Volkswagen ID.R sets new electric lap record of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 6:05.336 minutes
Volkswagen has achieved another milestone in electro-mobility: The ID.R, powered by two electric motors, lapped the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 6:05.336 minutes – faster than any electric vehicle before it. Driver Romain Dumas beat the previous record set by Peter Dumbreck in a NIO EP9 back in 2017 by 40.564 seconds. With an average speed of 206.96…
Read full article >>The Tesla Model 3 is finally on sale in Australia
The all-electric Tesla Model 3 is now available to order online in Australia. The drive-away price for the lowest cost version is $66,000 (excluding on-road costs and delivery fee). But this will still give you 0-100km/h in just 5.6 seconds and a range of 460km (est NEDC rating) The online configurator for the Tesla Model…
Read full article >>Di Grassi victorious in the battle for Berlin and secures a home race victory for Audi
Lucas di Grassi flew around Tempelhof Airport to secure a second successive win on home soil for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler in Berlin. Di Grassi drove to victory from third on the grid, making progress up the order in the early stages and holding on to record his 10th career victory in the ABB FIA…
Read full article >>Australian Jaguar EV owners get 5 years free, unlimited charging on the Chargefox network
Jaguar Australia is supporting its EV drivers with five years’ free, unlimited charging on the Chargefox ultra-rapid charging network Australia-wide.* Jaguar Australia has signed an official agreement with Australia’s biggest public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Chargefox. The relationship makes Jaguar the first local manufacturer to formally support EV drivers through an agreement with the…
Read full article >>GM announces its Digital Vehicle Platform, a new electric architecture for EV’s and self-driving cars
General Motors President Mark Reuss has announced the company’s all-new electronic platform necessary for its next-generation of vehicles, EVs, active safety, infotainment and connectivity features, and the evolution of their Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance feature. These and many other advancements are central to GM’s vision for a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and…
Read full article >>Volvo Car Group teams up with CATL and LG for next gen Volvo and Polestar EV batteries
Volvo Car Group has signed long-term agreements with leading battery makers CATL and LG Chem to ensure the multi-billion dollar supply of lithium ion batteries over the coming decade for next generation Volvo and Polestar models. The agreements cover the global supply of battery modules for all models on the upcoming SPA2 and the existing…
Read full article >>Hyundai to invest $130 million AUD in Croatian Electric Supercar builder Rimac
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have jointly invested $130 million AUDs in Rimac Automobili – the Croatian high-performance electric vehicle technology and sportscar company. The companies have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on the development of high-performance electric vehicles. With the new collaboration underway, Hyundai Motor Group aims to speed up its…
Read full article >>Volkswagen have received 15,000 orders for the new ID.3 in just the first week of pre-orders
It was a big statement from Volkswagen that their ID.3 electric car would be the third chapter in the company’s long history. When you consider that the first two were the Beetle and then Golf that’s a lot to live up to. But less than one week after the start of pre-orders for the ID.3…
Read full article >>All-new Kia e-Niro wins the ‘Game-Changer’ award at 2019 Autocar Awards
The all-electric Kia e-Niro has been named a ‘Game Changer’ at the 2019 Autocar Awards. The ‘Game Changer’ award is given to cars that bring new, higher standards to a hard-fought class, or for defying conventions to bring unexpected benefit for buyers. The Kia e-Niro has been designed to merge crossover-inspired design with a class…
Read full article >>The new Aston Martin all-electric Rapide E debuts on the streets of Monaco
Following a public reveal at Auto Shanghai just last month, Aston Martin’s first all-electric model – Rapide E – has wowed the crowds in Monaco, after taking to the city’s world-famous streets for it first public demonstration at the Formula E Monaco ePrix. Taking part in two dedicated on-track sessions throughout the day, the British…
Read full article >>Vergne victorious on the streets of Monaco as Massa claims maiden Formula E podium
Jean-Eric Vergne lifted himself back into title contention with victory on the streets of Monaco, bringing to an end the streak of eight consecutive different winners so far this season. The reigning champion held off the advances of Oliver Rowland in the closing stages with energy levels dropping but managed to hold station and take…
Read full article >>The new Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been released with a 8.9 kWh 300km range battery
With over 60,000 cars sold since its launch in 2016, the original IONIQ has established itself as one of the main pillars in Hyundai’s progressive future mobility lineup. Together with the Kona Electric, Hyundai is the automaker with the widest range of electrified powertrains. The latest edition of the IONIQ is the next logical step…
Read full article >>General Motors CEO confirms plans for Electric Pickup Truck to take on Ford, Rivian & Tesla
Just days after the announcement of Fords $500 million USD investment in EV start up Rivian, General Motors has now announced it would also develop an all electrified pickup truck. General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed plans for an all-electric full-size truck during Tuesday’s quarterly financial results call to investors. Barra said that electric “full-size…
Read full article >>Robin Frijns takes first Formula E win in a chaotic, rain soaked Paris E-Prix
Robin Frijns persevered through tricky weather conditions to cling on to victory in a frantic race on the streets of the French capital. With a slippery surface, damaged front wing and numerous restarts to contend with, Frijns managed to hold position and stay ahead of Andre Lotterer – who again had to settle for second…
Read full article >>Ford Motor Co to invest $500 million into electric SUV & Pick Up Truck startup Rivian
Rivian today announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery electric vehicle for Ford’s growing EV portfolio using Rivian’s skateboard platform. Ford joins Amazon who announced in February that it would invest $700 million…
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