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News5th Jun 20182 min readTesla Model 3: Deposit refund data revealed, teardown shows production cost…Scott CollieTesla's profit margins – or rather, its constant losses – have been the subject of countless column inches, but no-one has done the maths on what a Model 3 actually costs to build. That is, no one had until WirtschaftsWoche broke down four Model 3s in what Elon Musk described as the "best analysis of Model 3 to date". …
News4th Jun 20181 min readApple CarPlay to support Google Maps navigation…Derek FungWith the launch of iOS 12, the operating system behind the iPhone later this year, Apple users will soon be able to use Google Maps and other third-party navigation apps via the infotainment system of compatible cars. The announcement was made as part of today's keynote speech at Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Diego, California. …
News4th Jun 20182 min readNissan Leaf scores five stars in Euro NCAP testing…News4th Jun 20182 min readNissan Leaf scores five stars in Euro NCAP testing…
News4th Jun 20181 min readSkoda Sunroq unveiled…Derek FungThe Skoda Sunroq, a four-door open-top crossover based on the Karoq, has been unveiled by its student creators in Mladá Boleslav, Czechia. It took 23 students around eight months to design, convert and produce the Sunroq. The students received instruction, training and advice from Skoda's design and engineering teams. In addition to lopping off the car's roof, the students have redesigned the car's A- and B-pillars, modified the doors, and given the vehicle a new tailgate. …
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News4th Jun 20182 min readToyota 86: Charting its sales from 0-20,000…Scott CollieToyota Australia has officially sold 20,000 examples of the 86 since its launch in 2012, making it the first Toyota sports car to top 20,000 sales since the Celica in 1975. That's right, believe it or not it's been more than four decades since an exciting Toyota sold in such significant numbers. For reference, just 2895 people bought a Supra in Australia, while MR2 sales totalled 3451 over the car's life. …
