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Brands of electric vehicles Polestar is expanding its partnership with Luminaireannounced it would use the latter long distance LiDAR technology in the future prime. Already confirmed for use in the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV, the technology will also be used in Polestar 5 four-door grand tourer. The new Prime, inspired by the Precept concept, is set for a 2024 launch. The announcement comes as Volvo, another company under the Geely umbrella and part owner of Polestar, has committed to offering a combination of cameras, radar, sensors and LiDAR for its active safety and driver assistance features. Its EX90, due next…

Australia’s new car market continues to show signs of recovery after years of supply chain chaos, with deliveries up 11.9 percent in January year-on-year (YoY). The data showed 84,873 shipments in January, which was the best result for the first month of the year since 2018. It also continued its consecutive YoY monthly growth through last July. “These data… show that the industry continues to recover from years of supply chain disruptions and delays,” said Federation of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber. Sales of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars accounted for 12 percent (10,426) of sales, with BEVs…

McLaren will reportedly reveal the successor to the now defunct 720S supercar in April this year, which will have more power, tweaked styling and a new name. A person briefed on the matter told Automotive News this new McLaren model will be called 750S and it will be a “perfect mix” between the 720S and 765LT. “It’s not as extreme as the 765, but it’s a little more aggressive than the 720,” said the unnamed source. “This is the top of the food chain without getting into the Ultimate Series stuff or bespoke commissions.” Spider 720S The McLaren 750S will…

A new Toyota HiLux Ram-sized unibody ute is believed to be hiding under this boxy guise. Development of a new model, codenamed Project 291 and potentially badged RAM 1200reportedly led by Stellantis’ Latin American operations. Brazilian outlet Autos Segredos reports the Ram 1200, which will launch in Brazil in the second half of 2023, will use the LWB Small-Wide 4×4 LWB unibody architecture that underpins the Jeep Compass and its three-row Commander sibling, as well as Fiat Brazil. Toro ute. The Brazilian outlet reports the 1200 will share many things with the Jeep Commander, including its front doors, A-pillar and…

Ferrari record breaking sales 13,221 cars worldwide in 2022, surpassing previous records and showing that demand for ultra-luxury sports cars is greater than ever. 2022 sales revenue is 18.5 percent stronger than the previous year. It also comes as luxury brands such as Lamborghini, Bentley and Rolls-Royce announce record sales for 2022. The Maranello-based company also achieved a record net profit of €939 million ($A1.45 billion), up from €833 million ($A1.28 billion) it made last year. Portofino M The Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region was the largest for Ferrari in 2022 with 5958 vehicles delivered. This is an…

New Volkswagen Amarok has been priced for Australia. With a starting price of $50,990 before on the road, the starting price has risen by $5100 for 2023 – although the new Amarok promises to be a much safer high-tech proposition than its venerable predecessor. Three engines will be offered: a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder (in two states of tune), a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6, and a 2.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. The 2.3 liter petrol engine is unique to the Amarok compared to the Ford Ranger that shares its platform. Volkswagen will offer five trim levels: Core, Life, Style, PanAmerica, and Aventura. The…

Mercedes-Benz Australia have confirmed the order for it AMG G63 still closed for the foreseeable future. This comes as the company details the on-sale date and price for the limited edition G63 Edition 55 commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Mercedes-AMG brand. Orders for the Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 will be treated as separate from the regular G63, according to a Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson. Holders of existing orders for the regular G63 will be treated on a case-by-case basis, the spokesperson added, and they may be asked by their dealers if they want to get the G63 Edition 55 instead.…

Mercedes-AMG is celebrating its 55th anniversary by launching a limited edition version A45 Q, CLA45 Sand G63 in Australia. The A45 S 4MATIC+ Edition 55, CLA45 S 4MATIC+ and G63 Edition 55 were all revealed in the middle of last year but now have local prices, as well as a confirmed on-sale date. It is unclear at this stage when they will arrive. Their prices are as follows: 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4MATIC+ Edition 55: $115,8002023 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S 4MATIC+ Edition 55: $126,5872023 Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55: $394,991 All prices do not include on-road costs. A spokesperson for Mercedes-AMG Australia…

Price cuts and adequate supply encourage Tesla Model 3 electric sedan to a large number of deliveries in January, with 2927 of them reaching customers’ hands. As such, the Model 3 is the best-selling passenger vehicle on the market and number three in monthly sales overall – behind only the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. It is the highest trim ever for an EV on the Australian market. The Model 3 also drove overall EV sales to 5.7 percent of total market share, nearly doubling total EV share from calendar year 2022. Tesla recently cut the price of the Model…

Bank orders for Audi e-tron GTthe brand’s most powerful series production car, already leaning towards the hottest RS variant. Although the RS e-tron GT costs $248,200 before on-road costs, or $68,000 more than the base e-tron GT, more customers have placed orders for it than its more affordable counterparts. “Given that Australia is the sixth largest market for Audi’s high-performance RS model worldwide, that’s no surprise to us,” said Audi Australia CEO Jeff Mannering. “In fact, if you look at the orders across our dealer network in Australia, our e-tron GT orders are quite strong and we’re quite happy with…