Vehicles

Today, the highly anticipated refresh of the Tesla Model Y was officially unveiled and there's a LOT to unpack. When updating a vehicle, Tesla doesn't do things by halves. This isn't just a new front bar each year, instead they typically make small running changes to the production along the way and every 4-5 years then implement a big set of features that combine to...

From March 1, 2025, Switzerland will allow the first applications of automated driving in the country. The federal government has amended the road traffic regulations so that such vehicles can be used accordingly. Under the regulations, the use of driverless vehicles on pre-defined routes, highway pilot and automated parking would be permitted. With the new road traffic regulations, the federal government is opening up the...

A new vehicle recall has been issued today for four thousand, five hundred and fifty one Kia EV6's. The vehicles covered in the recall are model years 2021 to 2024 and includes all variants. This means the recall includes every Kia EV6 that has ever been sold in Australia. This issue relates to a software issue and while other EV manufacturers regularly resolve software issues with...

A number of Tesla's vehicles can and do tow trailers. For those who tow trailers, may be familiar with Tow Mode, which can be activated via the vehicle's touchscreen by navigating to Controls > Towing. Once engaged, it adjusts various vehicle parameters to handle the additional load and dynamics of towing. Tesla hacker@greentheonly has revealed that Tesla's 2024.45.32 software update contains a new 'Trailer Profiles'...

This year, I got my wife an EV charging cable (among other things). Having owned our EVs for 2 and 5 years, so far we've leveraged home charging off a standard 230V outlet and DC fast charging on road trips. There is a third option, destination charging that we use very rarely, but is an important aspect to Australia's charging options. Typically destination charging imagines you'll...

Make Christmas unforgettable with LEGO gifts. Whether you're shopping for kids, car fans, or tech nerds (including you!) check out our guide.

MINI Australia will introduce two new fully electric, high-performance models in early 2025: the All-Electric MINI John Cooper Works and the All-Electric JCW Aceman. These additions to the John Cooper Works range, initially revealed at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, represent MINI's expansion into the electric vehicle market. Performance and Specifications Both models feature aerodynamically enhanced designs and deliver identical performance figures. They are powered by electric...

BMW Group Australia has significantly expanded the solar panel array at its national headquarters in Melbourne as part of its company-wide sustainability and CO2 emissions reduction efforts. The roof of the headquarters, which houses office space for BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad and BMW Financial Services, now features 1,109 solar panels – an increase of 909 panels on the first installation of panels two years ago. Output...