The Wheel

At the Shanghai Auto Show, an electric vehicle maker from China, BYD, is taking center stage, launching new models and announcing an aggressive global expansion strategy. The Chinese corporation that has recently become the leader in the global electric vehicle market in terms of sales is using the format to demonstrate its innovation and define […]

The latest auto fair, known as the Shanghai Auto Show, started today and has demonstrated yet again that China is coming of age, especially in the production and innovation of EVs and other innovative techniques. Taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the show has attracted carmakers from different parts of the globe, […]

There is breaking news for the automotive industry stakeholders in Australia and that is from none other than Ford Motor Company. Announcing a major electrification initiative in a press conference at its Broadmeadows plant in Melbourne, Ford outlined its intention of going all out electric car manufacturing in what is seen as a new phase […]

In yet another heroic effort, Toyota has proved its intentions towards innovation coupled with energy efficiency by launching its state-of-the-art hybrid technology in Melbourne recently. The automotive giant from Japan, famous for developing the groundbreaking hybrid cars, announced a new line of powers trains which will redefine automobile landscape. The event was inaugurated at the […]

Plans for zero-emission vehicles in California are in full gear as more EVs dominate the markets in the state. According to the new statistics unveiled by the California New Car Dealers Association, more than 20 percent of new vehicles sold in the state are electric. This surge in the use of EVs occurs as California […]

Drivers in California are preparing for an outdoor price surge, especially for auto insurance, with a new report suggesting that costs of the insurance could increase by as much as 54%. This matter has prompted a dramatic increase in rates as insurance providers seek to make up for the losses occasioned by a perfect storm […]

The decision, however, underscores the rapidly changing preferences of Australian car buyers, with Peugeot today announcing the local terminaton of its 508 sedans and waggons models. It’s a decision made as sales of traditional passenger cars fall out of favour in favour of SUVs, with popular models like the Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander dominating […]

In a major turning point in Melbourne’s automotive world, hybrid car sales have soared in 2024, with Toyota at the top. In fact, they’ve managed to grab over two-thirds of the hybrid marketplace, even as numerous brands introduce electrified options to meet skyrocketing consumer demand for lean vehicles. This is part of a wider national […]

But the race is on for fully autonomous vehicles and major automakers and tech companies are expanding their testing programmes in the United States. But safety concerns still hang over the industry as regulators and the public weigh in on how self-driving cars on public roads will affect safety. Owned by Alphabet, the autonomous driving […]

For the first time, electric vehicle sales have claimed more than 15 percent of new car purchases in the United States. When asked what is driving the surge, it’s a combination of higher gas prices, better EV technology and expansion of charging infrastructure, says industry analysts. According to the latest data from Cox Automotive, EV […]