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Sales of US pick-ups surge despite market slowdownÂ
via caradvice.com.auUS pick-up sales in Australia are continuing at record pace, with Ram and Chevrolet posting big gains in the grip of the coronavirus crisis – and now the Melbourne facility that remanufactures them in right-hand-drive is struggling to keep up with demand.The Ram Trucks Australia assembly line has been running 24-hours a day, five days a week for more than a year – and the adjacent Chevrolet Silverado facility is also running at maximum capacity. -
Video: 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo unveiled in all its glory. Now can we please have it?
via caradvice.com.auMazda has released a video of the highly anticipated Mazda 3 Turbo in the US overnight, revealing further details about its increased power and all-wheel-drive grip.Headlining the company's small car range in North America, the model will come in two variants: the standard Mazda 3 Turbo, and the Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus.Buyers will have a choice of sedan or hatch, but no manual transmission is on the horizon at this stage. -
Land Rover loses trademark appeal against 'copycat' Ineos Grenadier
via caradvice.com.auLand Rover has lost an appeal in the United Kingdom High Court in its attempt to trademark the original design of the Land Rover Defender.This decision comes after Land Rover appealed the decision of the UK Intellectual Property Office, when it found the design is not distinctive enough.In those proceedings – Land Rover versus the Ineos Group, which recently unveiled the Grenadier off-roader – both car makers presented evidence through hand-picked expert witnesses. -
2021 Kia Picanto price and specs
via caradvice.com.auThe 2021 Kia Picanto has landed in Australian showrooms, with the facelifted hatchback range ushering in increased prices and upgraded exterior styling and fresh infotainment features.The Picanto, which was Australia's top-selling micro car for July 2020, has risen in price by between $300 and $800 depending on the variant, but retained its sub-$15,000 entrypoint (before on-road costs). -
2021 Kia Picanto: Australian prices revealed
via caradvice.com.auThe 2021 Kia Picanto has landed in Australian showrooms, with the facelifted hatchback range ushering in increased prices and upgraded exterior styling and fresh infotainment features.The Picanto, which was Australia's top-selling micro car for July 2020, has risen in price by between $300 and $800 depending on the variant, but retained its sub-$15,000 entrypoint (before on-road costs). -
Toyota recalls Prius and Corolla Hybrid models due to software fault
via caradvice.com.auToyota Australia has issued a recall of 847 examples of its Prius with Model Years from 2014 to 2015 (MY14-MY15), and 5118 examples of the Corolla Hybrid with Model Years from 2015 to 2018 (MY15-MY18).The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the hybrid system in the two models may shut down entirely when it detects a fault or component failure, rather than entering into a 'fail-safe' that provides the driver with reduced power. -
Honda CR-Z trademark sparks speculation about a new hybrid sports car
via caradvice.com.auHonda may have a new CR-Z in the works, with American publication Motor Trend reporting the Japanese car company has filed the model name with the US Patent and Trademark Office.The Honda CR-Z was relatively short-lived – having been offered from 2010 to 2016 – and touted as the first production 'sports car' with a hybrid powertrain. -
Ex-Google and Uber engineer sentenced to prison for autonomous vehicle data theft
via caradvice.com.auAnthony Levandowski, a former Google engineer who pleaded guilty to stealing company secrets before joining Uber’s autonomous vehicle program, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.He was also ordered to pay more than $850,000 (approximately AU$1.17 million) in fines and reimbursement.Levandowski entered into a plea deal in March of this year after declaring bankruptcy, and was sentenced earlier this week in San Francisco. -
Australian government commits $838,000 to rollout of smart electric car chargers
via caradvice.com.auAustralia's Federal Government has provided funding for the nation-wide rollout of 150 smart electric car chargers in an effort to encourage the uptake of electric cars while mitigating their impact on the nation's electricity grid.Through its Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the government has partnered with electricity provider Origin Energy, supplying a $838,000 grant to the two-year trial, which will provide chargers to both private owners and fleets. -
2021 Audi A5 price and specs
via caradvice.com.auPricing and specifications have been announced for the refreshed 2021 Audi A5 range, encompassing three body styles – coupe, liftback five-door sportback and cabriolet – across its six variant range.Audi’s seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch auto is standard across the range, along with Audi’s 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, albeit with different tunes. -
2021 Audi A4 pricing and specs
via caradvice.com.auThe 2021 Audi A4 range has landed in Australia with the local arm of the German brand confirming pricing and specification of its mid-sizer ahead of going on sale this week.Pricing gets underway at $55,900 plus on-road costs for the A4 35 TFSI and tops out at $74,900 for the A4 Allroad 45 TFSI. Prices are cheaper across the board over the outgoing range. -
2020 Jaguar I-Pace EV400 S review
via caradvice.com.auCongratulations everybody, we’ve made it. This is the stuff they made all those sci-fi movies about. It’s what The Jetsons promised to us as children. It’s halfway to the galaxy James Cameron created in Avatar. The 2020 Jaguar I-Pace is officially a spaceship on wheels. -
GMSV coming this year, Corvette pushed back to late 2021
via caradvice.com.auThe General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) brand is expected to outline its plans within the coming weeks or months – effectively replacing Holden Special Vehicles – however the iconic Chevrolet Corvette sports car has been delayed until late 2021 or early 2022.CarAdvice understands General Motors will announce its plans for GMSV once compensation negotiations with Holden dealers are finalised. -
Toyota hybrids hit record sales in JulyÂ
via caradvice.com.auTake-up of pure electric vehicles may be slow in Australia but we’re embracing the idea of petrol-electric power in record numbers.Excluding Tesla which does not publish sales figures, electric cars represented just 0.2 per cent of all new vehicles reported as sold in July 2020 (138 of 72,505 sales) as demand dropped by 40 per cent – in an overall market that was down by 12.8 per cent.
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