Auto Catch Up by Daily Auto Fix

Lots of new launch details for models this week, and the order books for the GMSV Chevrolet C8 Corvette are now open.

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Panel:

Ashley Perkins (@dailyautofix)

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Major News

Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan new car delivery delays outlined; Australia

https://performancedrive.com.au/hyundai-mitsubishi-nissan-new-car-delivery-delays-outlined-australia-0420/

Hyundai Australia outlines chronic delays of up to 11 months

https://www.caradvice.com.au/957733/hyundai-australia-outlines-chronic-delays-of-up-to-11-months/

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series: Top four features

https://www.motoring.com.au/toyota-landcruiser-300-series-top-four-features-130459/

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and GR Sport revealed, due in showrooms this year, no mention of hybrid

https://www.caradvice.com.au/959680/2022-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-and-gr-sport-revealed-due-in-showrooms-this-year-no-mention-of-hybrid/

First M electric car headlines BMW i4 range

https://www.motoring.com.au/first-m-electric-car-headlines-bmw-i4-range-130274/

2021 Genesis G70 pricing and specs detailed

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-genesis-g70-pricing-and-specs-detailed-upgraded-luxury-challenger-takes-aim-at-audi-a4

2022 Lexus NX revealed, Australian launch due November 2021

https://www.caradvice.com.au/960489/2022-lexus-nx-revealed-australian-launch-due-november-2021/

Upgraded Hyundai i30 N will be pricier

https://www.motoring.com.au/upgraded-hyundai-i30-n-will-be-pricier-130451/

Toyota Mirai travels record 1003km on hydrogen power

https://www.motoring.com.au/toyota-mirai-travels-record-1003km-on-hydrogen-power-130277/

Volkswagen ID.3 has a chance to be Australia's most affordable EV - but there might be a bit of a wait

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/volkswagen-id3-has-a-chance-to-be-australias-most-affordable-ev-83823

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets production electric vehicle lap record at The Bend

https://www.caradvice.com.au/960642/2021-porsche-taycan-turbo-s-sets-production-electric-vehicle-lap-record-at-the-bend/

7-Eleven Australia chooses not to install electric vehicle chargers locally, despite US pledge

https://www.caradvice.com.au/958190/7-eleven-australia-chooses-not-to-install-electric-vehicle-chargers-locally-despite-us-pledge/

GMSV officially opens order books for 2022 Chevrolet C8 Corvette in Australia

https://performancedrive.com.au/gmsv-officially-opens-order-books-for-2022-chevrolet-c8-corvette-in-australia-1112/

Nissan Z reveal locked in for August 17

https://www.motoring.com.au/nissan-z-reveal-locked-in-for-august-17-130441/

New Toyota GR Supra A91-CF Edition unleashed

https://www.motoring.com.au/new-toyota-gr-supra-a91-cf-edition-unleashed-130276/

2021 Alpine A110 price and features

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-alpine-a110-price-and-features-toyota-supra-porsche-cayman-jaguar-f-type-and-audi-tt

Bugatti unveils monstrous Chiron Super Sport with 1176kW

https://performancedrive.com.au/bugatti-unveils-monstrous-chiron-super-sport-with-1176kw-0922/

Reborn Ferrari Dino hybrid V6 hits the road

https://www.motoring.com.au/reborn-ferrari-dino-hybrid-v6-back-on-the-menu-130404/

For Sale: Police-confiscated Lamborghini Huracan Performante, in Australia

https://performancedrive.com.au/for-sale-police-confiscated-lamborghini-huracan-performante-qld-1014/

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Rolls-Royce breaks another record with a $37m bespoke model, Victoria votes in its EV tax, and Aussie muscle car prices remain insane.

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Major News

Australian muscle car prices remain in top gear:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/956408/now-that-is-art-australian-muscle-car-prices-remain-in-top-gear/

Forester, XV and Outback delays as Subaru begins rebuilding suppy with chip shortage easing:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/expect-forester-xv-and-outback-delays-as-subaru-begins-rebuilding-supply-with-chip-shortage

The Toyota GR Corolla is coming to change the hot hatch game:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/the-toyota-gr-corolla-is-coming-to-change-the-hot-hatch-game-heres-when-you-will-see-japans

Top EOFY deals despite stock shortages:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/top-eofy-2021-new-car-deals-mazda-hyundai-kia-nissan-and-ford-commit-to-discounts-despite

Local News

Could expanding Nissan products to include the Titan, Ariya and Navara Nismo the key to combat rivals?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/nissan-titan-ariya-navara-nismo-why-expansion-could-boost-the-japanese-brand-down-under-to

Toyota LandCruise 300 Series diesel delays possible:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/lc300-diesel-delays-why-you-will-have-to-wait-longer-than-you-thought-for-your-v6-diesel

Polestar aims to win customers over by being the most sustainable:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/will-the-2022-polestar-2-be-australias-most-sustainable-car-when-it-arrives-83704

Mitsubishi introduces special ASX and Eclipse editions to combat stock shortages:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/mitsubishi-asx-and-eclipse-cross-to-score-special-editions-to-address-vehicle-delays-83652

Rolls-Royce reintroduces coachbuilding program for your bespoke desires:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/956365/rolls-royce-unveils-37-million-bespoke-boat-tail-convertible/

Elon Musk claims new Tesla Roadster will 'fly':

https://www.motoring.com.au/elon-musk-claims-new-tesla-roadster-will-fly-130179/

BMW Motorrad GS Experience Programme Australia confirmed:

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/motorbikes/news-motorbikes/bmw-motorrad-gs-experience-programme-australia-confirmed/

Victoria EV tax slammed by the Greens:

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/victorias-new-electric-car-tax-slammed-climate-vandalism/

Genesis G80 and GV80 scores 5-star ANCAP rating:

https://performancedrive.com.au/genesis-g80-and-gv80-score-5-star-ancap-safety-rating-2700/

Mercedes-benz S 580L and Maybach S 680 join Australian lineup:

https://performancedrive.com.au/mercedes-benz-s-580-maybach-s-680-join-australian-lineup-2623/

International News

The Ford F150 Lightning is impressive and they've pretty much thought of everything:

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/05/29/ford-f150-lightning-range-higher-than-advertised-report/

Ford calls Bronco Hardtop their 'Achilles heel':

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/05/ford-calls-bronco-hardtop-their-achilles-heel-cant-say-when-theyll-be-delivered/

The windscreen-less McLaren Elva gets windscreen option:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2021-mclaren-elva-windshield-option-detailed/

 

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Is MG turning out to not just be a budget-friendly car marker, but also an EV supercar maker? Porsche says the Cayman and Boxster next-gen might be EV, and Isuzu Ute Australia celebrates 200,000 deliveries since 2008.

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Major News

Next-generation Porsche Cayman and Boxster to be electric?

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/cayman/107818/next-generation-porsche-cayman-could-go-fully-electric

Isuzu Ute Australia celebrates 200,000 deliveries since 2008:

https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/isuzu-ute-australia-celebrates-200000th-vehicle-sales

Subaru dealers in Victoria moving to fixed-pricing model:

https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/melbourne-trivett-subaru-dealers-move-to-fixed-price-model

MG Extender dual-cab ute unveiled in Right-Hand Drive:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2021-mg-extender-ute-unveiled-in-thailand-in-right-hand-drive

MG Cyberster EV supercar concept to be revealed:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/936395/mg-cyberster-electric-supercar-set-for-reveal-next-week-teased-once-again/

Cupra VW’s brand coming to Aus:

https://thedriven.io/2021/03/26/vws-cupra-brand-coming-to-australia-despite-hostile-environment-for-evs/

Renders for Ferrari’s SUV land online:

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/03/new-ferrari-purosangue-suv-heres-another-rendered-attempt-at-what-it-could-look-like/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Season Opener of 2021 in Bahrain this week.

Supercars

General Motorsport News:

Fans asking Nurburgring to honor Sabine Schmitz by naming a corner after her:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/sabine-schmitz-s-fans-are-asking-the-nrburgring-to-name-a-corner-after-her-158318.html

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Nissan taking a different hybrid route:

https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/nissans-hybrid-with-a-difference

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA pricing revealed:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-eqa-250-pricing-revealed-129135/

2021 Hyundai Nexo specs for Australia:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/936437/2021-hyundai-nexo-local-specs-revealed-for-australias-first-hydrogen-powered-vehicle/

ICE

Australia Post honours Holden in stamp collection:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/935921/holden-honoured-by-australia-post/

Toyota GR 86 aiming to be quicker than BRZ:

https://www.motoring.com.au/new-toyota-gr-86-may-be-quicker-than-brz-129136/

Volkswagen Amarok W580 enters production in Clayton:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/936637/2021-volkswagen-amarok-w580-dual-cab-ute-enters-production-in-clayton/

2021 Subaru Outback recalled for brake booster issue:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/938538/2021-subaru-outback-recalled-for-brake-booster-issue/

2021 Hyundai Kona N seen without disguise:

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/hyundai/kona/103512/new-2021-hyundai-kona-n-spied-undisguised

International News

Jeep 4xe charging network for off-roading:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/hybrid-off-roading-jeep-4xe-charging-network/

Nissan 400Z US details leak:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-nissan-z-car-400z-details-leaked/

First-look review for the GV70 from the US:

https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-genesis-gv70-suv-first-look-review/

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Volkswagen says Australia will become an automotive third-world. MG continues their EV crusade, and sales of the LandCruiser 200 Series continue.

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Major News

Ford Australia and the models it needs downunder:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/fords-ranger-junior-maverick-all-new-bronco-and-other-models-barred-from-australia-that

Australia is environmentally-backwards according to Volkswagen:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/935217/environmentally-backwards-australia-becoming-the-automotive-third-world-volkswagen-claims/

BMW i4 revealed and coming in 2021:

https://performancedrive.com.au/bmw-i4-production-car-revealed-on-sale-later-in-2021-1722/

BMW iX xDrive40, xDrive50 confirmed for Australia:

https://performancedrive.com.au/bmw-ix-xdrive40-xdrive50-confirmed-for-australia-arrives-q4-this-year-1712/

Toyota says buy the LC200, as the 300 Series is coming:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/toyotas-warning-for-land-cruiser-200-series-shoppers-buy-now-or-youll-pay-later-as-300

2021 MG Marvel R EV:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-mg-marvel-r-electric-detailed-electric-suv-competition-heats-up-as-new-hyundai-ioniq-5

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Season Opener of 2021 in Bahrain this week.

Supercars

Van Gisbergen dominates Sandown:

https://www.speedcafe.com/event/melbourne-4/

General Motorsport News:

ARC opener postponed due to extreme weather:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/03/22/arc-opener-postponed-due-to-extreme-weather/

Local News

Hot Wheels wants to make a die-cast model of your car:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/935394/hot-wheels-wants-to-make-a-die-cast-model-of-your-car/

EV’s/Hybrid’s

ICE

Bentley teases new Continental GT Speed:
https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-bentley-continental-gt-speed-to-be-most-dynamic-model-yet-1714/

2022 Mercedes-Benz SL will be AMG-only:

https://performancedrive.com.au/2022-mercedes-benz-sl-will-be-amg-only-awd-only-video-1523/

2022 Peugeot 308 detailed:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2022-peugeot-308-detailed-new-toyota-corolla-mazda-3-hyundai-i30-kia-cerato-and-volkswagen

Is Toyota bringing back the sub-$20k model?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-the-sub-20000-toyota-back-the-aygo-x-prologue-concept-is-the-rugged-urban-runabout-to

International News

Over $20million AUD of vehicles go up in flames:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/935548/alleged-arson-attack-destroys-multi-million-dollar-car-collection/

Gordon Murrary T.50 hits the track for first tests:

https://performancedrive.com.au/gordon-murray-t-50-hits-the-track-for-first-tests-video-1623/

GR Heroes coming out of Japan?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/more-toyota-gr-corolla-hot-hatch-and-wagon-details-drop-more-road-less-rally-for-200kw

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The Lamborghini Countach turns 50. Hyundai's Kona N previewed, and Polestar confirmed for Australia.

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Major News

Lamborghini Countach turns 50:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/933453/the-legendary-lamborghini-countach-turns-50/

Australian Government takes steps to protect consumers and car dealerships:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/933013/federal-government-to-protect-consumers-and-car-dealerships-from-being-abandoned-by-foreign-auto-giants/

Date for ban of Petrol and Diesel cars looming in the EU:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/932989/european-union-set-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-new-cars-report/

Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, coming by end of 2021:

https://performancedrive.com.au/polestar-2-confirmed-for-australia-arriving-by-end-of-2021-1023/

Hyundai Kona N previewed with exterior revealed:

https://performancedrive.com.au/hyundai-kona-n-previewed-again-exterior-revealed-1012/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Honoring Murray Walker, F1 Legend:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/murray-walker-an-f1-commentary-legends-best-quotes-and-moments-4983373/4983373/

Formula 1 Tests in Bahrain coverage:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/

Supercars

General Motorsport News:

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Kia previews all-new EV based on E-GMP platform:

https://performancedrive.com.au/kia-ev6-previewed-as-all-new-ev-based-on-e-gmp-platform-0915/

Toyota Camry almost exclusively Hybrid:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-toyota-camry-pricing-and-specs-detailed-mazda-6-skoda-octavia-volkswagen-passat-and

Honda planning hybrid versions of HR-V, Civic and CR-V:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/honda-planning-hybrid-versions-of-hr-v-civic-and-cr-v-to-take-fight-to-toyota-82816

ICE

Genesis GV70 details confirmed, but no pricing...yet:

https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-genesis-gv70-initial-details-confirmed-for-australia-0923/

Lexus facelifts LX 570 S SUV:

https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-lexus-lx-570-s-facelift-announced-on-sale-in-australia-0909/

Mercedes-AMG C 45 to replace C 43:

https://performancedrive.com.au/2022-w206-mercedes-amg-c-45-to-replace-c-43-4cyl-turbo-0823/

Audi SQ2 pricing and specs:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-audi-sq2-pricing-and-specs-detailed-new-mercedes-amg-gla-35-bmw-x2-m35i-and-mini

2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 pricing and specs:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-mercedes-maybach-gls-600-pricing-and-specs-detailed-is-this-the-most-luxurious-suv

Haval Tank 300 being studied for Australia:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/a-chinese-tank-is-coming-for-your-toyota-land-cruiser-new-haval-tank-300-on-the-cards-for

International News

Lotus Evija hypercar to sound like the Lotus 49 V8 Formula 1 car:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/932746/lotus-evija-electric-hypercar-will-sound-like-a-v8-f1-car/

GR Yaris hot laps the Nurburgring:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35809204/watch-a-gr-yaris-keep-up-with-a-bmw-m2-competition-at-the-nurburgring/

The production version of the Jeep Wagoneer detailed:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35809318/check-out-every-luxurious-detail-of-the-2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer/

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Porsche gets 'performance adventurers' excited with the Taycan Cross Turismo. Mitsubishi Express Van scores 0-star ANCAP rating, and MG launches the HS PHEV.

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Major News

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed:

https://performancedrive.com.au/porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-revealed-4s-and-turbo-for-australia-0511/

MG HS Plug-In announced (and becomes a top-10 brand):

https://performancedrive.com.au/2021-mg-hs-announced-plug-in-hybrid-awd-variants-added-0222/

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mg-makes-aussie-top-10

Who’s left to buy the incoming LC300 LandCruiser?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/who-will-be-left-to-buy-the-toyota-landcruiser-300-series-v8-frenzy-continues-82630

Volvo to expand SUV portfolio sacrificing sedans and wagons:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/volvo-expands-suv-production-over-cars

Mitsubishi response to Express Van zero star ANCAP rating:

https://www.motoring.com.au/mitsubishi-express-definitely-not-unsafe-128770/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Porsche could enter Formula 1 by 2025, if sustainable fuels a promoted (report):

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931141/porsche-to-enter-formula-one-in-2025-if-sustainable-fuels-are-promoted-report/

Supercars

Want to own one of the best seats at Bathurst?

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931146/448-conrod-straight-mount-panorama-could-be-yours/

Van Gisbergen injured in mountain biking accident:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/03/06/van-gisbergen-injured-in-mountain-biking-accident/

General Motorsport News:

Local News

Victoria Government plans to ‘partly privatise’ registration and licensing:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931279/victorian-government-announces-plan-to-partly-privatise-registration-and-licensing/

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Hyundai registers first Hydrogen vehicles:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/930464/vfacts-hyundai-first-to-register-hydrogen-car-fleet-in-australia/

300kW Volvo C40 Recharge SUV-coupe unveiled:

https://www.motoring.com.au/300kw-volvo-c40-recharge-suv-coupe-unveiled-128788/

ICE

2021 Nissan Navara launches:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-navara-launches-with-promotional-drive-away-pricing-to-lure-buyers-from-toyota

Jeep Australia is bringing a limited number of Wrangler Unlimited Willys:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2021-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-willys-special-edition-revealed

Volkswagen considering Ford Ranger Raptor rival, with off-road-focused W580: 

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931096/volkswagen-considering-ford-ranger-raptor-rival-off-road-amarok-w580/

Holden GTSR W1 pair up for sale:

https://www.motoring.com.au/million-plus-hsv-gtsr-w1-pair-up-for-sale-128847/

Nissan Patrol Warrior pushed back to 2022:

https://www.motoring.com.au/nissan-patrol-warrior-flips-to-2022-128813/

The latest generation BMW M3 and M4 recalled in the US:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/bmw-m3-and-m4-recalled-for-faulty-abs-australian-impact-unknown

International News

Hyundai unaffected so far by the chip-shortage:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/global-semiconductor-shortage-continues-to-stifle-auto-production

Hennessey unveils bonkers 745kW McLaren 765LT:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/931269/hennessey-offers-745kw-mclaren-765lt-powertrain-upgrade/

Honda launches Level 3 driverless tech in Japan:

https://www.motoring.com.au/honda-launches-level-3-driverless-tech-in-japan-128829/

Fun

New Hot Wheels Game:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/hot-wheels-unleashed-video-game-here-for-the-big-kids

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Ford renews local investment with Design Center renovations, local deliveries of the Porsche Taycan begin, and the bonkers Land Rover Defender V8.

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Major News

Ford Australia invests $12million into Design Center Renovation:

https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/ford-australia-design-center-will-undergo-12-million-dollar-renovation/

Local Launch of Porsche Taycan:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/929457/2021-porsche-taycan-deliveries-begin-in-australia-test-drives-now-available

Alfa Romeo working on a BMW 5 Series Rival?

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/alfa-romeo-reportedly-working-on-bmw-5-series-rival-128750/

Land Rover Defender V8 confirmed:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/land-rover-defender-v8-confirmed-but-not-cheap-128708/

Aston Martin Sales Slump 32%:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/aston-martin-sales-slump-32-per-cent-but-dbx-signals-revival-128718/

New Peugeot logo:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/peugeot-reinvents-itself-with-new-logo

Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-ioniq-5-revealed-with-800v-fast-charging-128667/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Alonso won’t be at Alpine Car Launch:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alpine-confirm-alonso-wont-travel-to-the-uk-for-new-car-launch-next-week.7rcq0UZSUxxXpIJ27OmOHE.html

Ferrari apparently has ‘recovered speed’:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.data-suggests-ferrari-have-recovered-quite-a-lot-of-speeds-on-the-straights.7htBRyAQYpcUnPXQbzwqqz.html

Supercars

 

General Motorsport News:

Buy Block’s First Rally-Winning Subaru:
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35586922/buy-ken-blocks-first-rally-winning-subaru

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 available to Aussies:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/worlds-most-exotic-track-car-now-available-to-aussies-128686/

Ferrari enters Le Mans Hypercar category from 2023:

https://www-ferrari-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ferrari.com/en-EN/competizioni-gt/articles/ferrari-enters-the-le-mans-hypercar-era?

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Free Regional Charging in Victoria to boost touring:

https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/network-offers-free-ev-top-ups-to-boost-touring/

ICE

Subaru Brumby coming back using a Toyota HiLux underneath?

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/subaru-brumby-reborn-subaru-ute-could-return-as-a-toyota-hilux-twin-82489

Mercedes-Benz G 400d arrives in Australia, along with a $30k price hike for the G63:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mercedes-benz-g-400d-diesel-finally-touches-down-128754/

Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing:

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/australia-this-is-your-all-new-2021-mercedes-benz-s-class-and-it-starts-at-au240700/

World’s Fastest ute ready to order in Aus:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/worlds-fastest-ute-is-ready-to-rumble-ram-1500-trx-order-books-open-in-australia-82538

New Subaru WRX and STI:

https://www.motoring.com.au/new-subaru-wrx-and-sti-powered-up-128752/

in-turbo V8-powered Lexus IS F on the cards:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/twin-turbo-v8-powered-lexus-is-f-on-the-cards-128749/

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Wolfsburg Edition arrives:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/volkswagen-tiguan-allspace-wolfsburg-edition-arrives-128735/

Hyundai Tucson specs and pricing for Australia:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/928388/2021-hyundai-tucson-australian-model-range-and-specifications-revealed/

Hyundai Sonata N Line turbo pricing and specs:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hyundai-sonata-n-line-turbo-pricing-and-specs-128723/

Nissan X-Trail Pricing:

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-x-trail-pricing-and-specs-detailed-toyota-rav4-mazda-cx-5-rival-scores-modest

International News

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45, most likely not for Aus:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/928226/2021-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-edition-45-leaked-unlikely-for-australia/

Gordon Murrary T.50S Niki Lauda edition at $5.5m:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/track-only-gordon-murray-t-50s-niki-lauda-edition-arrives-128652/

Aston Martin Valhalla to use a Mercedes-Engine:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35632256/aston-martin-valhalla-wont-use-aston-martin-designed-v-6-engine/

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Porsche to become a synthetic fuel-maker from 2022, and Ford to go all-electric by 2030.

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Major News

Porsche to become synthetic fuel-maker from 2022:

https://www.motoring.com.au/porsche-to-become-synthetic-fuel-maker-from-2022-128597/

Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030:

https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/17/22287284/ford-electric-vehicles-ev-europe-2030

Jaguar Land Rover all-electric by 2025:

https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a35549323/heres-how-jaguar-will-go-electric/

The ultimate Valentine's gift? Bugatti Chiron for ‘Alice’:

https://www.motor1.com/news/487844/bugatti-chiron-alice-pink-white/

Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III sets auction record:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/ford-falcon-gtho-phase-iii-sets-auction-record-128592/

McLaren Artura Hybrid supercar revealed:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/925428/2021-mclaren-artura-price-and-specs-hybrid-v6-joins-supercar-line-up/

Porsche 992 911 GT3:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/new-375kw-porsche-911-gt3-unleashed-128580/

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Drive to Survive Season 3 Premieres March 19

Vettel sells his Ferrari road cars:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/formula-one/sebastian-vettel-selling-glorious-set-road-cars#1

Haas facing uphill PR battle:

https://www.planetf1.com/news/haas-social-media-nikita-mazepin/

Albert Park updates

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/17/albert-park-modifications-beginning-next-week/

Supercars

Possible Showers for Season Opener:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/21/possible-showers-for-supercars-season-opener/

Aerotweaks for Commodores in the field:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/21/why-supercars-has-given-commodore-aero-tweak/

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

MG HS PHEV arrives in March:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mg-hs-phev-here-next-month-128619/

Next-generation Honda HR-V revealed with Hybrid:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/926150/2021-honda-hr-v-officially-unveiled-australian-launch-confirmed/

ICE

New Generation Subaru BRZ to launch in the second half of 2021:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/new-subaru-brz-launch-locked-in-128620/

New Generation Subaru WRX and STI confirmed:

https://performancedrive.com.au/next-gen-2022-subaru-wrx-confirmed-for-australia-1900/

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander revealed:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2022-mitsubishi-outlander-revealed

2021 Skoda Octavia Price and Specs:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/925432/2021-skoda-octavia-price-and-specs-fourth-gen-sedan-and-wagon-lob-with-style-tech-and-price-increases/

2022 Nissan Qashqai revealed, arriving next year:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2022-nissan-qashqai-revealed

Ford reveals limited-edition Ranger Tradie:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/limited-edition-ford-ranger-tradie-released-128599/

International News

Maserati teases smaller SUV:

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/smaller-maserati-suv-teased-again-128622/

Audi says A1 might not survive, but A2 and R8 EVs possible:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/audi-boss-says-a1-might-not-survive-a2-and-r8-evs-possible

Semiconductor Shortage Halt Productions:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35567273/semiconductor-shortage-halting-production/

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Mercedes to ditch 6 and 8-cylinder engines for upcoming C-Class including AMG models. Injectronics launches hybrid battery exchange program.

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Major News

2022 Chevrolet Corvette in RHD spotted testing:

https://www.caradvice.com.au/924458/2022-chevrolet-corvette-spotted-testing-in-right-hand-drive/

Mercedes-Benz C-Class to ditch six and eight-cylinder engines:

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1131269_next-mercedes-benz-c-class-to-come-exclusively-with-4-cylinder-engines-including-amgs

Apple Car talks with Hyundai stall:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/apple-car-not-dead-yet

Volkswagen signs deal with Microsoft for autonomous driving tech:

https://www.slashgear.com/vw-and-microsoft-are-building-an-autonomous-car-platform-with-azure-at-its-heart-11658892/

Chrysler to become an EV brand in Aus?

https://www.caradvice.com.au/924160/chrysler-gets-stay-of-execution-under-stellantis/

Melbourne-based company to launch battery recycling program:

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/injectronics-launches-hybrid-battery-exchange-program

Motorsport News 

Formula 1

Fernando Alonso suffers injuries whilst cycling:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/155003/alonso-undergoes-surgery-for-jaw-fracture

F1 teams agree on engine freeze plan in 2022:

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/154995/f1-teams-approve-engine-freeze-plan-for-2022

F1 teams offer broad support for new qualifying format with Saturday sprint races:

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.broad-support-from-f1-teams-for-new-sprint-race-format-at-some-races.7o0u5or8wIxY62OgYYjtcY.html

Supercars

Winton pre-season test has been postponed with new dates proposed:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/12/supercars-books-further-winton-back-up-dates/

General Motorsport

TCR Round 2 delayed:

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/12/lockdown-halts-shared-tcr-asbk-event/

No forest rally in ARC: 

https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/09/queensland-replaces-wa-on-arc-calendar/

NASCAR not expecting any new OEMs without hybrid transition:
https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/155030/nascar-doesnt-expect-new-oems-without-hybrid-move

Indycar at Pikes Peak: 

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35491681/jr-hildebrand-pikes-peak-hill-climb-in-an-indycar/

Local News

EV’s/Hybrid’s

Audi E-Tron GT launched and coming to Aus:
https://www.caradvice.com.au/922940/2021-audi-e-tron-gt-launched-due-in-australia-in-the-second-half-of-this-year/

Toyota Mirai hydrogen fleet arrives in Australia: 

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-mirai-hydrogen-fleet-arrives-in-australia-race-is-on-with-hyundai-nexo-125094

ICE

Kia will debut the new logo on incoming Kia Cerato:

https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-kia-logo-to-make-its-australian-debut-on-the-cerato-marking-new-company-direction-125117

Prototype HSV GTSR W1 to be auctioned: 

https://www.drive.com.au/news/prototype-hsv-gtsr-w1-to-be-auctioned-500-000-expected-125110?trackLink=articleResults11

McLaren 765LT debuts in Aus, priced from $609,650:

https://performancedrive.com.au/mclaren-765lt-debuts-in-australia-priced-from-609650-1012/

International News

2021 Porsche Taycan breaks electric vehicle records:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/38986/porsche-taycan-breaks-13-speed-and-endurance-ev-records-including-1000-km-track-run

Electric Chevrolet Corvette due in 2024: 

https://carbuzz.com/news/theres-more-news-about-the-c8-corvette-hybrid

2022 Ford F-150 Raptor launches onto the dirt:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/truck/woah-its-new-ford-f-150-raptor

Roush presents the most powerful Mustang ever with 775bhp:

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/roush-reveals-most-powerful-ever-mustang-775bhp

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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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