It will soon be EV or nothing
THERE’S ONLY ONE WORD FOR the push into EVs and that’s “relentless”. Certainly, governments are pushing ahead with their plans to have us all driving EVs by 2030 (or 2050), but it’s the car companies
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EV fire risk a hot topic
WE’VE MENTIONED THIS ISSUE before, but now it seems to be gaining wider awareness: electric vehicles pose serious fire risks. There is little doubt that EV sales are accelerating, and being promoted heavily by governments
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Jaguar F-Type now exclusively V8-powered
JAGUAR HAS ANNOUNCED THAT all F-Type models will henceforth be powered by the 5-litre supercharged V8 engine, meaning the end of the turbocharged four-cylinder and supercharged six-cylinder variants. Power outputs range from the R-Dynamic P450
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Porsche moves Panamera up to Platinum status
THE ALREADY ELEGANT AND EXCLUSIVE Porsche Panamera has just become even more so. The Platinum Edition combines discreet Satin Gloss Platinum design features with an extended list of standard equipment over and above the regular
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USB doesn’t fit your car slot? Here’s the answer
ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING things about new technology is that it inevitably renders old technology obsolete. One of the most recent innovations is the change from USB-Type A to USB-Type C. It wouldn’t be
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More EV charging stations promised, but no subsidies or incentives
YOU CAN TELL AN ELECTION is imminent when politicians start making big promises (and kissing babies, but that’s another subject altogether!) About two years ago, the Coalition ridiculed Labor’s intention to introduce a policy to
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Mazda BT-50 XTR 4×4 Dual Cab review
Chris Riley tests the 2021 Mazda BT-50 XTR 4×4 dual cab ute with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know. Summary: Chris Riley acknowledges that the new
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Will E10 destroy your car?
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF talk and very little hard information about how using E10 fuel in your car will affect it. Of course, governments are pushing for E10 (fuel with 10 percent ethanol
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Kia announces prices for new Sportage
KIA AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED pricing for the all-new Sportage due to hit dealer showrooms next week. Pricing: Fuel Type Powertrain Transmission Trim Petrol 2.0MPI FWD 6MT S $32,445 $34,690 SX $35,000 $37,490 6AT
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Australian new car market suffers downturn due to shortages
THE AUSTRALIAN AUTOMOTIVE MARKET recorded sales of 74,650 new vehicles which is a decrease of 8.1 percent on October 2020 figures. This decrease represents the impact of ongoing microprocessor shortages on international supply chains, but
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