Zak Adkins

Tesla has a big challenge ahead. The American-based carmaker wants to build 20 million cars a year by 2030, but to do so, the company has to overcome a Tesla wants to rewrite how it builds cars, using new technologies, systems and software and at a lower cost

If you’ve ever driven an electric or hybrid car, the chances are high that you would have experienced regenerative braking taking place beneath you. The form of energy capture by braking is not a new invention, but it plays an important role making EVs more efficient

Battery names like lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-iron phosphate are now becoming household names, but what do we know about the newest kid Companies such as Toyota, Hyundai and QuantumScape are working on solid state battery tech, but what exactly is it?

Chinese brand BYD is best known in Australia for its Atto 3 electric SUV, which is one of the cheapest EVs on the market – but BYD is also working on BYD is set to launch its first ute in late 2023 in China, and Australia’s hyper-popular ute segment is a shoe-in for the BEV and PHEV dual-cab

Toyota will soon hit the afterburners on EV development, with the marque’s new leadership team headed by incoming president and chief executive officer Toyota has acknowledged that it has studied Tesla’s development and production processes, and aims to make its future EVs more competitive

Rising fuel prices and a higher cost of living has made running a vehicle in Australia difficult for a lot of people. And while there are Chasing Cars takes a look which cars, other than hybrid or full electric, are the most fuel efficient

Suzuki Australia has announced the price and specs for its new Jimny variant – the Heritage Edition – that will be coming to Australia from April The Suzuki Jimny is celebrating its heritage with a new edition that adds aesthetic changes to the affordable four-wheel drive

Mazda Australia has released fuel efficiency figures for its upcoming CX-90 large SUV with its new straight-six diesel engine. The new 3.3-litre The upcoming Mazda CX-90 SUV is more fuel efficient in turbo-diesel six guise than the diesel CX-8 currently on sale

Tesla has gone into more detail about its future models and third-generation platform during its first Investor’s Day held at its Texas gigafactory. Company chief executive officer Elon Musk has told Tesla investors he estimates the company will have 10 models in production by 2030

The Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ twins have only been on sale in Australia in second-generation guises for a relatively short time, yet reports from Japan Japanese media reports that the sports coupes will have to drop a cylinder and add turbocharging and electrification or ultimately face extinction

Chery Australia has announced local pricing, specifications and safety features for its new Omoda 5 small SUV. The model in entry-level guise has Chery’s first model for Australia will start from $31,990 driveaway and is now available to order

Mini has teased its next fully electric car, the Countryman, which will be the second Mini EV model to be produced, following on from the Cooper SE. Plus-sized all-rounder EV is the first-ever Mini to be made in Germany and will be built in Leipzig

Toyota has announced its updated Corolla for the European market and it will include, for the first time, a GR Sport variant. In overseas markets, Toyota Europe has announced a new GR Sport grade for its Corolla hatchback and wagon, but is the nameplate destined for Australia?

Nissan has announced it will accelerate its 2030 electrification strategy globally, boosting the number of electric vehicles it will build from 23 to 27 The Japanese automaker wants to have 98 percent of its cars sold in Europe to be electric by 2026

Tesla could soon reveal a smaller and cheaper electric car for the masses, with the small passenger vehicle rumoured to be called the Model 2. Set to be a Tesla is widely tipped to announce a smaller and cheaper model than the $64K Model 3 in the coming weeks

Electric cars have become a much more prominent force on Australian roads, with more people transitioning to electric power. In 2022, Australians bought Chasing Cars explores what you should know about electric cars before you make your big purchase