JLR Australia is recalling the Jaguar E-Pace small SUV due to a defective passenger airbag. “Due to a manufacturing defect, the passenger airbag may tear during deployment,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could cause hot gas to escape from the airbag and result in insufficient protection to the passenger. “In the event…

Tesla has announced its biggest revenue decline since 2014 and its third consecutive quarter of falling profits, with the company expecting growth to come from its robotaxi and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses instead of from selling cars alone. The electric vehicle (EV) company reported a $US1.2 billion (A$1.8bn) profit for the second quarter (April-June) of…

While some luxury carmakers pursue rapid expansion, Lamborghini is opting to stabilise production at just over 10,000 units annually, despite demand for its latest models like the hybrid V8-powered Temerario far exceeding supply. Lamborghini’s global sales jumped from 3815 in 2017 to 10,687 in 2024, largely thanks to the introduction of the Urus in 2018.…

The Isuzu D-Max EVhas been priced and specified in the UK, and if Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) follows suit the electric dual-cab 4×4 ute could cost more than $100,000 when it arrives here. IUA is yet to announce local pricing, specs or launch timing for the first D-Max electric vehicle (EV), which will be launched…

Tesla has confirmed it has started production of its cheapest model yet in the United States (US). The announcement came during an earnings call where the electric vehicle (EV) brand confirmed its largest quarterly financial loss in more than a decade. According to Tesla, production of the cheaper model – expected to cost around $US35,000…

Ford is recalling more than 1000 examples of its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV due to an issue that could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle. “Due to a software issue, if the occupants exit the driver and/or front passenger doors using the interior mechanical release handles when the 12 volt battery is discharged and the…

General Motors (GM) has announced a $A1.68 billion loss for the second quarter (April-June) of 2025, citing uncertainty brought on by United States (US) import tariffs. In its quarterly earnings call, the automaker pinned the entire $US1.1 billion loss down to the automotive import tariffs introduced from April 2, 2025, which extended to components in…

Lamborghini’s fourth series-production model, expected to be based on the Lanzador concept and now due in 2029, may launch as a plug-in hybrid rather than a fully electric vehicle (EV) as initially intended. The Lanzador, a high-riding 2+2 GT coupe unveiled in 2023, was presented as a preview of Lamborghini’s first fully electric model. …

Just like his suit, Iron Man’s car eventually needs upgrades. Pictured: RS e-tron GT performance The achingly beautiful Audi e-tron GT could perhaps lay claim to the title of most attractive electric vehicle (EV), even more so than its Porsche Taycan sibling. While its underpinnings and componentry are shared with its in-house rival from Stuttgart,…

Tightening emissions rules in Europe are forcing automakers to confront how they power their flagship performance models, but BMW M believes it can meet those regulations with updated versions of its twin-turbo straight-six and V8 engines. Frank van Meel, CEO of BMW M, told Autocar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed “the challenge was not…