Mercedes-Benz preparing new EQ concept for Frankfurt

Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Frankfurt motor show to reveal another EQ concept car, suggesting a new pure-electric car wearing the three-pointed star is in the works. The two previous Mercedes-Benz EQ concept cars have previewed production models: the Generation EQ became the EQC, while the EQV Concept will become the EQV, also set to launch this September.

BMW X5, X7 M50d temporarily removed from Australian line-up

BMW Australia has been forced to temporarily stop accepting orders for the quad-turbo X5 and X7 M50d, robbing it of a diesel flagship for its big SUVs. At the moment, the M50d accounts for 16 per cent of X5 sales and 12 per cent of X7 sales. Both X5 and X7 M50d models are powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six diesel engine with four turbochargers, putting out 294kW and 760Nm.

Six cars that should be sold in Australia

Australia hosts more than 50 companies selling new cars, SUVs and light commercials through official dealerships. Between them they offer about 350 separate models made in 24 countries. Given the total annual sales are a tick over 1.1 million units once you strip out heavy trucks, that’s a relatively small pie chopped up into a lot of pieces. Yet there are still great cars offered in ‘equivalent’ markets overseas that aren’t made available in Australia.

2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR review

The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is one of the greatest, most rewarding SUVs you can buy today. It’s the antithesis of boring. It presents such an emotionally appealing package that no true car enthusiast can see one and not feel a sense of pride. It represents the last of an era, the best of old-school untamed motoring presented in a very usable package. It’s simply superb.

ZF using AI to combat motion sickness

Automotive companies aren’t just researching how to make their powertrains as powerful and efficient as possible. German car parts maker, ZF, is also working on technology that’ll make you less likely to throw up.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette convertible spotted in the wild

The mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette convertible has been filmed in public while undergoing testing in the US. The video (bottom) was filmed by Brendan Macie and posted to his YouTube channel. While the coupe features manually removable targa roof panels, the convertible is thought to have an electrically-operated folding hardtop.

Lotus adds lightness, simplicity to redesigned badge

Lotus has revealed a new logo, which is now being employed on its website and some of the brand's new advertising. It's not clear when the modernised badge will appear on its vehicles, though. As we can see in the compilation of Lotus badges past and present (below), the new version is a heavily simplified of the logo which made its debut back in 1986.