[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Australia could be part of Japan’s plan to secure a “China-free” supply of electric-vehicle battery minerals and rare earths. View 2 images Japan is hoping to side-step China by sourcing battery minerals and rare earths for its electric cars directly from Australia and Canada. News outlet Nikkei Asia reports Japanese government ministers have been…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The ‘Big Three’ US car-makers claim more stringent fuel economy standards could lead to billions of dollars in fines if the targets aren’t met. View 4 images US car-makers could face billions of dollars in fines if a proposed increase to the country’s fuel economy standards is legislated, according to a peak body representing…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Photographers in the US have captured the clearest images to date of the first new Nissan Patrol 4WD in nearly 14 years. View 6 images View 6 images Previous“>Next Visible in the latest spy photos is the front fascia of the new Patrol, with a similar grille shape to the current model – but what…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] This week’s Drive the Bid podcast from AutoHunter.com has Derek Shiekhi and I riffing on cars that are part of the collector hobby, but we just can’t figure out why. Sure, neither of us are arbiters of what should be collectible/popular and what’s not, but everyone needs an outlet to deal with ruminations,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Personalising your vehicle is part of the fun of being a car owner, but could it get you into trouble? We find out. After spending your hard-earned money on a car, decorating it to your individual taste is almost a rite of passage. Whether it’s changing the colour, adding a personalised licence plate,…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A new trademark application has given us a hint at the next concept car from the world’s largest automaker. View 6 images In the lead-up to the Tokyo motor show later this month, online sleuths have discovered evidence of what could be a new Toyota concept car. The online BZ Forums have discovered a…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s still unclear when the Tesla Cybertruck will go into mass production, but one person will get the chance to secure theirs this weekend. A “low-vin” example of the eagerly anticipated EV will be auctioned off on Saturday at Petersen Automotive Museum’s 29th annual Gala, according to Bloomberg. The winning bidder will receive…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions today announced the return of the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) presented by Meguiar’s during the auction company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction for the second straight year. Held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, on the Polo Field at WestWorld of Scottsdale, this one-day event will be a part of all…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] The Mitsubishi Outlander has been given a mild update in Australia, accompanied by price rises of up to $800. View 8 images The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander line-up has been detailed, with both petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models receiving minor changes. The entry-level Outlander ES 2WD five-seater now starts from $37,740 before on-road costs…
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] A pedestrian has suffered traumatic injuries after being struck by a human-driven car and trapped under an autonomous robo-taxi in San Francisco. View 3 images A pedestrian who was struck by a human-driven car in a hit-and-run incident was subsequently trapped under a driverless ‘robo-taxi’, according to reports out of San Francisco. As reported…