSL and confirmed to come to Australia at $250k. Following in the wheel tracks of last year’s M4 CSL coupe, BMW has unveiled a more extreme version of its M3 sedan. Called the BMW M3 CS, the
Porsche Vision 357 concept revealed
One-off concept inspired by original Porsche 356 No. 1 is German brand’s 75th birthday present to itself. To mark the 75th anniversary of the first car to wear the Porsche badge and the birth of the sports car brand, the German firm has designed this Vision 357 concept, a birthday
Polestar 2 RWD due in Australia later this year
Single-motor variant of Polestar 2 sedan now sends power to rear wheels for improved efficiency. Increased power, performance and range, as well as a move to a rear-wheel-drive layout, are key changes to the updated Polestar 2, which will arrive in Australia around Q3 this year. Australia pricing has not