Category: Automobile News

We have good news for fans of the Nissan Z: this year, you can buy one for the same price as last year. While that might not sound like huge news, it’s worth recognizing and applauding automakers that choose not to raise prices every year, especially when you’re talking about a sports car platform with […]

Lexus today revealed an updated RZ, but it’s not the only electric vehicle (EV) launch it has planned for this year. “The RZ will be one of three new BEVs Lexus will launch in the next 12 months,” reads a press release from Lexus Europe, suggesting the other two will arrive before the end of […]

Nissan has taken a step toward premiering its new autonomous mobility service by navigating a challenging urban road without a human in the driver’s seat using the Nissan Serena, Japan’s best-selling minivan. The developing service aims to reconcile local transportation challenges, such as driver shortages, stemming from the country’s aging and declining population.  Nissan’s driverless […]

The Australian Government’s Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for certain electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) has cost taxpayers 10 times more than initially projected, according to a tax expert. Speaking to the Australian Financial Review, Institute of Public Accountants senior tax adviser Tony Greco estimated the government is losing approximately $564 million annually […]

DIY – It’s In The Game Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality […]

Until now, the A4 was a rather upright, solid, sensible sedan, while the A5 was its sleeker, sportier, sexier sibling. Going forward, Audi is signifying powertrains by model numbers. So, odd-numbered vehicles are powered by petroleum, while even-numbered models get their juice from electrons. So, the future A4 will be battery-powered. If you want a […]

Makoto Uchida will be replaced as CEO of Nissan by the Ivan Espinosa, the company’s chief planning officer and head of motorsports, on April 1. Nissan’s board of directors met on March 11, and asked Uchida-san to step aside in favour of Mr Espinosa. Uchida-san will stay on as a director until the automaker’s shareholder […]

Another day, another report of Tesla sales dropping. The automaker’s performance in Europe has not been exactly stellar lately, with February sales down 10% in Spain, 42% in Sweden, 45% in France, 48% in Norway and Denmark, 53% in Portugal, 55% in Italy, and a whopping 76% in Germany, as reported by Reuters. Things are […]

The returning Geely brand’s debut product in Australia is even cheaper than expected. The mid-sized Geely EX5 electric SUV is priced from $40,990 before on-road costs in Complete trim, with the Inspire priced at $44,990 before on-roads. That’s $2500 less than pricing previously published on industry price guide Redbook. That makes it $1000 more than […]

While I don’t want to sound like a tourist guide recommending all the popular sites in Stockholm, with summer approaching, there’s one location you should consider visiting if you find yourself in Sweden’s capital city. Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of […]