Motoring Minute
New Car sales figures
The sale of new cars in Australia continues to decline and diesel sales are being hit hard. David Brown reports that electric and hybrid vehicles are doing well at least in percentage terms [Read More]
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ENVIROCAR Guide
PV For Your EV: Solar Tech Powers Electric Cars through Summer
With more EVs on Australian roads, demand for infrastructure is growing and placing stress on grid-powered charging stations. New solar-powered EV charging stations will maximise use of renewable energy, [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Some of the Most Fuel-Efficient Cars for 2020
Now more than ever, fuel economy is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a new car. Taking fluctuating fuel prices and the environmental impact of emissions into consideration, efficiency is [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Range Rover Sport P400e PHEV HSE AWD 2019 Review
To reiterate an earlier comment, the RR Sport P400e HSE PHEV may just be the perfect vehicle. In the space of a week it completely changed my perceptions. To the point of realising that I could actually buy one. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Pros and Cons Of Switching To Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular than ever. So much that you’ll probably at least see one in your neighborhood, despite the fact that not so long ago they seemed to be something of tomorrow and not today. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
The most powerful Porsche Cayenne is a plug-in hybrid
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupé draw their system output of 500 kW (680 HP) from the intelligent interaction of a four-litre V8 engine (404 kW/550 HP) and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission [Read More]
4WD & SUV Guide
BMW iPerformance plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive40e
With the Australian launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive40e, BMW Group has demonstrated its commitment to remaining at the forefront in the production of sustainable vehicles that deliver trademark BMW performance with low emission, fuel-efficient motoring. [Read More]
ENVIROCAR Guide
Mitsubishi upgrades 2016 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced body, chassis and powertrain enhancements, along with front, rear and interior styling changes, for its newly revised 2016 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV. The upgrades are in-line with the substantial mid-life changes to Mitsubishi’s recently released 2016 Outlander
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ENVIROCAR Guide
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV to power V.I.P. Home Services national fleet
V.I.P. Home Services will introduce lean, green electric vehicle technology to its national network with a new fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrids. The world-first Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid SUV was the star choice for V.I.P.’s franchise support team thanks to its practical SUV layout, five-star ANCAP safety and advanced electric vehicle technology. [Read More]
4WD & SUV Guide
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive Review
Mitsubishi may have found the holy grail of AWD SUV power plants with its all new PHEV Outlander. The PHEV Outlander may be the most sophisticated AWD SUV engine on the planet at the moment. [Read More]