2026 Toyota RAV4 Aussie range detailed: PHEV and hybrid on the way, but so are price rises
Toyota Australia has revealed more details of its inbound sixth-generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 mid-size SUV ahead of sales commencing between April and June next year. As previously reported, the new Toyota RAV4 will be offered locally with plug-in hybrid power for the first time, along with fresh styling and enhanced tech to help it fend […]
Somerset Council to expand EV charging in UK county
The money is coming from the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, and will be used to target areas where residents typically lack off-street parking. The 17-year contract will see a minimum of 1,606 AC charger (up to 7kW) sockets delivered with the goal of improving overnight charging. Additionally, the council will also […]
Fiat opens its UK order books for the Grande Panda
The new Fiat Grande Panda will actually hit the stores a little earlier, as dealers will be displaying the car on a nationwide tour taking place between 4 September and 11 October. For customers, November remains the more interesting date, as deliveries are scheduled for then. Fiat is making the new version of the Grande […]
Hyundai Offers 7-year warranty across line up, including EVs
Hyundai, one of the first brands to bring EV offerings to Australia, has now increased the warranty on all their passenger cars to 7 years, including their EV lineup – if they service their vehicle at a Hyundai dealer. The previously long-standing 5-year offering had been in place for 18 years, and still remains for owners […]
Which electric cars have the most range?
For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top dozen contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even […]
Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?
Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used as generators for […]
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I noted, partly in disbelief, to […]
Bayer adds five Mercedes Benz eCitaro buses to its fleet
The bus company Bayer from Ehingen is adding five Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro buses to its fleet. With the all-electric city buses, the company is now expanding its pioneering e-mobility offerings in the region. At the handover in the Neu-Ulm customer centre of Daimler Buses, the family business founded in 1929 also took delivery of two 18-metre-long Mercedes‑Benz […]
City of Amsterdam orders 40 all-electric DAF XD trucks for waste collection
The City of Amsterdam is acquiring 40 electric DAF XD trucks for waste collection. The DAF XD Electric 6×2 FAN trucks will be delivered in 2026 with a variety of body types, each designed for a specific application. The order of fully electric DAF trucks is part of Amsterdam’s ambition to reduce CO2 and other emissions […]
Tesla Model Y L is launched in China
Tesla Model Y L also listed as Tesla Model YL has been launched in China. The vehicle’s price starts at CNY 339,000, which is roughly USD 47,180. The first units will be delivered to customers in China next month. Here are the complete Tesla Model Y L specifications for China. More details will be added […]