Author: Jordan Mulach
Volkswagen is reportedly trying to close multiple factories in Germany because it goals to make big budget cuts. News agency Reuters reports Volkswagen is targeting savings of €10 billion (A$16.3 billion) by 2026 amid increasing competition from Chinese carmakers, in addition to its looming switch to an electrical vehicle (EV) only lineup. In accordance with the publication, Volkswagen’s works council says the carmaker “considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete” – nevertheless which facilities are within the firing line are yet to be determined. 100s of recent automotive deals can be found through…
Chinese automotive giant BYD is gearing as much as launch what could possibly be certainly one of its hottest electric vehicles (EV) from its off-road focused sub brand. Source: Autohome and Automotive News China Images published by Autohome – and Automotive News China – show the Fang Cheng Bao 3 without camouflage for the primary time, previewing what we are able to expect from the Toyota RAV4-sized EV. Fang Cheng Bao is a BYD brand which focuses on more rugged models, with ample ground clearance and boxy appearances, highlighted here by the upcoming Bao 3. Unlike the larger plug-in hybrid…
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Smart will reveal the latest model in its global lineup in Australia, ahead of its two existing SUVs happening sale locally. Smart – known for its quirky city cars and now co-owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely – will unveil the #5 electric SUV to the world in August 28 in Brisbane, coinciding with the local media launch of the Smart #1 and #3. Global deliveries of the Smart #5 will begin in Europe throughout 2025, though it’s not known when the EV is attributable to go on sale in Australia. While Smart has teased the #5…
Only 4 months after Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging pioneer Tritium went into administration, the firm has been purchased by the Dutch subsidiary of an Indian rival, providing hope for a return to manufacturing. Tritium declared itself insolvent in April, calling for an administrator to be appointed just five months after shuttering its Brisbane facility to consolidate manufacturing operations at its Lebanon, Tennessee plant within the US. While this move was made in an try and turn out to be profitable once more following massive losses in prior years, Tritium received a delisting determination from the Nasdaq stock exchange. Now,…
BMW appears to be serious about putting the stunning Skytop concept automobile into production. Sources told BMW Blog that BMW has been emailing prospective Skytop buyers concerning the vehicle, asking whether or not they are truly excited about placing an order. While BMW Group Design boss Adrian van Hooydonk previously told Automotive News the brand could construct 20 to 25 examples of the Skytop, the most recent information suggests the most recent production number is closer to 50. It is also a money cow for BMW, with prices reportedly near €500,000 ($825,000) being touted, which might not only make it…
Tesla has announced a brand new unveiling date for its self-driving robotaxi, after its reveal was delayed for unknown reasons. Originally as a consequence of break cover on August 8, Tesla’s robotaxi – understood to be called Cybercab – is now slated to be revealed on October 10, CEO Elon Musk told investors today as an element of the corporate’s second quarter financial results call. Mr Musk said the delay was as a consequence of “essential changes” he desired to be made to the robotaxi, without elaborating on what they’re. “I desired to make some essential changes that I feel…
The electrical vehicle (EV) ownership experience is about to turn out to be a bit easier in Australia, with certainly one of the nation’s largest charging providers introducing a brand new system to streamline the method. Evie Networks has announced it’ll soon roll out its Autocharge feature across Australia, allowing EV owners to tug up at a charging station, plug in and begin charging without the necessity for a smartphone application or RFID card. It’s not the primary time we’ve seen this technology, as Tesla’s Superchargers – that are far less accessible to owners of EVs not made by the…
Ferrari is one in all the world’s most recognisable and prestigious brands, and that has left it open to opportunistic scammers trying to improve the worth of their wares by pasting on the Prancing Horse logo. The Italian carmaker has now detailed the extent of the issue, announcing the sheer scale of counterfeit items it successfully had seized and destroyed in 2023. Perhaps in a mirrored image of the long-running joke that Ferrari makes more from merchandise than cars, almost the entire circa-400,000 counterfeit items destroyed last 12 months were clothing items, resembling shirts, belts, watches and shoes. A complete…
General Motors has recalled 63 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette in Australia after it was discovered the sports automobile’s seatbelts don’t comply with local regulations. “Attributable to a producing defect, the front seatbelt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may engage sooner than intended and lock the retractor when an occupant is attempting to lock the seatbelt,” General Motors said in its recall notice. “This will likely lead to the vehicle occupants being unable to accurately fasten the seatbelt as intended. “The seatbelts not operating as intended could leave the vehicle occupants without the first safety restraint. The affected vehicles don’t comply…
Electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla has been beaten to the reveal of an autonomous robotaxi by a small Croatian firm – albeit one with significant experience in constructing battery-powered cars. While all eyes have been on Tesla ahead of its robotaxi unveiling on August 8, Rimac – the makers of the Nevera electric hypercar – announced the launch of Verne, its autonomous vehicle off-shoot. Its yet-to-be named autonomous pod is planned to be its first vehicle in production, initially rolling out on the streets of Croatia’s capital Zagreb from 2026. The corporate says it has “already signed agreements with 11…
