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Fiat to sell only electric cars
Fiat announces that it will sell only battery-electric cars from 2030. “Between 2025 and 2030, our product line-up will gradually become electric-only. This will be a radical change for Fiat,” revealed boss Oliver Francois. “It is our duty to bring to market electric cars that cost no more than those with an internal combustion engine, […]
Volvo plans to recycle nearly all of its parts
Volvo plans to recycle components and reuse parts to reduce its overall emissions, from production to the road. Volvo says that it will be using entirely recycled parts by 2040, with materials such as metals recycled into new parts like transmissions. It is part of a ‘circular business philosophy that Volvo has already implemented, recycling […]
Is this what the new Kia Sportage looks like?
New Kia Sportage reveal is closing in…and the first theoretical renderings are popping up. Earlier this week, Kia showed us the first official teaser images of the upcoming fifth-generation Sportage SUV, and now it has been rendered to life. The work of Gotcha Cars, the images show a reasonably accurate representation of what we expect […]
2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line Review
Our independent 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. It should come as little surprise that the medium-sedan class is shrinking, and not just in Australia. The world over, in most major markets people are turning away from the traditional four-door. But should they? In […]
Isuzu D-Max sales soar as Toyota dominates Vfacts in May 2021
Isuzu D-max jumps up the sales charts and Toyota leads the market in a strong month for Aussie car sales. Car sales are booming once again following a trough of poor months during the peak of lockdowns when consumer sentiment was wavering. However, sales are now exceeding 100,000 units per month, with last month the […]
Land Rover Defender crowned best designed car in the world
A third win for Land Rover in design category at annual World Car of the Year awards. Land Rover’s new Defender has been judged the 2021 World Car Design of the Year, as part of the annual World Car Awards that recognise automotive excellence. Highlighting new vehicles with innovation and style that push established boundaries, […]