We publish a lot of car news during the work week and it can be difficult to keep everything up to date – that’s the underlying reason behind this weekend’s list.
In short, this is some The main articles from our newsstand as of this Monday have been summarized, in case you missed them at the time.
Demand for VW electric trucks when charging
Volkswagen Australia says demand for its electric trucks here is already high – including the classic ID. Buzz person-mover and ID. Buzz Cargo spin-offs – but don’t expect to see them until late 2024 at the earliest.
Commercial vehicle Volkswagen announced this week that it has started taking orders by ID. Buzz MPV and cargo vans in Germany, with the rest of Europe following soon.
But Australia, despite demand from customers and fleets looking to burn through their green certifications, seems to be in some way descending to the global pecking order – not helped by our lack of items. CO2 binding, a major determinant of supplyaccording to VW.
FULL STORY: Volkswagen code. Buzz and EV cargo vans are in high demand in Australia
Don’t drive anymore. Now.
Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling 17,687 ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class vehicles due to a problem with the brake booster fitted. This recall affects models from 2005 to 2013, as well as privately imported R-Class vehicles through 2016.
If you own an affected vehicle, Mercedes-Benz says you should stop driving your vehicle immediately and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center to arrange an inspection as soon as possible. the better.
A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said affected cars should not be driven until they have been checked by a Mercedes-Benz service center, which, depending on the service center, will dispatch a technician. come see you or arrange a tow truck.
FULL STORY: Mercedes-Benz asks 17,687 Australian owners to ‘stop driving’ immediately
Tesla wait times continue to increase
Waiting on Tesla Model 3? You may wait a little longer than originally expected.
Shipping tracking company VedaPrime reports Tesla Australia “sales advisors are calling and emailing people gradually to expect delivery in the second half”.
Customers on social media said they had been contacted by a Tesla spokesperson to confirm their orders had been delayed. It is unclear exactly when delayed orders will drop in the second half of the year.
FULL STORY: Tesla Model 3 deliveries to Australia delayed
New Lexus RX around the corner, teased
The fifth-generation Lexus RX SUV will make its debut at 8am on May 31, New York time, or 10am on June 1 on the east coast of Australia.
If recent models are anything to go by, the new RX will feature a stripped down version of the signature Lexus styling elements we’ve come to know. It will also have finer wrinkles and a more rounded surface.
At the front, we can see the RX will retain the company’s spindle grille design, albeit with a non-functional body-colored top. The two sides are headlights with the brand’s signature L-shaped driving lights.
FULL STORY: 2023 Lexus RX teased, confirmed time revealed
Another day, another delay. This time it’s the Ford Ranger
Ford has announced that its much-anticipated Ranger and Ranger Raptor models have been pushed back a month.
The Blue Oval brand is currently advising the Ranger to launch in July, with the Ranger Raptor following in August.
“We continue to face COVID and semiconductor related supply chain challenges globally. The combination of both of these factors means there will be some wait times, but we are doing what we can to make them as short as possible,” a Ford Australia spokesperson said.
FULL STORY: 2022 Ford Ranger delayed by a month
Kia favors Niro, ignores PHEV
Next generation Kia Niro It’s only a few months away from its Australian debut, but it looks like the family may be missing a member.
According to Kia Australia’s local preview page of the all-new Niro, the company says the new-generation crossover will have “two distinct identities – hybrid and all-electric hybrid”. Notably, PHEV is omitted in this description.
CarExpert contacted Kia’s local division, but the company declined to comment further. Presumably, we’ll find out the full details at Niro’s Australian media launch in the near future.
FULL STORY: Kia Niro PHEV will be discounted in Australia
Finally, the M3 wagon approached
After revealing about its light weight M4 CSL coupe, BMW CEO has confirmed the upcoming M3 Touring will make its debut at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
BMW confirmed this reveal date at a press event where the executives once again showed off a part M3 Touring pre-production model.
We already know that BMW will reveal a new M car at the 2022 Speed Festivalbut it’s not clear exactly what the car will look like.
FULL STORY: BMW M3 Touring set for 2022 Goodwood revealed
Toyota retires Prius in Australia – a legacy
Hybrid vehicles today make up an important part of Toyota’s sales strategy.
The latest petrol-electric Corolla, RAV4, Camry and Kluger have a small additional cost compared to their internal combustion-only counterparts and offset this with significant fine-tuning, fuel-economy advantages and even the initial response.
Almost a third of Toyota’s sales in Australia are hybrids by 2021, and excluding models such as the HiLux mun and other commercial vehicles (such as the HiAce van), this figure will rise. nearly 45% of the brand’s sales. This is not always the case.
FULL STORY: Toyota Prius, a look back when it was retired from Australia
Volkswagen and Walkinshaw strengthen their relationship
Volkswagen Commercial Car Australia will once again turn to its local engineering partner, the Walkinshaw Group, to develop more capable and rugged derivatives for the as-yet-yet-announced next-generation of Volkswagen. it Amarok dual taxi.
With global development partner Ford (the new Amarok is based on the new Ranger) leading its range with Global Ranger RaptorVolkswagen Australia is required to offer a similar Amarok aura to attract adventure seekers.
As Australia will be the world’s largest market for the new Amarok, any sports or heavy vehicle project arguably best be done in the country – in such a way, from our point of view. VW, is to tempt people away from the well-resourced aftermarket.
FULL STORY: Volkswagen and Walkinshaw in talks about new flagship Amarok
SsangYong continued, with new Torres nearby
SsangYong’s bold upcoming SUV is named: Torres.
Named after the stunning Torres del Paine National Park in Chile (“Torres” means “tower” in Spanish), the new SUV will sit between the Korando midsize crossover and the Rexton full-size SUV.
Production of the Torres – formerly codenamed J100 – will begin in June and it will offer an electric powertrain. A spokesman for SsangYong Australia said Torres was part of the company’s plans. The time is yet to be confirmed.
FULL STORY: SsangYong Torres SUV revealed, plans to launch in Australia
