Author: Jordan Mulach
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.…
Certain variants of the Hyundai i30 Hatch and i30 Sedan will profit from drive-away pricing across Australia, but you’ll must get in quick to take advantage of the savings. The nationwide drive-away pricing applies to the runout Hyundai i30 hatchback’s base and Lively grades, while the entry-level i30 Sedan scores the deal in each petrol and hybrid guise. Hyundai Australia will only apply the nationwide drive-away prices to i30s ordered and delivered before April 30, 2024 or while stocks last. You’ll be able to read more concerning the terms and conditions on the Hyundai’s website. The bottom Hyundai i30 hatch…
A spate of recent price cuts has resulted within the entry price for an electrical vehicle (EV) in Australia dropping below $40,000 drive-away for the primary time. What’s even higher for those after an inexpensive EV is which you could now get three models for under $40k, and certain state and territory incentives can drop these prices even further. Increasing competition between brands with small EVs has delivered a win for brand spanking new automotive buyers, but what are the important thing differences between the five most cost-effective battery-powered models on sale in Australia. Below we run through the important…
A category motion against Ford over faulty Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmissions has reached the High Court of Australia, with owners searching for greater compensation. In Australia, greater than 70,000 Ford vehicles across the Focus, Fiesta, and EcoSport model lines were fitted with the Powershift six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission between January 2011 and November 2018. Shortly after the vehicles entered production it was discovered the gearbox’s input shaft seals, clutch lining, and control module were liable to failure, resulting in hesitation upon shifting gears, unexpected deceleration, and sometimes a whole lack of drive. Despite Ford Australia extending the warranty period of…
US automotive giant General Motors has ended its partnerships with two major data brokers, after it was accused of sharing information on drivers without their consent. Earlier this month, The Recent York Times published an in-depth investigation a few Chevrolet Bolt owner who had been quoted a significantly higher insurance renewal premium, later discovering his driving data was being sold to insurance firms by data broker LexisNexis. This was followed by a second report, detailing a proposed class motion lawsuit recommend by a Cadillac XT6 owner who claimed he was denied insurance by seven firms on account of his LexisNexis…
One in all Australia’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging networks has reduced its discounted rates for members of the largest motoring clubs within the country. From March 8, 2024, Chargefox will reduce the discount for members of Australian Motoring Services-owned clubs – corresponding to the NRMA, RACV, RAA, RACT and AANT – from 20 to 10 per cent. The Australian Motoring Services also owns the RACQ and RAA, though members of those two organisations can still profit from the 20 per cent discount – providing they’re charging of their home state at a select charger, with the ten per cent discount…
When you’re the Australian Ford Ranger line-up and feel just like the 21-strong range is missing something, this may be it. Now on sale within the UK is a single-cab Ford Ranger with a bathtub – certainly one of the few permutations of the best-selling ute we don’t get in Australia. In actual fact, Australia has been with no tub-equipped single-cab Ranger since 2018, when the entry-level XL 4×2 was priced from $29,190 before on-road costs. At present, the Australian Ford Ranger is simply sold with a bathtub in super and double-cab guise, with the single-cab remaining exclusively as a…
Ford Australia has recalled nine examples of its F-150 pickup, with a producing fault potentially leading to the driving force’s airbag not functioning in a crash. The most recent recall is separate to the stop-driving notice issued on January 18, which was related to a lack of steering control in 443 examples, attributable to a steering rack and shaft fault. Today’s recall is expounded to a producing and installation fault with the Ford F-150’s clock spring. “The clock spring electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag, horn and electrical systems may not have been welded to specification and possibly fail,”…
The facelifted 2024 Porsche 911 is edging closer to its official unveiling, with the ‘992.2’ generation sports automotive spied undergoing winter testing in Europe. Porsche’s current ‘992.1’ 911 debuted in 2019, with higher-performance variants having been progressively rolled out over the past five years. Now, the facelifted ‘992.2’ is anticipated to be revealed in 2024. In comparison with the Porsche 911 currently on sale, the 992.2 version appears to adopt a brand new front bumper which includes more cooling fins, directing air towards its radiators and brake ducts. From the cold weather spy photos it seems the five-point headlights –…
The flagship performance variant of the upcoming BMW i5 Touring electric wagon has been teased online by the German carmaker, just weeks before its official unveiling. In a video uploaded to YouTube, BMW’s M performance division showed off the silhouette of the i5 M60 Touring, highlighting minor differences between it and non-M versions. The i5 M60 Touring is predicted to mirror its sedan sibling by adding a spread of BMW M’s performance parts to its body and under the skin, complementing its dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain which produces 442kW and 820Nm within the four-door offering. While the i5 M60 Touring…
