Author: Jordan Mulach
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…
The Mazda BT-50 has develop into cheaper for ABN holders until the top of the financial yr, with two of the ute’s variants receiving nationwide drive-away pricing. Until June 30, 2024, the Mazda BT-50’s 4×4 XT dual-cab pickup manual and SP dual-cab automatic variants can be offered with nationwide drive-away pricing. You may read the terms and conditions of the EOFY deal on the Mazda Australia website. For the BT-50 XT, this leads to a drive-away price of $49,990 in every state and territory, representing savings of $5675 to $7721 in comparison with the value ABN holders normally pay in…
With wait times of upwards of nine months, the Hyundai Kona Hybrid is maybe one of the vital in-demand electrified small SUVs in Australia right away. The brand new-generation Kona Hybrid has been lauded for its efficient electrified powertrain, which is a component of the rationale why there’s such a protracted queue to get one – together with its price tag of $36,000 to $46,500 before on-road costs. In the event you’ve got itchy feet and may’t wait that long, there are a number of alternatives in Australia at around the identical price and size. Listed below are the CarExpert…
A seemingly easy door ding became an insurance nightmare for one US electric vehicle (EV) owner, resulting in her automotive being written off. As reported by Carscoops, Joy Wanner’s Fisker Ocean electric SUV suffered what first gave the impression to be a minor impact to its driver’s door when it was open, with pictures published by the outlet showing what appears to be superficial damage. The EV was subsequently sent to a repairer for what was expected to be a comparatively straightforward fix – the door had a slight crease, while the hinge holding it to the monocoque had snapped.…
