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  • Polestar confirms pricing for 2026 Polestar 4

    POLESTAR HAS KEPT PRICES under control for 2026, with Polestar 4 prices unchanged at $78,500 for Polestar 4 Long range Single motor, and $88,350 (both plus on road costs) for Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor. MY26 Polestar 4 changes Polestar 4 receives new buttons on its steering wheel for MY26, replacing the touch-sensitive controls […]

  • BMW i4 Gran Coupe returns to the range

    NOT ONLY IS THE BMW i4 Gran Coupe returning to the range, the fully-electric luxury car comes in below the fuel-efficient Luxury Car Tax threshold. A sole variant will feature in the new line-up – the i4 eDrive35 – with the new offering carrying a range of updates, from styling elements to power electronics.    […]

  • Even Ferrari goes full electric with the Elettrica

    IN A MOVE THAT’S SURE to upset the aficionados, Ferrari has chosen Capital Markets Day 2025, as the occasion to reveal the production-ready chassis and components of its new electric car, the first full-electric model in the history of the Prancing Horse. This model is a milestone in the brand’s multi-energy strategy, which encompasses internal […]

  • MG HS Hybrid+ arrives from $40,990 (driveaway)

    KEEPING UP WITH THE INFLUX of new models, especially those from China, is becoming quite a challenge. Latest arrival is the MG HS HYBRID+ which, says MG, sets a new benchmark in hybrid SUV performance and accessibility. Building on MG’s strong reputation for combining style, practicality, and value, the MG HS HYBRID+ delivers a dynamic […]

  • Mercedes-Benz showcases two concepts

    MERCEDES-BENZ SAYS IT “HAS ENTERED new era of iconic design” with two showcars. Naturally, it is presented with a flood of designer-speak and effusive comment (most of which we’ve left in place, although we have removed the endless repetition of the grille being described as “iconic”. We may have missed some; our eyes were glazing […]

  • Avalanche of Awesome

    Drive Susten, Furka, Grimsel Passes, Switzerland 120km, 2018 Car Porsche 911 Turbo S cabriolet Words Barry Green Images Dawn Green LAKE LUZERN, 2018: Think alpine Switzerland and you expect an avalanche of awesome – and the Big Three delivers. That’s Big Three as in the Holy Trinity of mountain passes – Susten, Furka and Grimsel. […]

  • More colours and trim choices for Alfa Romeo Tonale

    BROADENING ITS APPEAL, Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Tonale with more colours and more trims.  The Tonale is Alfa Romeo’s first C-SUV, with a targeted intervention to further boost its sporty character and the appeal. International award-winning and highly appreciated by the general public, the new model refines the brand’s renowned excellence – perfect weight […]

  • VW introduces driveaway pricing for ID.Buzz

    YOU CAN ALWAYS TELL WHEN THE end of the year is around the corner: all of a sudden deals start coming out of the woodwork. Lates to cut prices is Volkswagen which is making battery electric vehicle (BEV) ownership both more fun and more attainable, with the ID. Buzz Pro 5 Seater available from $79,990 […]

  • Chery introduces “world’s first” 7-seat transformable SUV

    IF YOU TIGHTEN THE PARAMETERS, it is conceivable that you could always be introducing a “world first”. The cynical might say Chery is doing just that by calling its new offering a “Seven-Seat Transformable Multi-SUV”. This vehicle reflects Chery’s commitment to user co-creation and redefines versatility with its disruptive “one vehicle, multiple configurations” design, offering […]

  • Tesla Model Y awarded Australian Good Design Award 

    TESLA OWNERS WON’T BE in the least surprised to learn the Tesla Model Y has been awarded a major accolade in the Australian Good Design Awards, one of the world’s longest-running international design award programs.  This year’s theme, “Design for Better”, underscores the vital role design plays in shaping a more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable world. […]