Next generation Kia Stinger under a cloud – report
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There may not be a second generation of the Kia Stinger, a report from Korean Car Blog has claimed.
It is the second time in less than 12 months the long term future of the turbocharged sports sedan has been questioned.
Last year CarAdvice reported Kia was undecided on whether it would build a successor to the current Stinger.
The Kia Stinger is a popular choice in Australia among former owners of Holden Commodore V8 and Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo sedans, and has sold well locally.
Kia ramps up electric cars overseas, Australian plans yet to be confirmed
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Kia will introduce two new electric cars by 2021, to bring its tally to 11 electrified vehicles in its fleet by 2025.
Although names of the new models are yet to be released, Kia says there will be a plug-in hybrid this year and a full-electric vehicle (EV) slated for a 2021 release.
Kia Australia says it is too early to determine whether these models will make it to local showrooms.
Toyota LandCruiser V8 dead: yet another report spells the end of an icon
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Read it and weep, Toyota LandCruiser V8 fans. Yet another report claims Toyota is well progressed with plans to phase out V8 petrol and diesel power for its heavy duty four-wheel-drives globally.
And yes, tragically, that includes the next generation Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and any updates to the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series workhorses.
All of them are likely to get V6 turbo diesel power and/or a V6 petrol hybrid option; none of this has yet been confirmed.
Electric car boom could result in resource shortages and toxic waste, ocean floor may have the solution – report
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The debate about the green credentials of electric cars has been reignited, with new research claiming a rise in electric vehicles could create a shortage in natural resources and further damage to the planet unless we find more sustainable ways to source the metals required to construct battery packs and wiring.
Fiat's new-generation 500 hatch will be sold exclusively in electric 500e form, which will be a delight to many, but what about fans of the existing Abarth 595 hottie?
Fiat and its performance arm Abarth have yet to offer diehards any word of an electrified performance-focused 500, but with the regular 500e claiming a mere 9-second sprint to 100km/h… there is certainly room for a hero hatch.
