Tesla Model S and X updated, while Holden is back on top (kinda) - a podcast by Daily Auto Fix
from 2021-02-03T01:44:23
Holden is back in the record books, and a lot of organisational shuffles happening.
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Major News
Holden vehicles set records at auctions:
Renault to continue being sold in Aus, with new distributors:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/renault-takeover-expected-in-australia-128342/
Audi and VW to combine operations in Aus:
https://autotalk.com.au/industry-news/volkswagen-and-audi-merge-australian-operations
New Tesla refreshes Model S and X:
https://insideevs.com/news/483013/tesla-model-s-x-refresh-features-revealed/
Google announces new AI feature for EV routing:
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/27/22252261/google-maps-electric-vehicle-charging-station-ai
GM going All-Electric by 2035:
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/gm-go-all-electric-2035-phase-out-gas-diesel-engines-n1256055
US Government going Electric:
SSC Tuatara is fast, but not “that” fast:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/ssc-tuatara-supercar-fastest-car-world-top-speed-record/
Motorsport News
Supercars
Supercheap Auto signs with Triple 8:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/01/28/supercheap-auto-signs-on-with-triple-eight/
General
GMC Hummer EV teams up with Extreme E:
Jenson Button enters Extreme E:
https://www.motorsport.com/extreme-e/news/jenson-button-team-owner-jbxe/5188227
Toby price given Aus Day Award Honour:
https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/01/26/price-receives-australia-day-honour/
Local News
Lexus Hybrid sales milestone:
https://lexus.pressroom.com.au/press_release_detail.asp?clientID=3&prID=45717&navSectionID=2
ICE
Peugeot 3008 and 5008 gets facelifted:
https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/2021-peugeot-3008
2021 BMW M5 CS coming to Australia:
https://performancedrive.com.au/bmw-m5-cs-revealed-most-powerful-ever-confirmed-for-australia-2719/
2021 Kona N Line on sale now:
Mini Cooper facelift coming soon:
https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/01/29/2021-mini-cooper-facelift-video/
Maserati range updated:
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/maserati-revamps-its-entire-range-128325/
International News
Jaguar C Type Continuation:
Stunning Speedback GT:
VW ID4 goes on sale in the UK:
Fun:
Ken Block has announced he has parted with Ford - Which Brand should he target next?
Lego Kit: Porsche 911 Targa Turbo
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/28/lego-vintage-porsche-911-targa-turbo/#slide-2292145
Ferrari 550 based Breadvan Hommage
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/retro/revealed-one-ferrari-550-based-breadvan-hommage
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