Author: Scott Murray

Selling heavy cars pumping up emissions

This story first appeared in the december issue of evtalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Australia’s real-world emissions are trending upward and show no signs of slowing down as brands and dealers continue selling heavier cars to demanding consumers. University of Technology Sydney adjunct professor Robin …

Australian drivers ignorant of fatigue dangers

Australians continue driving longer than two hours without pulling over for a break. Smiths Lawyers has published a report which found more than half of Australian drivers refuse to take a rest after driving for two hours on long journeys. Staring into the Christmas holiday period and with …

Tesla hints “Baja rally” capability for Cybertruck reveal

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says the company’s all-electric pick-up truck will be ready to tackle the Baja Rally. The Cybertruck has been revealed in California, promising fully adjustable air-suspension, dampers, ride height and a superior approach, breakover and departure angle to rival or better other offerings like …

The rise and rise of Australia’s emissions, vehicle weight

Australia’s real-world emissions are trending upward and show no signs of slowing down, a University of Technology Sydney report shows. Adjunct professor Robin Smit’s report Real-World CO2 Emissions Performance of the Australian New Passenger Vehicle Fleet 2008-2018 finds the 19.5 million cars on our roads are emitting record …

Motorists being warned about bushfire threat

The Queensland government is warning motorists to take precautions heading into what is predicted to be a long and dangerous bushfire season. Entering the Christmas holiday period, Transport and Main Roads minister Mark Bailey is asking drivers to make sure they’;re not heading into fire zones and to …

New Audi Australia boss brings expertise

  Audi Australia’s new chief executive will bring mechanical engineering to the four-ringed big chair. Taking over from current CEO Bram Schot from April, 2020, incoming successor Markus Diesmann has been announced by Audi AG supervisory board chaiman Herbert Diess. “As an excellent engineer, Markus Duesmann will do …

Ford sticks EV battery in a thoroughbred

Ford has revealed an all-electric prototype called the Mustang Lithium at the SEMA motor show. It has over 1350Nm of torque and more than 670kW of power begging to shred its Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. It features a unique manual Getrag six-speed gearbox derived from drag racing, …