Jaecoo Omoda 9: Look how far we've come

The Jaecoo/Omoda 9 SHS is the flagship electrified SUV from the Chery-owned Omoda & Jaecoo brands, designed to compete with mid-size premium plug-in hybrids from Europe and Korea. Positioned above the smaller Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7, the model combines substantial performance, an unusually long electric range, and a high level of specification at a relatively accessible price point.

If ever I needed a reminder just how much automotive technology has evolved, I just get behind the wheel of one of the most advanced Chinese hi-tech vehicles like the Jaecoo Omoda 9 SHS.

Grappling the Grampians for AMCN

 

The Motorweb team are in the Grampians for Australian Motorcycle News, producing another destination feature for the long-running, prestigious magazine. We'll update this post as the print and online stories are published.

We're riding a pair of CF Moto 800MTX adventure bikes supported by the all-new Omoda 9 hybrid SUV. Stay tuned for updates.

Australian-Built Zeigler/Bailey Z/B 4.4 Revives Analogue Sports Car Ethos

A segment of the sports car market continues to seek vehicles that prioritise mechanical engagement and individual character, qualities that have become less common in modern showrooms. Features such as manual transmissions, analogue driving feel and distinctive design are increasingly rare, even among limited-production supercars.

The young woman who rode alone around the world on an old BMW motorcycle

In 1982, while most 23-year-old architecture students in London were worrying about their final portfolios, Elspeth Beard was busy packing a tent and a few tools onto a secondhand 1974 BMW R60/6. She wasn’t just going for a weekend blast through the Cotswolds; she was heading east with the intention of circling the entire globe.

Make it Easy with Milwaukee

 

Let me be upfront with you all right now. I’ve never owned a Milwaukee tool, but I sure have dreamed of it. 

Tool guys will know the famous American brand that garners a partisan following, just like cars. You’re either a Ford, GM or Chrysler guy, and so it is with high-end power tools.