We publish a lot of car news during the work week and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date – that’s the reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, here are some of the key articles from our news desk as of this Monday summarized, just in case you missed them at the time.
Australia’s car emissions winners and losers in 2022
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI) has released its 2022 emissions results for each individual brand.
In it First announcement Regarding the voluntary emission reduction standard, it confirmed that the target of heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles (MC + NA) was not met while passenger cars and light SUVs (MA) did.
Now, it confirmed which brands hit their goals and which didn’t.
FULL STORY: Australia’s car emissions winners and losers in 2022
2023 Mahindra Scorpio priced for Australia
The 2023 Mahindra Scorpio The body-on-frame six-seat SUV goes on sale in Australia from 20 April and is now available for test drive.
Two variations Scorpio range starts at $41,990 drive awayand extends to $44,990 drive away until June 30, 2023. It is unclear how prices will change after this time.
This price of the entry-level Scorpio Z8 is lower than Ssangyong Rexton ELX by $7000, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX 4×4 by $10,750, and Isuzu MU-X LS-M 4×4 equals 18,100 dollars.
FULL STORY: Mahindra Scorpio 2023 price and specifications
LDV reveals new electric Toyota HiAce rival with a capacity of 1.2 tons
SAIC . engine Maxus the brand, known here as LDV, has unveiled its new electric vehicle electronic 7 mid-size van with two battery options and a range of over 360 km.
It will go on sale in the UK market in the second half of this year.
Ateco, the local distributor for LDV, previously confirmed it will launch a new mid-size cargo van in the fourth quarter of this year with both combustion and electric powertrains and a choice of three roof options, though it has not confirmed any other details. eDeliver7 seems reasonable.
FULL STORY: LDV reveals new electric Toyota HiAce rival with a capacity of 1.2 tons
Land Rover dead, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover replaced
Jaguar Land Rover dead, all car manufacturers hail called JLR. With this change, the role of the Land Rover brand will be reduced.
Adrian Mardell, JLR’s CEO since early 2023, announced the change today as he outlines the company’s electric vehicle strategy for the next decade.
As part of the accelerated version of re-imagine strategy devised during the two years of ‘s reign Former CEO Thierry BolloreJaguar Land Rover will change its name to JLR.
FULL STORY: Land Rover dead, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover replaced
Next Range Rover Evoque, Velar, Land Rover Discovery Sport will be electric cars
Jaguar Land Rover – now known as JLR – is accelerating its push into electric car production, and the next generation of its midsize models will now be electric-only proposals.
These crossovers will be based on the upcoming Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), which was previously billed as an electric-priority platform that will also support internal combustion engines (ICE) and plug-in functionality hybrid (PHEV).
As part of an updated Reimagine strategy announced overnight, JLR will invest £15 billion ($28 billion) over the next five years in the development and production of the new model, with most of the money going to spend on electric cars.
FULL STORY: New Range Rover Evoque, Velar, Land Rover Discovery Sport will be electric cars
Polestar 4 revealed: SUV coupe without a rear windshield
What comes after Polestar 1, 2 and 3? The pole star 4Of course.
Revealed at the Shanghai auto show, the 4 is slightly smaller than 3 revealed in 2022.
A launch date for Australia has not been confirmed; Polestar says launch details for the global market will be confirmed in 2024.
FULL STORY: Polestar 4 revealed: SUV coupe without a rear windshield
Lexus brings LM luxury passenger car hybrid to Australia
The second generation of Lexus LM The luxury mover has been revealed, and it’s coming to Australia.
Lexus says local launch times, specifications and pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle’s launch date.
It indicated earlier that it will launch three new models in three new segments for the brand mid-2024, so the LM should arrive in the next 12 months or so.
FULL STORY: Lexus brings LM luxury passenger car hybrid to Australia
China’s six-wheeled ute revealed, Australia on the card
Great Wall just revealed a dream ute with its six-wheeler CyberPickup concept at the 2023 Shanghai auto show.
The Cannon 6×6 ute plug-in hybrid – with an all-electric range of 50 km – has certainly caught our attention and is certainly highly anticipated for anyone who needs an extra payload. and traction.
auto expert has been told the vehicle has been certified for the Chinese market with a towing capacity of 3.5 tons with a capacity of up to 6 tons for special purposes.
FULL STORY: China’s 6-wheel ute revealed, Australia on the card
Ford Puma electric car confirmed for Australia
Ford confirmed electricity has not yet been revealed Small SUV Puma will join the e-Transit, e-Transit Custom and Mustang Mach-E at showrooms in Australia.
Ford Australia boss Andrew Birkic said that leopard lion is the final step in plans to launch five electrified vehicles Down Under before the end of 2024.
Although it would technically achieve that goal, Escape ST-Line plug-in hybrid will not go on sale until the end of 2023 when Ford kills the model locally.
FULL STORY: Ford Puma electric car confirmed for Australia
Ford Escape: Toyota RAV4 rival in Australia
Ford won’t have a best-selling competitor TOYOTA RAV4 And Mazda CX-5 in Australia by the end of 2023.
The brand has confirmed it will pass Escape locally before the end of this year, just over 20 years after it debuted Down Under. Both its petrol and plug-in hybrid models will be cut.
“We don’t take those branding and branding decisions lightly. We go through a very rigorous process, with many factors to make those decisions,” Ford Australia boss Andrew Birkic told the media. “We believe now is the right time.”
FULL STORY: Ford Escape: Rival of Toyota RAV4 in Australia
Porsche Cayenne 2024: Flagship SUV overhaul revealed
Porsche The (current) largest SUV has been overhauled for 2024.
While it’s technically a mid-life update for an existing model that debuted in 2019, Porsche describes it as “one of the most far-reaching product upgrades in Porsche’s history.” “.
Have inspiration from taycannew face Cayenne features improvements to the engine, suspension and handling, as well as an updated dashboard featuring a digital instrument cluster and optional front passenger displays.
FULL STORY: Porsche Cayenne 2024: Flagship SUV overhaul revealed
MG Cyberster: Electric Boxster rival officially revealed
We already know what it looks like thanks to patent photos, spy shots, And profile of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, but here it is: production specifications MG Cyberster.
MG has released a series of images of the electric roadster, which will show off at the Shanghai auto show this week, two years after it was first previewed in concept form.
A spokesperson for MG Motor Australia said: “I can confirm that we will be bringing the MG Cyberster to the Australian and New Zealand markets and hope to have more exciting news to share in this regard in the near future. next time”.
FULL STORY: MG Cyberster: Electric Boxster rival officially revealed
BMW reveals its fastest electric car
by BMW flagship electric car has a new flagship car of its own and this is the most powerful electric car of the brand.
The BMW i7 M70 xDrive features a two-motor four-wheel drive system, with the rear motor generating 360 kW and the front generating 190 kW.
Total system torque is 1015Nm in Sport mode, for a total system output of 485kW and the torque of 1100Nm when the M Launch Control or M Sport Boost function is activated.
FULL STORY: BMW reveals its fastest electric car
