2023 Munich motor show confirmed
Munich’s IAA Mobility 2023 show runs from 5-10 September, with debuts from BMW, Ford, Mercedes and VW. The Munich motor show returns on 5 September 2023 as the second edition of IAA Mobility, following its reinvention as a personal mobility expo two years ago. This year’s event will be split
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray confirmed for Australia
GMSV has confirmed the new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray hybrid supercar will be coming to Australia. The latest Chevrolet Corvette matches a roaring 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine with an electric motor, making it the first all-wheel-drive ‘Vette and the fastest-accelerating yet. Speaking to Automotive Daily, a GM Specialty Vehicles spokesperson told
Mercedes-Benz EQE on sale in Australia
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its sleek EQE electric sedan, including the performance-oriented AMG EQE 53. The new Mercedes-Benz EQE electric executive sedan is now available to order in Australia starting from $134,900 before on-road costs for the entry-level EQE 300. Next up is EQE 350 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Motorsport Collectors Edition revealed
The special edition Mercedes-AMG SL Motorsport pays tribute to the 2021 W12 Mercedes F1 car. While we wait for the Mercedes-AMG SL to launch in Australia this year, Mercedes has already brought out an exclusive ‘special model’ that it says reflects the look of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 car from
Aston Martin to launch 110-year special edition supercar
As part of the brand’s 110th anniversary celebrations, Aston Martin will unveil an exclusive new model later this year. This year marks the 110th anniversary of Aston Martin, and the British marque will be honouring the landmark with a presence at numerous automotive events throughout the year. Crowning the celebrations
Suzuki Jimny five-door joining Australian line-up
Suzuki’s long-rumoured, mildly stretched five-door model has been revealed and is available to order in Australia. Suzuki has revealed a five-door variant of its smallest SUV and plans to launch the model in Australia, Africa, India and Latin America later this year. The five-door Suzuki Jimny is based on the same
Are Chinese 4WDs up to the task?
We drove across the Simpson Desert in two Chinese four-wheel drives. The seven-part series is complete and this is everything you need to know about it.
New heritage liveries for Porsche 911 Dakar
Porsche adds three new livery options to its wild 911 Dakar, paying tribute to the brand’s rally heritage. Porsche has revealed three new ‘decorative wraps’ for its new 911 Dakar – paying tribute to the car’s rally pedigree from the 1970s. Named after one of the most gruelling races on
Ferrari F1 reserve driver to race in 499P
F1 reserve driver will lead driver line-up for 2023 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar Not long after its reveal in October last year, Ferrari has announced the driver lineup for its new Le Mans Hypercar contender, the 499P. Launched as the marque’s first top-flight endurance racer since 1973, it will go
Stellantis to launch eVOTL electric aircraft next year
Partnership with Stellantis will see a four-seat electric aircraft arrive in 2024 with 160km flying range Car giant Stellantis will join forces with US-based firm Archer Aviation to manufacture an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Stellantis, which owns several car manufacturers including Citroën, Peugeot and Fiat, will build
Peugeot Inception concept unveiled at CES
Peugeot’s new Inception EV concept revealed at CES features new ‘Hypersquare’ steer-by-wire control and 800km range. The Peugeot Inception concept has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023, with the sleek new sedan show car highlighting an exciting vision for the brand’s future and outlining initial details of parent
Toyota Hilux GR Sport the most powerful model to date
Toyota has finally lifted the sheet off its flagship Hilux GR Sport, the most powerful Hilux ever. Toyota has unveiled the new HiLux GR Sport which gains more power, wider tracks, tuned suspension, and bigger disc brakes. It will be available later this year exclusively in dual-cab guise and although
Should I buy an SUV or 4WD?
Sports Utility Vehicle or 4WD? SUVs are so popular it seems like you’re not doing family right unless you sell the old wagon/sedan and ‘upgrade’. Sure, some SUVs are bigger than sedans and some wagons, but then again, many SUVs are more like crossovers and make sacrifices compared to a
Fortescue’s EV tech company rebrands
Williams Advanced Engineering has rebranded to WAE Technologies, following its acquisition by the Australian metals company Fortescue Metals Group for $292m last year. Founded in 2010 as an offshoot of the late Sir Frank Williams’ eponymous Formula 1 team, the firm has rebranded because its licence to use the name
2023 Nio EC7 has almost 1000km EV range
Fast-growing Chinese brand Nio has revealed its new SUV-coupe which is tipped to be one of the longest-range EVs on sale. Chinese electric car company Nio has revealed the new EC7 as a luxury-focused SUV-coupe with a lounge-style interior, advanced cabin technology and a range of nearly 1000km. Revealed at
New Mercedes-AMG GT2 customer race car revealed
Mercedes-AMG has revealed its most powerful customer race car yet as a swansong to the outgoing GT. Mercedes-AMG has pulled the sheet off the new Mercedes-AMG GT2, which will hit racing tracks as the most powerful customer race car with 520kW and 800Nm. Joining the successful GT3 and GT4 race
Electric cars coming to Australia in 2023
Wondering what new EVs are coming to Australia in 2023 and what they’re like to drive? It has been a great year for electric cars in Australia with EV sales more than doubling year-on-year. Leading the sales charge is Tesla with strong demand for its Model Y and Model 3.
Polestar 3 to showcase Smart Eyes at CES
Polestar’s to launch a new driver assistance system at CES 2023. Polestar will see its cutting-edge driver innovation with the uncovering of another system to make a big appearance on the impending Polestar 3 SUV. The monitoring will initially show up on the Polestar 3, yet it won’t be incorporated