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News this week: November 14-18

We publish a lot of car news during the work week (the rule is 70 odd) and it can be hard to keep up with everything – that’s the reason behind this weekend’s list.

In short, here are some of the key articles from our news desk as of this Monday summarized, just in case you missed them at the time.


IT’S A ‘SUV’ Dream Now

Porsche has gone ahead and done it. Finally, the production version of the high-riding 911 we’ve seen touring the Nurburgring over the past few years has been revealed, dubbed the 911 Dakar.

No version of the 911 is common, but the Dakar will be rare. Only 2500 pieces will be offered worldwide, with prices starting at $491,400 before shipping costs. The optional Rally Design Pack adds $54,730 before it goes on sale on that sticker.

Power comes from a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo, flat-six engine that produces 353 kW of power and 570 Nm of torque, the same as you get in the Carrera GTS, mated to a clutch transmission. 8-speed dual-clutch and all-wheel drive. The 100 km/h sprint takes 3.4 seconds.

FULL STORY: Porsche 911 Dakar 2023 revealed, price in Australia


Toyota’s EV deployment accelerates

Toyota previewed its bZ Compact SUV Concept at the Los Angeles auto show, though it didn’t provide any specs.

The bZ Compact SUV was one of 16 electric concepts from Toyota and Lexus introduced late last year, although Toyota did not reveal its interior at the time.

It has now introduced the futuristic, rather industrially luxurious cabin of the electric crossover, using eco-friendly materials – for example, the seats are made from recycled and plant-based materials.

FULL STORY: Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept revealed


Australian Desert Warrior

According to Ford Performance, the Australian-developed Ranger Raptor that will take part in this week’s Baja 1000 off-road race in Mexico “isn’t too far from what you might drive off the show floor”.

Like the 2017 award-winning F-150 Raptor, the Ranger Raptor Baja race car has been built to comply with the inventory category, which means a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, 10-speed automatic transmission Levels, powertrain and suspension are all from the road version you can buy.

Ford Performance Australia technical director Justin Capicchiano said: “The Baja 1000 is known around the world as one of the toughest off-road races on the planet.

FULL STORY: Specifications, behind the scenes of the Australian-developed Ford Ranger Raptor Baja racing car


Solar roofs on electric vehicles will take off?

According to the company’s own research in Europe, the Genesis Electrified G80 sedan’s solar panel can add approximately 1100 km of driving range over the course of a year.

Rooftop solar array made of photovoltaic silicon provides power that drips into the car’s 87.2 kWh battery while driving and parking, enhancing its ability to charge with a conventional plug.

Genesis claims that panels in good sunlight will produce the same amount of electricity as needed for two 100W bulbs or 11 household LED fluorescent lights.

FULL STORY: Genesis G80 EV’s solar roof adds 1100km range per year


SsangYong seems to be back, baby

A steady new SsangYong said it plans to accelerate the rollout of more SUVs and electric vehicles to bolster profitability and planned viability.

The Korean minnow brand said on November 11 that it had written off its recovery debts using funds from its acquisition of KG Group, and thus completed the company’s recovery procedure after approximately 18 years. month.

SsangYong Motor has been taken over by the court since April 2021 as former parent company Mahindra & Mahindra failed to find new investors amid the pandemic and financial problems.

FULL STORY: SsangYong rebuilding begins in earnest, as Australian sales pick up


Will EV-ICE soon have cost balance?

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said he expects the brand’s electric vehicles to reach the same price point as models powered by internal combustion engines within the next two to three years.

“We think we get [to price parity] … around 2025, when there will be enough technology to reduce battery costs,” he said European Automotive News. “Technology will drive scope. Less battery, more range, at a lower cost — we’ll get there.”

Volvo aims to achieve a battery pack cost of $100 per kilowatt hour (kWh) by 2025-26. The CATL-derived lithium iron phosphate battery in the Tesla Model 3 currently leads the world in affordability according to a recent analysis, costing $131 per kWh.

FULL STORY: Volvo CEO predicts price parity between EVs and ICEs by 2025


Industry body says electric vehicle ecosystem has some holes

The Motor Dealers Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) is appealing for government support amid fears the service and repair industry will be “seriously unprepared” to meet the electric vehicle spending by 2030.

The industry association says there are 49,000 automotive workers in NSW in need of upskilling to safely service and repair electric vehicles.

The NSW Government is working towards a target that EVs will account for 52% of new car sales being electric by 2030, with the “massive majority” being electric by 2035. The Australian Government has gone further, with a target. target is 89% of electric vehicle sales by 2030.

FULL STORY: NSW agency warns auto industry ‘not sufficiently prepared’ for electric vehicle targets


How much is the Honda Civic Type-R?

Honda will open orders for the Civic Type R on December 1, with the first deliveries to customers expected to begin in February 2023.

It costs from $72,600 drive away, or $25,400 more than the base VTi-LX. For reference, the upcoming model ended up running at a price of $54,990 before on-road costs.

It will be the last variant to join the local 11th-generation Civic lineup, sitting at the top of the upcoming e:HEV LX hybrid.

FULL STORY: Honda Civic Type R 2023 priced from 72,600 USD when driving


First national EV plan takes shape

The federal government says it has received more than 500 submissions for a discussion document designed to shape the country’s long-awaited First National Electric Vehicle Strategy.

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Bowen revealed the number of submissions on Twitter, adding that the government would “work closely on these issues in the coming weeks and months”.

Australia’s first national electric vehicle policy discussion paper – to complement the state’s numerous existing tax and rebate schemes – was released at the end of September.

FULL STORY: National electric vehicle strategy report attracts more than 500 submissions


Newly revealed Impreza

The sixth-generation Subaru Impreza, available only as a five-door hatchback, made its debut at the 2022 Los Angeles auto show.

Compared to the Crosstrek launched in late October, the Impreza is lower to the ground, has a different grille and bumper design, and omits the plastic wheel arch extensions.

A spokesman for Subaru Australia said: “The Impreza has been part of the Subaru family for 30 years and we look forward to sharing more details about the Australian market in the near future.

FULL STORY: Subaru Impreza 2023 launched, unknown time in Australia


Spectacular drop-top from Genesis

Genesis has completed its trio of X electric car concepts with a sleek convertible with a folding hardtop and seating for four.

Unveiled in Los Angeles ahead of the auto show there, the Genesis X Convertible concept shares its architecture and electric powertrain with the 2021 X Concept and 2022 X Speedium Concept.

Beyond that detail, Genesis hasn’t confirmed any other specs of the X trio, nor has it indicated whether these cars will be pre-production – although, it’s worth noting that Genesis posted trademarked the name X Speedium.

FULL STORY: Genesis X Convertible concept revealed as an electric convertible


What is this? A sexy Prius?

Toyota has revealed a nicer Prius, but don’t expect it to come here

auto expert understands that the new fifth-generation Toyota Prius hybrid and plug-in hybrid will not be offered in Australia after the fourth-generation model was discontinued earlier this year.

While that put Toyota Australia out of hybrid, it soon introduced the new Corolla Cross hybrid, which is expected to sell in much larger numbers than the Prius.

FULL STORY: Toyota Prius 2023 revealed




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