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After increasing prices of its Everest range from January 1, Ford Australia has made some specification changes. UPDATE, 20/01/2024 – Ford Australia has announced changes to its Everest range as a part of what it’s calling a model 12 months 2024.5 update. We’ve updated this text with information on these changes. UPDATE, 16/09/2023 – Ford Australia is mountaineering Everest pricing by as much as $2490, citing market conditions. The increases will come into effect for all MY24 vehicles produced from January 1, 2024. All orders contracted from September 15 which have production allocated shall be price protected. The 2024 Ford Everest range…

Chinese carmaker Nio has demonstrated how its recent ET9 flagship’s suspension system might be used to shake off snow within the winter. The recently revealed ET9 four-seater sedan’s SkyRide system allows independent control of every wheel, and six-way adjustment to the stiffness, damping and height of the suspension. Nio says the system can process and reply to data from road bumps and surfaces in a thousandth of a second, allowing it to raised tackle poor surfaces. In a WeChat post, Nio has shown how the ET9 can shake off soft powder snow by shifting the vehicle’s body height between +40mm…

Audi plans to still offer high-performance wagons for years to come back. On the reveal of the Audi RS6 Avant GT, CarExpert asked Audi executives if the brand would proceed to design high-performance wagons into the longer term. “I might definitely say yes, of course,” Nils Fischer, technical manager of the Audi RS6 Avant GT, told CarExpert. “I feel the past has proven that there was a past for the wagons, and after we take a look at the cars and the way beautiful cars like that also might be developed, we predict there’s definitely a future,” product marketing manager…

The US Ambassador to Australia will drive 3000km along a few of Australia’s hardest roads in an old Ford Falcon to boost money for Cancer Council Australia. Interviewed by Sunrise, Caroline Kennedy – the daughter of former US President John F. Kennedy – explained how she stumbled upon the Shitbox Rally while at a Bunnings sausage sizzle. The rally goals to boost funds for cancer research. “I knew it was a practice here in Australia to go get the sausages at Bunnings, and the individuals who were selling sausages that day were raising money for the Cancer Council and for…

Ford has revealed a brand new, Volkswagen-based cargo van with plug-in hybrid power for Europe, but it surely’s not coming here. The brand new-generation Ford Transit Connect is basically a restyled version of the Volkswagen Caddy, and has been revealed with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that isn’t available in its twin… yet. While the Caddy is sold here, Ford Australia says it has no plans to bring the Transit Connect van Down Under. The Transit Connect sits underneath the Transit Custom and Transit within the Ford Pro business vehicle lineup, but above the Transit Courier. Ford Transit ConnectVolkswagen Caddy Unlike…

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with musical artist will.i.am to create an “interactive music experience” for vehicles equipped with the second-generation MBUX system. The system is anticipated to be rolled out in mid-2024 through over-the-air updates across several models, including Mercedes-AMG products. The interactive system combines sensors and software to “compose” musical expressions in real-time. It uses the driving force’s interaction with the vehicle including recuperation, acceleration, steering and braking to form these musical notes. “In-car signals” corresponding to the windscreen wipers’ rain sensors also can interact with MBUX Sound Drive to create “soothing rhythms during inclement weather to scale back stress…

Increasingly Australians are purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) and with the vacation period approaching, many homeowners shall be hitting the road – and there are a number of things they need to know. Throughout the holiday season, it’s expected more electric cars are going to be on the road for longer periods of time which implies charging stations are prone to clog up, especially along popular routes. Before you even leave your driveway, and whether you may have an electrical automotive or not, it’s best to check your tyres. You don’t need to be leaving on an extended trip with bald…

Patent images have revealed the upcoming production-spec Renault 5 looks almost similar to the concept that previewed it. Just a few weeks ago, blurry images allegedly of a production-spec Renault 5 were leaked, and now patent images shared by Auto Express UK have given us a greater have a look at the electrical hatchback. The patent images were reportedly published by the World Mental Property Organisation (WIPO). The Renault 5 concept was revealed in 2021 but more recently Renault has teased images of a camouflaged production model ahead of its reveal on the 2024 Geneva motor show in February. The…

Ford has revealed a California Special package for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT – but it surely’s not available for Australia. Ford Australia told CarExpert there are currently no plans to bring the California Special package to Australia. The model takes cues from the unique 1968 California Special, including its distinctive blue highlights. Customers in america who option their Mustang with the package will receive cosmetic changes including unique wheels, blue nostril intake surrounds, and side body graphics. The edges of the vehicle feature a Rave Blue and gloss black graphic with the letters “GT/CS”. Also on the side are…

A South Australian company has revealed the second generation of its electric Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series conversion, destined for Australia’s mines. Zero Automotive says CarBon Leasing & Rentals – which focuses on zero-emissions solutions for mining corporations – has ordered 200 examples of its ZED70 Ti single-cab ute. “We’ve already received an incredible deal of interest and sit up for deploying these progressive EVs next yr to a spread of consumers,” said Zero Automotive CEO Joe Di Santo. “Underground mining is an incredibly tough environment for vehicles, and we all know we’ve got gone above and beyond to develop this…