News8th Sep 20182 min read2019 BMW X3 M and X4 M outed…News8th Sep 20182 min read2019 BMW X3 M and X4 M outed…
News7th Sep 20181 min readSkoda Vision RS Concept interior teased…Scott CollieSkoda has revealed another look at its upcoming Vision RS Concept, ahead of the car's reveal at the Paris motor show in October. The concept previews a new compact Skoda, likely the Rapid given the extended glass tailgate, and offers a glimpse at the styling cues that'll adorn the next generation of RS-badged models. …
News7th Sep 20182 min read2017/18 Jeep Cherokee drive-away pricing announced…Scott CollieJeep has announced drive-away pricing for the superseded MY17 and MY18 Cherokee, as it prepares to introduce the facelifted 2019 Cherokee in October. The range kicks off with the Sport, priced from $32,450 drive-away – down from $35,950 before on-roads. Power comes from a 2.4-litre petrol engine making 130kW and 229Nm, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. A set of 17-inch alloy wheels, a 5.0-inch touchscreen and a rear-view camera are all standard. …
News7th Sep 20182 min readTesla Model 3 stolen by reusing mobile phone authentication key…News7th Sep 20182 min readTesla Model 3 stolen by reusing mobile phone authentication key…
News7th Sep 20182 min readNissan receives $210,000 grant for EV charging project…James WongNissan Australia has announced it has been awarded a grant from the Victorian Government to fund its research project on electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, in partnership with the CSIRO and Delta Energy Systems. A sum of $210,000 has been approved from the New Energy Jobs Fund, and will help Nissan and its research partners look into off-grid charging infrastructure for EVs, and will run for 18 months. …
News7th Sep 20182 min readBMW Intelligent Personal Assistant coming in 2019…Scott CollieBMW has announced its competitor to MBUX, dubbed Intelligent Personal Assistant (IPA), ahead of its production debut in March next year. As is now standard in smart speakers from Google, Apple and Amazon, you can prompt the IPA with 'Hey BMW' – good luck to owners with a Google Home – and it'll take care of essentially any of the in-car functions for you. Owners can also name their car's assistant, with BMW offering Charlie or Joy as suggestions. …
