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What to expect fromt the new BMW i5
All-electric BMW i5 that could have a maximum range of around 480km caught testing ahead of launch. Spy photographers have spotted the new BMW i5 electric sedan during its development programme. It’ll go on sale in 2023, alongside the next-generation 5 Series, becoming a new rival for the upcoming Mercedes EQE and the recently updated […]
Will Micra become the new Leaf hatch?
Nissan is considering leveraging Alliance tech from Renault to keep the hatchback alive. Nissan is turning to its Alliance partner Renault to see if it’s worthwhile making a successor to the current Nissan Micra which is no longer for sale in Australia – but the car in question is all but certain to mark a […]
The new Tesla models coming out soon
Tesla’s upcoming models plans outlined. The Model Y is just one of six new or heavily updated models that Tesla is planning to launch in the next few years. Tesla showed the world that electric vehicles could be luxurious and desirable, and it’s a lesson that’s not only been learned by car buyers, but rival car makers too. […]
Nissan X-Trail updated for 2022 in Australia
Nissan updates its popular family SUV ahead of an all-new model arrival. Around 12 months before the new generation Nissan X-Trail launches in Australia, the local arm has delivered upgrades and a new variant the local offering of the world’s number-one selling SUV. It’s also a ’20th Birthday’ update, with the first generation X-Trail having […]
Gordon Murray T.50 makes public debut
Gordon Murray’s latest three-seat supercar project makes its first public appearance to a crowd of enthusiasts. Gordon Murray’s screaming T.50 supercar has made its public debut at the 78th Goodwood Member’s Meeting, with Scottish racing car driver Dario Franchitti at the wheel. We’ve already seen Franchetti in the box seat during testing, but this is […]
Nissan Micra could become new electric hatchback
Nissan’s little hatch could be revived as an electric car. Nissan is turning to its Alliance partner Renault to see if it’s worthwhile making a successor to the current Nissan Micra which is no longer for sale in Australia – but the car in question is all but certain to mark a switch to […]