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 underlying reason behind this weekend’s list.
In a nutshell, here are some of the key articles from our news desk from this Monday summarized, in case you missed them at the time.
Missing new Ranger warehouse
Ford’s most important new-vehicle launch in years has hit a rough patch.
A bulletin sent out to dealers confirms production of the 2022 Ford Ranger has been impacted due to the COVID-19 lockdown in China – home to many key parts suppliers for the Thai-made pickup truck. .
Dealers will have fewer new Ranger models for sale than initially forecast. As a matter of fact, the wait times for customers in the queue to buy the new Ranger are likely to be longer – though it’s unclear by how much.
FULL STORY: 2022 Ford Ranger Initial Stocks Decrease Due to COVID
Supra received a manual!
The three-legged Toyota Supra will arrive in Australia before the end of 2022.
The 2023 Supra will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission, as confirmed by a social media trailer, and features a number of detailed changes to keep the rear-wheel drive sports car fresh in the face of the new crisis. competition from the Nissan Z.
Along with the paddle shifters, which will feature an automatic rev control system, the Supra 2023 also features a new stability bushing, a retuned adaptive suspension and a host of driver aids tweaked to adjust Smoother and more responsive car controls.
FULL STORY: 2023 Toyota Supra revealed with manual
Tesla Model 3 waiting to explode
Australia’s best-selling electric car, the Tesla Model 3, has had an estimated wait time of up to 12 months.
According to the Tesla Australia website, new orders for the Model 3 sedan will now take between nine and 12 months to be delivered.
This latest development builds on an estimated six- to nine-month wait time we reported for the Model 3 sedan in March 2022, and an estimated five- to seven-month wait reported in March. 2 year 2022.
FULL STORY: Waiting time for Tesla Model 3 to 2022 extends to 12 months
Ampol put the charger next to the bow
Fuel company Ampol has launched Australia’s fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), with plans to deliver around 120 DC chargers nationwide by October 2023.
The charging network is being branded as AmpCharge and will begin with five test points at Ampol service stations in Carseldine (Queensland), Alexandria (NSW), Northmead (NSW), Altona North (Victoria) and Belmont (WA), will be online in June and July of this year.
Deploying Ampol as part of an agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Authority (ARENA) announced last July that ARENA is providing partial funding through the federal Fuel Futures Fund – billed last year as $7.05 million from total investment. $26.81 million.
FULL STORY: Ampol launches EV charger network
Ineos
Ineos Automotive has offered a promised price of $84,500 (before on-road costs) for the new Grenadier 4×4 – a successor to the clean spirit of the original Land Rover Defender.
It also kept its promise to charge a modest $1000 premium for the five-seat Station Wagon compared to the two-seat Utility Wagon, and remained committed to helping. the owner likes do-it-yourself maintenance.
Order books open from May 18, with Australia is now one of the top three global markets for placeholders. When the first models arrive at the end of 2022they will line up against its closest contemporary, iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series family.
FULL STORY: 2023 Ineos Grenadier price and specifications
The new generation Mercedes-AMG C43 has a 2.0-liter engine
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the first version of the new C-Class.
The midsize Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic will be available in Australia in the first quarter of 2023, featuring a version of the turbocharged mild-hybrid four-cylinder used in the SL 43 convertible.
An evolution of the engine that debuted in the AMG A45 S hatchback, the 2.0 liter engine in the C43 produces 300kW of power and 500Nm of torque. It replaces the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 on the current model.
FULL STORY: 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 confirmed to arrive in Australia
Express truck has a problem
Delivery trucks hit record sales, but Mitsubishi withdrew from this segment.
The Japanese marque has confirmed that “after assessing current global supply and business conditions” it will withdraw the French-made Express – a modified Renault Trafic – from its local lineup. side this year.
Mitsubishi expects the supply of LWB models to be exhausted by the middle of the year, while final customer deliveries of the SWB models are expected by the end of 2022.
THAN: Mitsubishi Express shut down, final delivery at the end of 2022
Chevy Corvette EV and hybrid coming soon
If you think a mid-engine Escort ship is a radical idea, Chevrolet wants you to sit in a bucket seat and fasten your six-point seat belt.
Overnight Chevrolet confirmed On Twitter: “An electrified Corvette will be available as early as next year and an all-electric version after that. Stay tuned for more.”
This happened not long after Mark Reuss, president of GM, speak CNBC The automaker is working on an electrified version of the Corvette, but declined to say whether the model will have a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain.
FULL STORY: Chevrolet Corvette hybrid to launch in 2023, EV also confirmed
New Amarok previewed before premiere
Volkswagen told us a little more about its much-anticipated new Amarok just before its full reveal and before it hits showrooms early next year.
Much of the design and engineering for Volkswagen second generation processed in Australia, this is a great opportunity to become Amarok’s top market.
This is because it is based on New generation Ford Ranger foundation, development is led by Blue Oval’s Victorian R&D team. However, VW had its team working in tandem with and with the program.
FULL STORY: Volkswagen Amarok 2023, more details revealed
Update VW Polo ANCAP
The Volkswagen Polo has once again been awarded the highest score by ANCAP, giving it five stars according to the latest 2020-2022 criteria in testing conducted by Euro NCAP.
Expected to hit dealerships in May 2022, Volkswagen has chosen to re-test the updated AE-generation Polo because it includes a richer list of standard features in the range.
New safety features include a central airbag, automatic emergency braking (AEB) with cyclist detection, lane-keeping assist, as well as front and rear parking sensors.
THAN: 2022 Volkswagen Polo gets five-star ANCAP safety rating
