INNOVATION NEWS
Deus Automobiles Debuts the 2,200HP Vayanne Hypercar
27 May 2022 - The future of the hypercar seems destined to be electric, and after increased appearances in recent months of such cars, here is another claimant to the throne of most potent battery-powered beauty - the Vayanne concept.
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX EV Concept Clears 1000km on a Single Charge
25 May 2022 - The all-electric Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX has proven its chops on the road, clearing 1000km on a single charge.
Volvo Cars Tech Fund Invests in Battery Technology Company StoreDot
23 May 2022 - Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast-charging battery technology for electric cars.
Vinfast Announce Battery Subscription Pricing for US
20 May 2022 - Vietnamese carmaker Vinfast is taking a new idea to the US market, revealing battery subscription plans for its VF 8 and VF 9 medium and full-size SUV models.
ZF Launches New Collision Mitigation System for City Bus Applications
18 May 2022 - ZF, the German auto parts manufacturer and engineering company has announced it is to launch a Collision Mitigation System for city buses.
Nissan Developing New Autonomous Driver Assistance Tech
16 May 2022 - Nissan is developing new driver-assistance technology that uses highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle’s surrounding environment to enhance collision avoidance.
Audi to Test Recycled Glass for Q4 e-tron EV
13 May 2022 - Audi has launched a project to recycle damaged vehicle windows and use them on the Q4 e-tron series electric vehicles.
Survey Shows Fuel Consumption Now No. 1 Factor for UK Car Buyers
11 May 2022 - Some interesting news out of the UK, where the result of a survey commissioned by used car marketplace CarGurus has shown that the number one priority for UK car buyers is fuel consumption.
Tata Motors Shows Off Avinya Concept
7 May 2022 - Indian automaker Tata Motors is providing a glimpse at its future electric models, unveiling the AVINYA Concept.
Formula E, FIA Reveal All-Electric Gen3 Race Car
6 May 2022 - Formula E and FIA have taken the covers off their third-generation all-electric race car - faster, lighter, and more powerful than its predecessors.
Ampol Rolls Out EV Charging Network across Australia
3 May 2022 - Australian petrol retailer Ampol has detailed plans to roll out a network of 150kW electric vehicle fast-chargers to its service stations.
Genesis Unveils X Speedium Coupe Concept
3 May 2022 - Genesis has unveiled the X Speedium Coupe Concept, previewing what customers can expect from the luxury automaker's next wave of electric vehicles.
Pony.ai Receives Taxi License for Autonomous Vehicles in China
29 Apr 2022 - Autonomous vehicle start-up Pony.ai has been awarded a permit to operate 100 robotaxis alongside traditional ride-hailing services in Guangzhou.
Lincoln Star Concept Revealed as Ford's Luxury EV
26 Apr 2022 - Lincoln, the luxury division of Ford, has pulled the covers off a new, futuristic, electric design concept - the Star SUV.
Concept Corner | Polestar O2 Roadster Concept
22 Apr 2022 - Polestar, the electric performance car brand which has just made its grand entrance onto the Australian automotive stage with its Polestar 2 EV, has unveiled this new concept, the O2.
Queensland Backing Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Projects to Drive Heavy Transport
20 Apr 2022 - Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria have announced a collaboration on a renewable hydrogen refuelling network for heavy transport and logistics along Australia’s eastern seaboard.
Smart Charger Trial Kicks Off in Victoria, Tasmania & ACT
19 Apr 2022 - A 12-month trial has begun across Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT which has seen smart chargers installed at the homes of more than 160 EV owners.
Hankook and Goodyear Reveal New Tyres for Electric Vehicles
18 Apr 2022 - Hankook and Goodyear have revealed new tyres specifically developed to handle the extra weight and torque of electric vehicles.
