Is it illegal to unplug an EV while it’s charging?
Well, this one is a can of worms. There are no specific offences for unplugging an electric vehicle (EV) that’s charging But you could find yourself fined for other offences Expect leniency if it’s fully charged, but if it’s still…
Got a lot of enemies? This SUV has you covered
Eclectic car brand Rezvani is adding a new member to its ranks: the beefy and borderline over-the-top Arsenal. The US firm, known for everything from lightweight sports cars to 6×6 utes, has once again used the Cadillac Escalade as a…
Toyota shareholders worry about distracted chairman
Akio Toyoda may have retained his role as Toyota chairman, but the executive’s support continues to fall amid recent scandals and perception among some shareholders that he’s too focused on the brand’s motorsport ventures. As reported earlier this week, Toyoda-san…
JLR taking on Chinese EVs with the help of Chery
JLR is set to revive the Freelander nameplate for a new line of electric vehicles (EVs) for China, with plans for eventual global distribution. The new EVs are set to be built on architecture supplied by Chery, with whom JLR…
Can’t go without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? Survey says you’re not alone
A recent consumer survey has revealed around one third of consumers would refuse to buy a car that lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Results from the survey, conducted by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and shared…
EV maker files for bankruptcy after failing in fight against Tesla
US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, less than two years after it launched its Ocean SUV as a rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. “Fisker has made incredible progress since our founding, bringing…
2024 Volvo XC60 Black Edition review
The Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 Black Edition PHEV is like a regular XC60 but, you guessed it, more black. Joining the line-up as the flagship variant of Sweden’s popular mid-sized SUV, the Black Edition is positioned to sell on style…
Smart #5 electric SUV is brand’s largest, most powerful car ever
The Smart #5 has broken cover, with the Tesla Model Y-sized electric SUV set to be the brand’s most powerful vehicle to date. Key specifications for the Smart #5 were revealed in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology…
2024 Kia EV6 review | CarExpert
There was such buzz for the Kia EV6 GT before it launched in Australia in 2023. Here was the fastest Kia ever, capable of doing the 0-100km/h dash in just 3.5 seconds – faster than some supercars! It was delayed…
Why Cadillac says its latest resurrection will work
To many Australians, Cadillac conjures up images of enormous pastel-coloured coupes with soaring tail fins. The brand has gone through many transformations since its glory days of the 1950s, and General Motors executives have openly admitted the luxury was recently…