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News this week: November 7-11

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.


Name change for updated Audi EV

Audi’s mid-life update to the e-tron SUV not only brings more power and range, but also gets a new name.

The Audi Q8 e-tron 2023 will arrive in Australia within six months of its European launch, which means a local launch around the middle of next year.

e-tron and e-tron S become e-tron Q8 and e-tron SQ8, aligning them with the internal combustion engine-powered Q8 and SQ8.

FULL STORY: 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron – new name, more range for electric SUV


The cost of living heavily affects car buyers

It’s no secret that cost-of-living pressures are on the rise, with RACV’s latest Annual Automotive Cost Survey explaining exactly how much – quantitatively.

The latest iteration of the motor club’s more than 50-year-old annual survey shows once again the MG 3 Core is the cheapest new car to own and operate in Victoria.

But running costs reported in the most recent survey are $100 more per month than last year’s survey – the equivalent of a minimum 17.5% increase in auto costs over just a 12-year period. month.

FULL STORY: The running costs of Australia’s cheapest cars have skyrocketed


BMW finally offers an acceptable warranty

BMW currently offers a 5-year warranty for the BMW, BMW Motorrad and Mini brands in Australia.

The move comes two and a half years after Mercedes-Benz increased the three-year warranty to five years, a move followed by Volvo, Audi, Lexus, Jaguar Land Rover and Alfa Romeo.

BMW Australia told the media “Australia is now a 5-year warranty market”. The new warranty officially goes into effect on November 1, although it will be retroactively applied to vehicles registered after October 1, 2022.

FULL STORY: BMW and Mini follow in the footsteps of rivals with 5-year warranty


Volvo’s all-new seven-seater electric car

Volvo’s XC90 successor has been revealed as a seven-seat, all-electric EX90 – billed as a new era for the brand as its electric-only future draws ever closer.

Revealed in Stockholm, the new EX90 may have a revolutionary design reminiscent of the car it’s intended to replace, but it’s almost completely new – like new ‘grid grille’ and lights, grips Flat doors and LiDAR on the roof suggest.

Or in Volvo’s words, it’s “a stylish, versatile family car of modern proportions, combined with cutting-edge technology in core computing, connectivity and electrification”.

FULL STORY: Volvo EX90 2024 revealed


Renault Reconstruction Revealed

Renault, which appears to have been revived under the leadership of Luca de Meo, says it sees the myriad of rapid changes in the auto industry as just more potential revenue streams, aka “chains” value”.

The Renault Group will split into five businesses concentrated under one umbrella, aiming to become a “next-generation automotive company” with a chance to double its current revenue by 2030.

It may seem a bit confusing but bear with us as we explain. The five Renault Group companies are called Power, Alpine, Ampere, Mobilize and The Future Is Neutral, and each will have its own governance and P&L.

FULL STORY: Renault is reinventing its entire business, here’s how


The need for Everest to climb higher than ever

Want a new Ford Everest with a turbo-diesel V6? You can wait a while.

Ford Australia has confirmed that customer demand for the V6-powered Everest Sport and Platinum models is so strong that it is now taking new orders for deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2023.

A Ford Australia spokesperson said: “Due to strong interest in the Everest Sport V6 Next Generation, we are currently facing significant wait times and are therefore currently taking orders for the next generation Everest Sport. new orders for the cars coming in Q4 of 2023.” auto expert.

FULL STORY: The current waiting time for Ford Everest V6 is 12 months


Firefighters want EV risks addressed

The United Firefighters Federation of Australia (UFUA) wants governments to help reduce the risks associated with potential electric vehicle battery fires, as electric vehicle sales accelerate.

UFUA’s national regulatory committee today passed a resolution urging Australia’s different levels of government to “develop policy and regulation of the management of electric vehicle (EV-related) risks and hazards ) and battery energy storage system (BESS)”.

According to UFUA national secretary Greg McConville, emergencies with EVs and BESS have presented significant challenges and threats to firefighters, communities and the environment.

FULL STORY: Firefighters union calls for government action on EV . fire risks


New 4×4 police increase in price

The price of Ineos Grenadier has increased as much as 14.8% or $13,000, with the company saying it has to pass on skyrocketing energy, materials and transportation costs.

The entry price for a Grenadier is currently $97,000 before on-road costs for the two-seat Utility Wagon, with the five-seat Station Wagon starting at $98,000. The previous entry points were $84,500 and $85,500 plus on-road fees.

The price increase will affect those ordering Grenadier from now on, but existing orderers (original brand ambassadors) will get price protection – including any order modifications they can make. presently.

FULL STORY: Ineos Grenadier price rises to $13,000 as bank orders increase


Ford Ranger has been updated

Ford Australia has detailed pricing and specifications for the updated Ranger MY23.5 ahead of the start of production next March.

Prices go up from $250 to $1300, depending on variant, with the Ford Ranger range now starting at $36,180 before on-road costs for the XL 4×2 single-cabin chassis and expanding to $86,790 advance on-road costs for the baja-ready Ranger Raptor version.

This latest asking price for the flagship Ranger Raptor was reported a few weeks ago, along with a new $3500 electric roller shutter option and a plastic bed sheet.

FULL STORY: Ford Ranger 2023 update details, increase price


Mainstream Toyota gets some upgrades

The revised Toyota Corolla will hit showrooms this month, featuring updated technology, a more powerful hybrid system and some cosmetic tweaks.

However, the changes come with some sharp price spikes. The Ascent Sport hybrid sedan had the highest gain of $3785, but even the smallest increase was $2425.

All models feature Toyota’s latest generation of infotainment systems, though they retain the 8.0-inch touchscreen. No mention has been made of the newly revealed 10.5-inch display in Japan and Europe.

FULL STORY: Toyota Corolla 2023 price and specifications


Honda’s third SUV is coming soon

The Honda ZR-V has been approved for sale, which will give the Japanese brand an important third SUV product in the Australian market.

Variations of government approval documents say “1.5L, HEV”. This is understood to refer to the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder and the 2.0-liter hybrid.

The documents do not include images, but Honda revealed the ZR-V for the Japanese market in July as an improved, tweaked version of the North American HR-V revealed last month. This is a larger model than the “global” HR-V sold in markets like Australia and Europe.

FULL STORY: Honda ZR-V 2023 confirmed for sale in Australia, will offer hybrid engine


Kia kills it, storming the charts

Strong October sales growth saw Kia overtake Mitsubishi on the year-to-date sales chart and rise to third place overall in two months’ time.

Fast-growing Kia sold 66,580 vehicles here by the end of October, up 14.5%. Behind Mazda (79,669) and ahead of Mitsubishi (66,505), Kia’s main shareholders are Hyundai (63,392) and Ford (53,298).

Ten years ago, Kia’s market share in Australia was 2.6%, while it stands now at 7.4% – almost tripling the pie in that time.

FULL STORY: Kia jumps to third place on Australian sales charts for the year




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