Author: Jordan Mulach
The Ford Ranger looks set to turn into Australia’s best-selling recent vehicle for 2024, barring a miracle for the Toyota RAV4 which has topped the sales charts in five out of 10 months to date this 12 months. To the top of October, Ford has delivered 53,119 Rangers (each 4×2 and 4×4) to Australian customers, a rise of virtually eight per cent on the 12 months prior in a market which has grown by just below three per cent. Last 12 months it broke a Toyota stranglehold which lasted a decade, dating back to the Corolla from 2013 to 2016,…
Donald Trump has been elected because the forty seventh president of the US, returning to the Oval Office 4 years after he last held the position. His return to power has been one in every of controversy, along with his opponents putting an emphasis on how the now 78-year-old will handle his second presidency, and what it means for the worldwide partners and enemies of the US. Australia has long been an ally of the US, but since we not manufacture our own vehicles from scratch, the local automotive industry could be influenced by external aspects, corresponding to what occurred…
The LDV Deliver 7 has arrived in Australia, giving the Chinese brand a better competitor to the Toyota HiAce. Launching after its electric sibling, the eDeliver 7, the turbo-diesel Deliver 7 enters its market segment as some of the reasonably priced vans on offer here, with prices ranging from $44,726 drive-away for personal buyers or $42,490 for ABN holders. It arrives as a more powerful, efficient and roomier alternative to the long-running LDV G10+. Two wheelbase options are on offer in Australia, the short-wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB). Each share the identical 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and 2000kg towing capability.…
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) has released its biannual Unroadworthy Roads Survey, calling the ‘winner’ the state’s most despised road. Based on submissions from motorists who use Queensland roads, the RACQ found the circa-1700km Bruce Highway was essentially the most complained about road, receiving 167 scathing pieces of feedback from road users. Starting at Bald Hills in Brisbane’s north, the Bruce Highway stretches all of the method to Cairns, and consists of sections with as few as one lane in each direction, or as much as 4 lanes when leaving the state’s capital. In summary, motorists said its…
Ford has shared some key specifications of its first Ranger plug-in hybrid (PHEV) because it nears its local launch. Unveiled a yr ago, Ford has kept many of the Ranger PHEV’s details near its chest, nonetheless with Australian deliveries due sometime in 2025, it has now provided greater insight into the cleaner ute. On the IAA Transportation Show in Germany, Ford announced the PHEV drivetrain might be available across the present Ranger XLT, Sport and Wildtrak grades, in addition to a brand new limited-edition Stormtrak variant that may serve because the flagship of the electrified lineup. 100s of latest automobile…
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…
