News9th Apr 20181 min readVolkswagen partners with UniCar ride-sharing service…News9th Apr 20181 min readVolkswagen partners with UniCar ride-sharing service…
News8th Apr 20182 min readTesla Model 3: Dual-motor "probably" coming in July…Scott CollieThe more powerful, dual-motor Tesla Model 3 could enter production as soon as July this year, as the brand continues its production ramp-up. Asked by a Twitter user when the dual-motor model would arrive, CEO Elon Musk said Tesla needs to be building 5000 cars per week before adding another variant to the line. In a follow-up, the company founder clarified and said that would be "probably July". He also said white leather would likely be added to the options list around the same time. …
News7th Apr 20182 min readMitsubishi's sales success in Australia analysed…Mike CostelloMitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) often gets criticised for its model range – no real passenger car presence, and a few SUV staples getting long in the tooth despite regular upgrades. However, the value-driven company might be quietly laughing to itself right now, after posting 21,215 sales over the first quarter (Q1) of 2018, up 15 per cent over its record 2017 result. This places it fourth in-market, behind Hyundai but ahead of Ford, Nissan and Holden. …
News7th Apr 20182 min readHyundai: Same-same family design is "boring"…News7th Apr 20182 min readHyundai: Same-same family design is "boring"…
News6th Apr 20183 min readHolden sales nosedive, down 23 per cent in Q1…Mike CostelloHolden sales fell by a drastic 29 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, rounding out an extremely disappointing quarter-one (Q1) in 2018. GM’s local subsidiary, now in its first calendar year as a full-range importer rather than local manufacturer, has seen sales tumble 23 per cent over the Q1 period. Holden’s reduced national dealer network is clearly battling to keep volume at a feasible level, just six months after it shuttered the Adelaide factory. …
News6th Apr 20181 min readMercedes-AMG G65, SL65 to be axed - report…James WongThe Mercedes-AMG G65 and SL65 could be no more in a matter of months, according to a new report out of Germany. MB Passion Blog reports production of the G65 will end once the outgoing car is phased out, while the SL65 roadster will be axed in June – though no Mercedes-AMG representative has officially confirmed these claims. …
