FURTHER BONUS FOR FRESH-FACED IONIQ 5

The Ioniq 5 burst onto the local electric vehicle scene more than three years ago like the greyhound favourite out of a trap at the Dapto Dogs. The Dapto dish-lickers have since gone to the dogs, with the track winding up, but the Hyundai-built Ioniq 5 crossover SUV has continued to live a storied life, which has included being named the 2022 World Car of the Year. Now the MY25 Ioniq 5 five-seat SUV locally has won styling updates, new features and technology, and two new battery sizes delivering up… Read more

ELECTRIC IONIQ 6 BUILDS UP A HEAD OF STEAM

At a mere year or so old, the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle is already among hallowed company. Back in the 1930s, steam locomotives were battling for bragging rights all over British railway routes. The height of the Art Deco period saw the birth of the A4 Class streamliner (‘streak’ to the young trainspotters of the day), designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, with its sleek profile, spats and aerodynamic surfaces based on the Bugatti racing cars of the day. Indeed, Sir Nigel, a friend of Ettori Bugatti, spent time in France… Read more