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 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.
Lambo’s New Tall Rider
Lamborghini took the Huracan to the next level by completely unveiling its first “all-terrain” supercar at Art Basel 2022 in Miami, Florida.
Dubbed the Huracan Sterrato, this is the last variant in the Huracan V10 line of supercars that began debuting in 2014. When it goes on sale, it will compete with the recently launched Porsche 911 Dakar.
Production of the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato will begin in February 2023 and will be limited to only 1499 units. Price has not been announced. Powering the Huracan Sterrato is a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine that produces 449 kW of power and 565 Nm of torque.
FULL STORY: Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato 2023 fully revealed
BMW introduces a new eco-friendly perspective
BMW has highlighted the potential to recycle older cars in larger quantities than they do today as a means of reducing waste, rather than constantly buying new ones.
The idea was mooted by Monika Dernai, BMW’s sustainability team leader, at a keynote in London reported by automatically express.
“We really need to think about extending the life of our cars; There’s no used car market where you sell cars to each other, but you can take a car and extend its life,” said Dernai.
FULL STORY: BMW suggests you should keep your old car longer
Mazda Supply Update
Mazda Australia says supply across the majority of its models has improved since the third quarter of 2022, to the point where today’s orders will arrive by Christmas.
A spokesperson for the Japanese brand told CarExpert that inventories and upcoming supplies of the Mazda 2, Mazda 6, CX-3, CX-5, CX-8, CX-9 and BT-50 are now in good condition. much more.
“As expected, inventory levels for the majority of Mazda vehicles have been steadily improving since the third quarter of this year, with a limited number of vehicles available on the dealer network now,” they said.
FULL STORY: Mazda supply improves on most models
Deluxe ute details
Ford has added a new top-of-the-line luxury variant to its core dual-cabin Ranger ute lineup for 2023.
The Ranger Platinum sits above the Wildtrak, but lower than the baja-ready Raptor in the lineup, and has some unique exterior and interior design cues from the related flagship Everest Platinum SUV.
Pricing for the Ranger Platinum starts at $76,990 before on-road costs, $5800 more expensive than the V6 diesel-powered Wildtrak, but $9800 cheaper than the V6 twin-turbo petrol-powered Raptor.
FULL STORY: High-end variant Ford Ranger Platinum 2023 revealed
Self-parking cars are officially available
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have approved a Level 4 automated parking system for commercial use, allowing some owners to simply step out of their vehicle and let the vehicle find a parking spot in a specific parking lot. of Stuttgart Airport.
For now, the approval only extends to parking lot P6 at Stuttgart Airport. The self-parking system is compatible with certain S-Class and EQS models, meaning that only a small group of people will initially be able to enjoy the technology.
This is the first time a system of its kind has been approved for commercial use, rather than on a trial basis.
FULL STORY: Mercedes-Benz, Bosch automatic parking system approved
Ralliart is back – with a ute
Mitsubishi’s Ralliart brand is a household name to anyone who loves the ’90s World Championship, but it’s been mostly dormant for a while now.
However, the partially stocked Mitsubishi Ralliart Triton AXCR has just won its first victory in the 2022 Asian Cross Country Race.
In addition to being an effective promotional tool, it also bodes well for the all-new Triton launching in 2023 – for sure events like this one are a great testing ground for honing. efficiency.
FULL STORY: The Mitsubishi Ralliart is back, and it could bode well for the next Triton
Tesla tweaking on the road?
Australia’s best-selling electric car will receive a number of exterior and powertrain upgrades, plus a less complicated interior.
car news reports the Tesla Model 3 will receive a mid-life update codenamed Highland, according to four people with knowledge of the project. Tesla is said to be aiming to cut vehicle production costs and will do so by reducing the number of components.
The updated model will enter production at Tesla’s Shanghai plant in the third quarter of 2023, with the updates also set to filter to Model 3s made in the United States. All Model 3s sold in Australia are now sourced from China.
FULL STORY: Tesla Model 3 gets simplified interior, other updates in 2023
EV valve with severe range
The all-electric, pre-production version of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van has covered an impressive 475 km on a single charge in the final stage of testing, with a few miles to go.
The large battery-powered truck will make its world debut in February 2023 and is confirmed to arrive in Australia “in or around 2024”.
The test route starts from the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart to Munich Airport and back, with an efficiency of 21.9 kWh per 100 km – confirmed by a TÜV Süd inspector.
FULL STORY: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter EV advances to 500km . range
Mazda’s high-end pusher
Mazda Australia has released pricing and detailed specifications for its most luxurious SUV to date, the CX-60, although it won’t reach customers until June 2023.
The CX-60 will be powered by new inline-six petrol and diesel engines, but the headline is a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version. Prices range from $59,800 to $87,252 before on-road costs, with a few option packs available above this.
Mazda has stuck with familiar variant nameplates, with the CX-60 available in Evolve, GT, and Azami spec levels.
FULL STORY: Mazda CX-60 2023 price, six lines from under $ 60 thousand
Chevy Beast with Aussie nét
GM Specialty Vehicle (GMSV) has introduced an Australian-developed off-road racing concept based on the updated Silverado pickup.
It comes shortly after the Ranger Raptor off-road vehicle developed by Ford in Australia won the availability category in the legendary Baja 1000 in Mexico.
The 12-month passion project serves as a neat promotional tool for the upcoming Chevy Silverado ZR2, a more off-terrain-focused variant of the heavy-duty cargo vehicle that will go on sale in Australia from mid-2023.
FULL STORY: GMSV flips Australian Chevy Silverado ZR2 Off Road Racer
Mitsubishi Outlander updated for MY23
The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander petrol range brings some running tweaks to the company’s best-selling midsize SUV, with first deliveries expected to Australia in January.
All MY23 Outlanders now have automatic extended emergency braking (AEB) that operates in reverse, memory settings for the Auto Hold function, and HVAC refrigerant updates. Price increases from $250 to $1000.
The entry-level Outlander ES adds standard safety features in the form of rear cross-traffic alert and automatic high beams.
FULL STORY: Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 updated details
Ram’s plug-in pickup is near…
Ram showcased its all-electric 1500 Revolution BEV concept in a short unlisted YouTube video ahead of its January 5 debut at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
The one-minute video shows glimpses of clay models that hint at the concept’s exterior design. We’ve got an idea of what the Ram 1500 Revolution will look like thanks to some earlier teaser images showing it will have a dual-bubble roof and digital rearview mirrors.
Ram has confirmed the production version of the 1500 Revolution BEV will launch in 2024 and said it will “surpass” its competition in “the areas that truck customers care most about” – range, pulling power, payload and charging time.
FULL STORY: Ram Revolution EV pickup truck concept revealed ahead of January launch date
