Apple, Hyundai and Kia put their EV talks on hold. Kia launches the Niro EV at the Australian Open, and more.

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Major News

Australian Federal Government rules out EV subsidies for private buyers:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/921607/federal-government-rules-out-electric-vehicle-subsidies-for-private-buyers-industry-reacts/

Apple and Hyundai/Kia work apparently paused:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-05/apple-talks-with-hyundai-kia-on-electric-car-paused-recently

Kia shows off new Niro EV vehicle at Australian Open:

https://ausopen.com/articles/news/kia-celebrates-20-years-australian-open-new-brand-reveal

Audi E-Tron GT leaked photos:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2021-audi-e-tron-gt-electric-car-revealed-in-leaked-images

Elon Musk admits Tesla quality controls and their recent improvements:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/elon-musk-admits-tesla-quality-control-issues

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Russian International Sports ban impact in F1?

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/07/how-russias-doping-ban-will-impact-on-motorsport/

Supercars

Supercars adjust tyre and fuel rules for 2021:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/06/supercars-tweaks-tyre-and-fuel-rules-for-2021/

General

Ferrari elects to not enter IndyCar as engine supplier:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/06/ferrari-elects-against-indycar-involvement/

Local News

BMW Australia increases price again:

https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/new-car-prices/bmw-australia-hikes-up-prices-for-the-second-time-this-year/

Volvo doubles sales compared to Jan last year:

https://autodeadline.com.au/Content/Volvo-Car/News-releases/Article/Volvo-Car-Australia-achieves-strong-start-to-2021-almost-doubling-January-sales/1061/1592/29507

2021 Nissan Qashqai coming February 18:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2021-nissan-qashqai-teaser-reveals-debut-date-and-possibly-rear-end-design-155583.html

2022 Nissan Pathfinder massive redesign:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2022-nissan-pathfinder-design-inspiration

2022 Lexus IS F, LS F, LC F updates due in Nov 2021:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/921126/2022-lexus-is-f-ls-f-and-lc-f-due-in-november-2021-with-up-to-493kw-report/

Honda NSX no longer for sale:

https://www.chasingcars.com.au/news/car-industry/honda-nsx-officially-dead-in-australia-after-zero-sales-in-2020/

Recalls: 

2011 - 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee models recalled:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/921297/2011-2013-jeep-grand-cherokee-recalled-with-fuel-pump-fault/

2014 - 2020 Hyundai Tucson recalled:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/921585/2014-2020-hyundai-tucson-recalled-93000-vehicles-affected-for-fire-risk/

Latest ANCAP Ratings:

https://www.ancap.com.au/

NEW: MG ZS EV

https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/mg/zs-ev/aed04c

International News

2021 Porsche 911 GT3 design teased:

https://www.thesupercarblog.com/2021-porsche-911-gt3-teased-could-be-unveiled-on-feb-16/

Insanity, 1300bhp Rezvani Hercules 6x6:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/truck/watch-out-its-1300bhp-bulletproof-rezvani-hercules-6x6

Fun:

Justin Bieber’s Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith:

https://www.motor1.com/news/486245/justin-bieber-rolls-royce-sighting/

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