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THE NEW MASERATI GRANTURISMO HAS taken to the road ahead of its official reveal, in the Modena and Trofeo versions fitted with the V6 Nettuno engine. GranTurismo is the Brand’s true icon and its energy is unstoppable: the high-performance coupé is already travelling many miles, with a selected number of employees from the Maserati Family in the […]
ONE OF THE QUESTIONS we are regularly asked is how to prolong the life of an EV battery. Should you keep it on the charger when it’s not being used? Should you only charge it to 80 percent? Should you avoid using fast chargers? There is plenty of advice about the best way to get […]
Mark in WA asked us why the AC and DC figures for the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 are so different (the figure for AC is 11kW while DC is 100kW). WE APPROACHED MERCEDES-BENZ for an explanation, and Ryan Lewis, Media Relations & Product Communications Manager, kindly provided this information. “EV batteries operate in Direct Current (DC), […]
IT SEEMS TO US that EV buyer education is woefully inadequate. Now there’s another issue that EV owners should be aware of (and from what we can tell, most of them aren’t). Electric vehicles (including hybrids) require special treatment before they can be towed. And as always appears the case, unscrupulous operators are quick to […]
TOYOTA WILL EXPAND ITS Yaris Cross range in Australia, bringing the dynamically focused GR Sport variant to the light SUV line-up. Due in local showrooms in December, the Yaris Cross GR Sport offers retuned suspension for a more rewarding driving experience, as well as stylish touches inside and out that distinguish it from the rest […]
LEXUS AUSTRALIA HAS INTRODUCED a range of upgrades for the popular UX 200 and UX 250h compact SUV models as part of its ‘Always On’ product evolution strategy, offering customers increased convenience, technology and safety. Expected to arrive in local Lexus showrooms from mid-September, the updated UX petrol and UX hybrid-electric (HEV) models are priced […]
KEEPING UP WITH THE PROLIFERATION of models has just been made even more difficult with Toyota’s announcement that it will introduce the new Corolla Cross, with a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, in October. The new model will be priced from $33,000 (plus on-road costs). Customers will be offered a line-up of eight […]
YET ANOTHER CAR HAS joined the growing list of electric vehicles (EVs) available to Australian buyers (but as seems to be the norm, at a price that most will not be able to afford). Genesis Motors Australia has announced the first-ever Electrified G80 luxury sedan. The EV G80 AWD will provide a refined, zero-emission range […]
Chris Riley tests the 2022 Toyota Prado Kakadu with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Australia’s best-selling SUV, and likely to continue leading the pack. 2022 Toyota Prado Kakadu Pricing: $87,807 (plus on road costs). Prado GX from $60,830. Extra row of seats: $2550. Premium […]
THE HISPANO SUIZA BRAND HAS BEEN reborn and holds high hopes that it can carve out a niche market in the US. Throughout the week, the brand took part in various exclusive events at Monterey Car Week, an event that turns this area of California in an epicentre for automotive fans, collectors and potential buyers. […]
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