This week in automotive information: July 25-29

We publish a ton of automotive information tales in the course of the working week (70-odd as a rule), and it may be robust to maintain up with every thing – which is the rationale behind this weekend listing.

In brief, listed below are some key articles from our information desk since Monday of this week summarised, simply in case you missed them on the time.

Pony up, child!

The rumours are true: a brand new technology of Ford Mustang is simply across the nook.

Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed on Twitter this week that the Blue Oval would unveil the seventh-gen Mustang on September 14 on the 2022 Detroit motor present, confirming previous reports.

Mr Farley has referred to as the brand new Mustang a “gorgeous automotive” and confirmed it’ll retain a three-pedal choice, together with the hashtag ‘#SaveThe Manuals’. Accompanying the tweet was a brief six-second looping video that has a roaring V8 engine sound within the background.

FULL STORY: New Ford Mustang confirmed for 2022 Detroit motor show debut

Swift swooping in

In the event you’ve appreciated the seems to be of the final three generations of Suzuki Swift, you need to be a fan of the subsequent one.

The following-generation Swift options evolutionary styling with an basically unchanged form.

It’s been spied sizzling climate testing forward of an anticipated 2023 debut and 2024 launch. The following-generation Swift Sport might observe 6-12 months after the core vary.

FULL STORY: 2024 Suzuki Swift spied

Unhealthy vibrations

New Ford Ranger utes have solely simply began showing on buyer driveways however a problem has already come to mild.

Some homeowners have posted on social media about experiencing tailshaft vibrations in V6 fashions at speeds of between 40-80km/h.

Ford Australia claims the problem impacts solely a minor variety of autos, and is contacting the homeowners it believes are affected. In the event you personal a Ranger and are experiencing this situation, Ford says you possibly can contact one in all its dealerships to have the automobile inspected and stuck.

FULL STORY: 2023 Ford Ranger, some new models grounded for vibration issue

Workhorse wait-list woes

Toyota Australia has stopped taking orders on the supply-restricted LandCruiser 70 Collection workhorse, as buyer wait instances spiral uncontrolled. 

The corporate says the mix of ongoing manufacturing points and traditionally excessive demand are chargeable for its determination, with present multi-year wait durations changing into untenable. 

“Obtainable provide is being impacted by ongoing manufacturing disruptions being skilled by the worldwide automotive business,” the corporate stated in a bulletin at the moment. “On the similar time, the mannequin’s recognition amongst Australian clients stays at historic highs.”

FULL STORY: Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series orders paused, as wait times grow

Federal EV assist builds

The Federal Authorities this week positioned its already detailed electrical automobile (EVs) incentives invoice earlier than the Australian Parliament, at it progresses to implementation stage in some type.

Fairly than specializing in direct rebates like a lot of Australia’s States do, the Albanese Authorities’s plan centres round tax breaks to chop costs and drive take-up.

The laws (referred to as a Treasury Legal guidelines Modification) exempts low-emissions automobiles from fringe advantages tax (FBT), doubtlessly saving employers and personal automobile operators hundreds.

FULL STORY: Australian Government EV discount bill enters parliament

Mini reveals its future

Mini has revealed the Idea Aceman electrical crossover, which it says previews a brand new automobile designed to take a seat between the Hatch and Countryman in its next-generation lineup.

The Idea Aceman additionally previews the design language for the carmaker’s forthcoming mannequin vary.

Dubbed ‘Charismatic Simplicity’, this new design strategy contains the usage of totally different textures and knits within the place of leather-based, which is being phased out from the vary, together with chrome.

FULL STORY: Mini Concept Aceman EV concept revealed

Electrifying Kia nears

Kia’s much-anticipated EV6 GT electrical efficiency flagship will launch in Australia within the fourth quarter of this yr, with suspension calibrated each right here and on the Nurburgring.

The corporate’s new “dynamic halo” has undergone final-stage native tuning, having already been put by means of its paces by Kia Australia’s group in Europe on the street and, in league with Hyundai Motor Europe, on the famed Nurburgring for track-readiness.

Full particulars surrounding the EV6 GT‘s native specs and pricing will likely be introduced nearer to its launch, which isn’t far-off now, although we’ve been conditioned to count on a price ticket around the $100,000 mark. Quite a few $2000 deposits have already been positioned, Kia provides.

FULL STORY: 2023 Kia EV6 GT launching in Q4, long testing program detailed

One other week, one other Haval

GWM Haval’s second hybrid SUV is firming for a launch this yr.

The corporate says the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid remains to be into account, however CarExpert understands the small hybrid crossover will arrive within the fourth quarter of this yr.

It was not too long ago permitted on the market right here by the Australian Authorities, with the approval paperwork itemizing a single variant. That echoes GWM Haval’s strategy with the local-spec H6 Hybrid, which is on the market in a single trim stage that corresponds with the top-spec Extremely.

FULL STORY: GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid set for late 2022 launch

Rolls’ objectives for EV future

It appears completely becoming that Rolls-Royce would take a look at its upcoming all-electric Spectre grand tourer on the French Riviera.

After concluding winter testing in Sweden earlier within the yr, Rolls-Royce is constant its growth program for the Spectre EV in Southern France forward of launch within the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the automaker’s first manufacturing electrical automobile (EV), and represents the beginning of Rolls-Royce’s transition to an electric-only range by 2030.

FULL STORY: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV testing enters new phase

Hyundai’s largest SUV will get a facelift

Hyundai has elevated the price of entry to the Palisade vary, axing the bottom mannequin and bumping up costs, however there’s extra package throughout the board.

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade vary arrives in August, that includes new security and driver help options, up to date styling, and the native debut of Hyundai’s Bluelink service.

Hyundai has fitted a centre airbag to the Palisade, and says it has submitted the up to date mannequin to ANCAP for testing following the protection authority’s current report on the present mannequin that saw it receive a four-star rating.

FULL STORY: 2023 Hyundai Palisade price and specs