BYD’s high-end sub-brand Yangwang has set a new world speed record for an electric vehicle. The Yangwang U9 Track Edition recorded a speed of 472.41 km/h on August 8 at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The record was set by German professional driver Marc Basseng, who was behind the wheel for the previous global EV speed record in 2024. “Last year, I thought I’d peaked. I never expected to break my own record so soon — but here we are, at the same track, with new… Read more

Collecting Cars is offering a 4×4 wagon for auction that once belonged to the late Steve Irwin, the world-famous Australian conservationist and zookeeper. The leading online auction platform for the sale of classic, performance and collectible cars will offer via online auction the ‘Crocodile Hunter’s’ beloved 1982 Toyota LandCruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier. This special hard-working ‘Troopie’ previously performed duties at Queensland’s renowned Australia Zoo, the popular 300ha facility that today continues Steve Irwin’s mission of conservation through education.  Powered by a 4.9-litre Cleveland Ford V8 engine and indicating an impressive… Read more

Costco members have the chance to get $2500 off the price of a new Leapmotor C10 SUV until the end of October. Autoconnect and Leapmotor Australia have partnered to bring the offer to members who will receive an exclusive $2500 discount off the drive-away price of either the C10 BEV or C10 REEV. The BEV is a fully electric vehicle while the REEV is a hybrid that uses a petrol generator to charge the battery, offering extended range with electric performance. This offer is available in addition to other nationally… Read more

Nothing like a special edition to get the heart pumping and the Honda Civic Type R FL5 fits the bill. Finished in Racing Blue, Honda Australia is not saying how many FL5s will be available for purchase, but you’d better get in quick. The sought-after Type R FL5 is a product of Honda’s racing heritage and expertise, blending leading ride and handling with the stunning performance of its VTEC Turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine tuned to produce 235kW of power and 420Nm of torque. Designed in Japan, the FL5 Type R’s… Read more

Polestar has set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance by an electric SUV. The Polestar 3 Long range Single motor variant was able to travel a total of 935.44km on a single charge. The attempt took 22 hours and 57 minutes to complete in mixed weather conditions, including rain. The standard SUV achieved an efficiency of 12.1 kWh/100km. Professional efficiency drivers Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker and Richard Parker switched every three hours to maintain alertness. The Polestar 3 achieved its claimed range of 706km (WLTP) with 20.0 per… Read more

Bentley has delivered the first of its Mulliner-built Batur Convertibles. The interior, created with the client’s detailed input, features a unique ‘one plus one’ design. The driver’s cockpit and passenger seat are finished in contrasting but complementary colours. A true one-off design, the exterior of the Batur Convertible is finished in Opalite with Beluga and Mandarin highlights.   Strictly limited to a small number of cars, the Batur Convertible retains the most powerful version of Bentley’s iconic W12 hand-assembled engine. Created by Mulliner, Bentley’s in-house bespoke division and the longest standing… Read more

Already four years old Nissan’s first fully electric SUV Ariya is due to arrive in September. The production version of Ariya was unveiled in 2019, but its launch was delayed because of the global chip shortage caused by the COVID pandemic. It has been on sale in New Zealand since late 2024. Based on the LEAF EV, Ariya is 4595mm long, 1850mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2775mm. Ariya will be offered in four grades with either a 63kWh or 87kWh battery packs, with a range from 385 to 504km…. Read more