First look at new Genesis G80
The new Genesis G80 will be available in Australia in June. The Genesis G80 sedan offers two model grades, with the option of Sport Design styling.
Mini Australia introduces new upgrades
Mini Australia has introduced key specification upgrades to the 2019 Mini Hatch, Convertible, and Countryman model ranges. The drive assistant package has been added as standard specification for all models with the 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch, and convertible ranges.
‘World’s Top Car’ announced soon
The World Car Awards grand final will be held at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, with two electrics in the top three. In the running for the World Car of the Year are the Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S60.
World’s longest journey in EV to end Sunday
Dutchman Wiebe Wakker is set to complete the world’s longest journey in an electric car on Sunday 7 April in Sydney, after being on the road for 1,119 days. By then, he will have crossed 33 countries and driven 95,000km on electricity, powered by strangers.
Australian New Vehicle Sales figures revealed
New vehicle sales in Australia reached a total of 99,442 in March, which is lower than last year’s number by 7546. This is a 7.1% decrease.
BMW to feature models at Auto Shanghai, including electrics
The Auto Shanghai 2019 motor show from April 18-25 will feature the world premiere of the new BMW X3 M and new BMW X4 M, along with the new version of the BMW X1 xDrive25Le, BMW Vision iNext and the BMW iFE.18 race car, complete with the latest battery technology, electric mobility, automated driving and connectivity.
Arizona man killed by Takata airbag
The Takata airbag issue has again claimed a life, taking the confirmed toll to 24 people. Armando V. Ortega, a 55-year-old Arizona man, was killed by an exploding Takata airbag inflator and died on June 11, 2018 in hospital.
Tokyo Motor Show’s ‘Open Future’
The 2019 Tokyo Motor Show’s theme “Open Future” will demonstrate changing mobility. It’s at Tokyo Big Sight and multiple venues in Tokyo Waterfront City from October 24 to November 4.
BMW electrics get cold test
BMW is putting prototypes of its new electric models through the Arjeplog winter test centre in Sweden. It’s part of an intensive development programme to prepare the cars for market launch in 2020 and 2021.