Author: Damion Smy
American electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has staged a big turnaround by posting its best-ever quarterly production and delivery figures, with 447,450 vehicles manufactured and 497,077 cars delivered to customers globally between July and September – each latest benchmarks for the brand.The spike comes after the brand posted its largest quarterly sales decline in over a decade through the previous reporting period.So on the identical day that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was declared the world’s first ‘half trillionaire’ – meaning his net value is greater than $US500 billion ($A758bn) – the automaker reported record quarterly sales of nearly half one…
Nearly 200,000 Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 sports cars – and other more popular BMW models – have been recalled within the US, and a few Australian vehicles are also prone to be caught up in what has now grow to be a worldwide issue.The US product safety recall for each models is as a result of a possible starter motor defect which could see the BMW-produced 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine fitted to some Supra coupes and Z4 roadsters activate by itself, and even catch fire.This implies Australian Supra owners is not going to be involved, given only the…
An investigation into counterfeit airbags is underway after they were linked to 5 deaths within the US, where authorities have warned they’re a “direct threat to public safety” and their fitment is a federal crime. In keeping with Carscoops, troublesome airbag inflator systems are being imported from China, and panel beaters and repair centres are sometimes unaware they’re being supplied with a counterfeit product.These ‘fake’ components appear just like real versions but are as much as 10 times cheaper, in response to a US report.“These fakes are sometimes constructed with poor-quality materials and usually tend to fail because they’re only imitations…
For the primary time in its history, Porsche could send more power to the front wheels of a brand new model when it launches the belated successor for its original internal combustion engined (ICE) Macan.In accordance with Autocar, the substitute for the combustion-powered Macan, codenamed ‘M1’, will share its Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) underpinnings with the brand new, third-generation Audi Q5 that’s on account of arrive in Australia by the top of 2025.Each Porsche and Audi are a part of the broader Volkswagen Group, and Porsche has confirmed it’s developing a newly named mid-size (Macan-size) SUV to be sold alongside…
Volkswagen Australia has confirmed it should introduce plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of its Tiguan and Tayron SUVs in the primary half of 2026 because it looks to capitalise on the uptake of hybrid models. While full details are yet to be confirmed, Volkswagen Australia head of product for passenger vehicles, Arjun Nidigallu, told CarExpert that two power outputs will probably be offered across two model grades for each SUVs once they hit showrooms next yr.The German automaker told CarExpert late last yr it was seeking to plug gaps in its lineup with recent hybrid (HEV) and PHEV models, starting with its…
Nissan was taking a large risk. The Skyline GT-R had earned its place in performance automobile legend with its giant-killing tech after the arrival of the 1989 R32 which, for a lot of Australians, was their first taste of the devastating capability of the almighty GT-R – a lot in order that our media coined the term ‘Godzilla’ – a moniker that also sticks a long time later. However the fifth-generation R35 GT-R was different. The 2001 Tokyo motor show concept revealed it was to be purpose-built coupe – not a two-door based on a four-door sedan, but a sports automobile…
California is considering giving electric vehicle (EV) buyers money incentives after the US federal government drops its incentives from September 2025. A California Air Resources Board (CARB) report proposed funding “to interchange expiring federal tax credits and expand access to ZEVs [zero emission vehicles] for low-income consumers and small businesses”.US President Donald Trump included the axing of a $US7500 ($A11,674) tax credit for brand spanking new purchases/leases and a $US4000 ($A6226) for purchasing a used EV as a part of a bill passed into law on July 4, 2025. The bill was vehemently opposed by CEO of electrical automaker Tesla, Elon Musk, a…
The Tesla Model Y L has gone on sale in China, a version of the world’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) with an extended body and a six-seat layout.The Model Y L, with L for ‘Long’, adds 150mm to the usual five-seat Model Y Long Range AWD version’s 2890mm wheelbase but is 184mm longer overall, with its six seats in a two-plus-two-plus-two layout. In comparison with the five-seat Model Y, the L also sits 34mm higher, adds 2mm of ground clearance (169mm) and is identical width despite having a 20mm wider front track yet 12mm narrower rear track.There’s also more luggage space,…
A pair of legendary Holden race cars have starred on the Goodwood Festival of Speed, knocking off rivals including the Ford Mustang GTD, TWR Supercat and Porsche 911 GT3 R in the ultimate of the timed shoot-out.The fastest Holden was the 2008 Holden Racing Team (HRT) VE Commodore driving by current British Touring Automobile Champion Jake Hill, who clocked a 48.35-second run up the narrow 1.86km course. That was adequate to return home fifth overall within the 20-car field, won by the 43.22 second run set by a 1030kW electric Ford Supertruck driven by Romain Dumas, who set an unofficial lap…
The 2025 Mahindra XUV 3XO, the Indian automaker’s recent small crossover SUV, is about to enter a fierce showroom battle with cut-price rivals including the Chery Tiggo 4 in addition to the hot-selling Mazda CX-3.Mahindra thinks it’s going to turn out to be its best-selling vehicle in Australia, no less than until it rolls out models in recent segments in the approaching years. Officially on sale from July 4 with an introductory price of $23,490 drive-away until August 31, 2025, the XUV 3XO is Australia’s most cost-effective SUV and is available in two model grades.Each use the identical 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol…