Last month a government-funded program led by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) to determine real-world electric vehicle (EV) driving ranges revealed that some electric cars don’t travel anywhere near as far as they claim to. While these results aren’t overly surprising given manufacturer’s published numbers for both internal combustion powered and electric vehicles are determined…

In case you missed it, the Blue Oval brand is keen to promote the extensive level of durability testing its upcoming Ford Ranger Super Dutyhas been subjected to. A month after showing how it put the toughest Ranger ever through trial by mud, Ford has published footage from the next step of the vehicle’s…

Those wanting a sneak peak at the future of Skoda needn’t look further than the new Elroq SUV. That’s because it debuts the Czech manufacturer’s new ‘modern solid’ design language, an aesthetic style that will also be worn by future models including a flagship electric SUV due in 2027. The Elroq also represents a statement…

A steady stream of new and updated model launches hasn’t yet yielded gains in sales volume for Skoda Australia, but the Czech brand remains confident the tide is about to turn. After hitting a record 7999 Australian deliveries in 2023, Skoda sales dropped by 37 per cent last year to just over 5000. Back in…

The new electric Porsche Cayenne will support inductive charging not just for smartphones, but also for the car’s high-voltage battery pack. Measuring 1170mm long, 780mm wide and 60mm tall, the inductive charging plate can recharge the upcoming Cayenne EV, as well as any future electric Porsche that supports the technology, at up to 11kW. Porsche…

The time has come, and the bell has tolled: Australian orders for the current-generation Toyota GR Supra have closed, at least for now. Introduced in 2019, the born-again A90-series GR Supra marked the long-awaited rebirth of one of Toyota’s most iconic nameplates, as the model had been out of production for nearly 20 years. Naysayers…

Inchcape is recalling almost 300 examples of the previous-generation Peugeot 3008 and 5008 as they may not be compliant with emissions regulations. “Due to a software issue, the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) may not operate as intended. This could result in the AdBlue low level warning light not illuminating,” the company says in its recall…

Having lived with electric vehicles (EVs) for the better part of seven years now, I’ve learned the ins and outs, and the myths and the realities. In this article, we’ll cover the absolute basics: what it’s like to drive one, the key differences in battery technology, the realities of charging at home and on the…

US Ford dealers have been issued with a stop-sale order for the Ford Ranger after its fifth recall in four months. A recall notice for 100,900 vehicles has been issued for all Rangers made between 2024 and 2026 due to the potential for their side curtain airbags to split and lose pressure when deployed in…

Australian order books have opened for the range-topping 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance ahead of first customer deliveries scheduled for December. The flagship version of Australia’s top-selling electric vehicle (EV) has been priced at $89,400 before on-road costs, sliding below the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold of $91,387 and substantially undercutting rivals including the Hyundai…