An Offer they couldn't refuse: Volvo poaches Arrival's design boss
Volvo has poached a design head from embattled startup Arrival as it goes all-in on EVs
Nissan Max-Out electric convertible concept revealed; Ambition 2030 vision
Nissan has revealed its Max-Out electric convertible in Tokyo this week, following its virtual debut in 2021, when it announced half of its line-up will be electrified by 2030
NRMA rescuing electric cars with charger-equipped vans
The NRMA is adding EV charging equipment to its roadside assistance vans, as demand for electric cars grow
2023 Fiat 500e electric car: $52,500 Australian pricing confirmed
Two years on from its global debut, the new electric 500 is heading Down Under – and, as some might have expected, it won't be cheap.
VW Group appoints new Volkswagen brand design boss
The German brand will have a new design boss, but reports suggest internal design disagreements with the VW CEO led to the move
BYD may launch first sodium-ion battery electric car in 2023
The first mass produced sodium-ion battery EV could come from BYD’s new EV city car next year
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get new dash buttons, courtesy of a clever teen
A Norwegian developer aims to address a significant complaint for many owners: the lack of dash buttons
Jeep PHEVs allegedly disable EV-only mode in the cold
A law firm is investigating Jeep PHEVs that don’t operate as PHEVs in cold climates
2024 Jaguar I-Pace pricing and features
The I-Pace has gained another subtle update to keep it fresh among the growing sea of luxury EVs, and will launch in Australia from July with a price bump
BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany
BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion
Ferrari patents EV engine noise for electric hypercar in 2025
Ferrari’s first all-electric supercar, due in 2025, is set to debut artificial EV driving noises in lieu of an engine exhaust
Subaru to stop PHEV development
Holding out for an Outback PHEV? Reports suggest Subaru will focus on hybrid and electric cars instead
Tesla secretly downgrades Model Y Performance brakes
The popular EV carmaker has made a running change to the Model Y Performance, but it’s a step down
Upgraded Tesla Vision cameras leaked
Tesla may upgrade its camera hardware according to new regulatory documents
Volkswagen T-Roc R gets stock boost in Australia
More than 1800 additional T-Rock R hotted-up SUVs will come to Australia to cut wait times
Melbourne company to supply electric Toyota HiLux, LandCruisers for the mines
SEA Electric will supply 8500 HiLux and LandCruiser EVs for use by Australian mining sector
Hotter VW ID.Buzz GTX, practical seven-seater teased
A Volkswagen exec has drip-fed more info about the upcoming ID.Buzz GTX, longer seven-seater, and California versions
Renault increases prices for third time in nine months
Renault has upped the price of its passenger cars again, with entry-level Koleos SUV variants hardest hit
Australian luxury new car sales 2022
Ongoing global supply chain constraints and inflation didn’t stop Australians shopping with some luxury car brands, but others weren’t as fortunate
Tesla Shanghai makes Model Y body every 40 seconds
Tesla’s China factory makes Model Y bodies in just a few blinks
ZF’s heated seatbelt improves EV driving range
There’s heated seats, steering wheels, armrests and cup holders. Now, ZF is introducing a heated seatbelt to extend EV range
ABB debuts stylish 'Terra Home' EV charger
What if Apple made an EV charger? ABB’s new home wall box might be the closest one yet.
Mercedes launches "global" EV rapid charging network
Tesla Superchargers now have new competition from Germany, but it’ll be open for all EV models to use.
New VW boss outlines master plan
VW’s newly appointed boss has detailed a 10-point plan as it moves to electric mobility