There are three main brands of Swedish-designed cars made in 2024.  We all know about Volvo; some of us may know of Polestar, and maybe a few of us have heard about Koenigsegg.  Apart from Scania, who makes trucks and other things, it’s the aforementioned manufacturers that are creating and making new vehicles. Volvo One of the oldest companies in Sweden, Volvo has been making cars since 1927, when Assar Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson worked together to make a substantial car that would be able to withstand the rigours of the Scandinavian climate.  The first model was called the ..read more

In the near future, Suzuki is looking to bring more hybrid technology into their mix of tricks.  The current and soon to be available cars that Suzuki are delivering are exciting to look at, fun to drive, and are keeping pace with modern styling trends.  Following Suzuki’s launch of the popular long-wheelbase (5-door) version of the boxy Jimny XL 4×4, Suzuki will be introducing at least another two new models in 2024.  Hybrid technology is going to be part of Suzuki’s plan over the next year or two.  Despite the fact that CO2 gets pumped into horticultural green houses to ..read more

The pool of new hybrid vehicles from which a new car buyer can buy from has grown considerably over the last couple of years.  The mainstay of hybrid manufacturers (e.g., Honda and Toyota) that have been in the hybrid game for over two decades are still providing us with some great vehicles; however, we have plenty of new hybrid options to choose from now.  Hybrids vehicles are vehicles that are powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE) but also have one or more electric motors to enhance a vehicle’s fuel economy, lower its overall emissions (gCO2/km), and add to the car’s perf ..read more

There would be little debate over whether a Nissan GT-R is a legendary supercar or not.  It has been one of the most exciting cars of the last two to three decades, having even set a record on the Nürburgring racetrack of 7:08.68 min in 2013, which was achieved by the Nissan GT-R NISMO.  Recently, the Nissan Hyper Force concept car stunned the crowds at a car show in Japan.  Could this concept potentially be the next new Nissan GT-R supercar? The Nissan Hyper Force is an all-electric beast with a seriously brazen design suggesting time warp speeds!  In the car’s layout is ..read more

Across the Tasman, there are plenty of people getting annoyed at the increase in large, damaging potholes that have developed over the last few years on NZ’s tarmac road surfaces, even on main State Highways.  Over there, for quite some time, EV owners have been getting a free ride on the coattails of motorists using an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle and who pay their fair share of road user chargers (RUCs) and/or a large portion of tax levied on the fuel at the pumps for the roading upkeep.  This got me thinking about how should we be fairly introducing EVs to the masses ..read more

So, you’re looking to purchase an eco-friendly car in 2024?  That’s awesome!  There are so many fantastic options available right now that all help you to do your part to protect our environment.  Of course, one of the most common questions we’re getting right now is:  Should I buy a hybrid or electric vehicle in 2024?  That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide to give you a better understanding of the differences between electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as what else you need to know to make the right decision.  So, buckle up, and let’s get into it ..read more

How does a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine boasting 302 kW of power at 6500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque between 3000 and 4000 rpm sound to you?  To my ears, this is pretty impressive stuff on any given day.  Big entities AVL Racetech and Hungarian HUMDA Lab have used their know-how to work on advancing the hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2 ICE).  These engines have long been known for their low performance and lean-burning capacity, but AVL Racetech and Hungarian HUMDA Lab have succeeded in producing something that changes this impression completely. According to Toyota, the fut ..read more

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, so does the landscape of fuel alternatives.   Although the market was traditionally dominated (if not monopolised) by petroleum and diesel engines, the recent rise in alternatively fuelled vehicles is reshaping the way we think about transportation.  Today, there are many potential ways of fuelling a vehicle, such as:  electric vehicles (EVs) hybrids vehicles  biodiesel vehicles  propane vehicles  compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles  One fascinating addition to this list is the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehic ..read more

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of the automotive industry’s green revolution, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil-fuelled cars. However, the perception of high upfront costs has deterred many Australians from making the switch to EV cars. So, to address this concern, both federal and state governments across Australia have introduced a variety of incentives to make EVs more affordable. Let’s explore the many EV incentives available throughout Australia and provide insights into how you can maximise savings when buying an Electric Vehicle. Wh ..read more

Stock image – not the Luton Airport carpark fire. I’m not sure if you caught this one on the news recently but recently, Luton Airport in London was shut down because of a major fire that ripped through a full car park, writing off over 1000 cars.  It wasn’t long until someone posted videos of this on YouTube and other social media, with at least one video – which went viral – either suspecting or outright blaming EVs for the fire and even claiming that this would kill the EV market. Well, we all know that the social media is not the most reliable source of new, unless its news about your ..read more