As holiday travel returns to the forefront and the pandemic recedes, Australia gears up for an influx of electric vehicles hitting the road this Easter. With a surge in electric car sales post-COVID, reaching a…
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Pagani Introduces Luxury Racing Simulator For Wealthy Enthusiasts
For those fortunate enough to own a Pagani Huayra R but prefer to preserve its pristine condition, Pagani has revealed the ultimate solution: a high-end racing simulator designed to replicate the exhilarating experience of driving…
Tesla Celebrates Milestone: Over 100,000 Electric Vehicles Sold In Australia
Tesla, the pioneering electric car manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone in Australia by selling over 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) since its arrival Down Under 13 years ago. The company announced this accomplishment, highlighting its…
Navigating Shipping Disruptions: Automakers Respond To Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The automotive industry faces significant shipping challenges on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States following the devastating collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This collapse, resulting from a collision with a 948-foot container…
Pricing for the 2025 Polestar 4 Begins in the Mid-$50,000s, Offering a Range of Up to 300 Miles
The media recently got to check out a not-yet-finished 2025 Polestar 4 car, and we found it interesting. It’s a cool mix between an electric car and a crossover, with a sleek design. This car…
Stellantis Plans 3,000 Job Cuts in Italy Ensuring A Significant Layoff
Stellantis, the company that makes Fiat cars, has signed new agreements with unions in Italy. These agreements could lead to more than 3,000 workers losing their jobs in the country. On Wednesday, deals were made…
Kia EV9 Wins Dual Awards at 2024 New York Auto Show
The Hyundai Group keeps winning big awards for its cars, especially for electric ones. In 2020, Kia won the World Car of the Year award with the Telluride, the World Performance Car award with the…
Volvo Produces Last Diesel-Powered Vehicle: a Blue XC90
Volvo has decided to stop making cars with diesel engines. Last September, during Climate Week NYC, the Swedish carmaker announced that it would no longer use Rudolph Diesel’s invention. Recently, the Volvo plant in Torslanda,…
Honda Establishes New F1 Engine Facility in the UK in Collaboration with Aston Martin
After Honda left Formula 1 (F1) officially at the end of 2021, they continued to provide engines to Red Bull and RB (previously AlphaTauri) until 2025. These engines were supplied by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC).…
General Motors Ends Partnerships With Data Brokers Amid Privacy Concerns
Amid mounting criticism and the threat of legal action, General Motors (GM) has severed ties with two data firms it had been supplying customers’ driving data, following accusations of unauthorized data sharing. The US automotive…
Australian Authorities Seize International Car Theft Tool, Issue Warning
Queensland Police have intercepted a Flipper Zero device, a tool utilized by hackers globally to clone car key fob data and gain access to vehicles and garage doors. This seizure has prompted a cautionary message…
Australian Government Amends Emissions Regulations Following Industry Consultation
The Australian Government has announced adjustments to its proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) following consultations with key stakeholders, including representatives from various automotive sectors. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, along with Transport…
Stellantis Issues Recall for Dodge Charger And Chrysler 300 Due To Airbag Risk
Stellantis, the automotive manufacturer, has initiated a recall affecting approximately 285,000 Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021. The recall centers around a potential defect in the side curtain airbag system,…
Over 147,000 Hyundai, Kia, And Genesis EVs Recalled Over Power Loss Issues
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are facing a significant challenge as they recall over 147,000 electric vehicles due to potential power loss issues arising from a damaged Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). The ramifications of this…
Stellantis Invests in SteerLight: Advancing Automotive Capabilities through Innovative LiDAR Technology
Stellantis has announced its investment in SteerLight, an innovative French LiDAR start-up, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing automotive capabilities through advanced technology. This partnership aims to deliver superior performance at a feasible cost for…
Maserati Grecale Prices Set to Surge by Thousands of Euros
The allure of a Maserati Grecale has always been reserved for the select few, its price tag placing it beyond the reach of the average consumer. Yet, even within this exclusive realm, the Italian marque’s…
The Cycle of Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman Approaches its End
The end draws near for the Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman, particularly in Europe. Porsche is gearing up to phase out these models, with brand new units of the Porsche duo set to become…
Annual Report by World Shipping Council Reveals Average Loss of 1,629 Shipping Containers at Sea
A comprehensive report by the World Shipping Council (WSC), titled ‘Containers Lost at Sea Report covering 2020-2021’, highlights a concerning trend in maritime shipping: the loss of 3,113 shipping containers during this period. This figure…
Volkswagen Group sued for Porsche EV battery causing ship fire and sinking thousands of cars
Volkswagen Group is facing legal action over allegations that one of its Porsche electric vehicles was responsible for a fire aboard the cargo ship Felicity Ace, which subsequently sank with thousands of cars on board,…
Martin’s Portugal MotoGP Victory: “Amazing” at a Track Where He Nearly Quit
Last Sunday in Portugal, the 2023 championship runner-up delivered a composed performance, securing his first grand prix victory since last year’s Thailand GP. With former championship leader Francesco Bagnaia involved in a contentious collision with…