Electric Car News
Toyota trials electric LandCruiser 70 Series
Toyota Australia’s Melbourne-based product planning team has added batteries to its venerable LandCruiser workhorse
FCA and PSA merger approved
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will join Peugeot Citroen to make the world’s fourth biggest car company. What does it mean for Australia?
Toyota’s first proper EV is not what you might expect
Toyota has rolled out its first ever battery EV, and it’s little more than a two-seat go-kart. So what gives?
Why is Toyota’s CEO suddenly so critical of EVs?
Toyota chief Akio Toyoda’s pointed criticism of EVs points to the conflict in the car industry over the future of electrification
Subaru confirms first-ever EV
All-electric SUV for Subaru as it buddies up with Toyota to fast-track EV development.
Leaked government EV strategy leaves Australia “miles behind”
Discussion paper leaked from federal government shows little of substance in face of global EV push
Aston Martin’s still planning for petrol power beyond 2030
Aston Martin doesn’t see a future in becoming 100 per cent electric, despite looming internal combustion engine bans in its home country
Mini previews electric JCW hot hatch
Mini’s fastest, most potent hot hatch will soon be electric
Hyundai reveals revolutionary electric-vehicle platform
E-GMP ‘skateboard’ will underpin 23 Hyundai EVs by 2025 setting new performance and efficiency benchmarks
Ford reveals Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition
Ford injects a bigger shock into Mustang Mach-E
Non-EV drivers who block charging bays face fines
Victoria has become the first state to make it an offence to wrongly park in an EV charging bay
“Replacing tobacco excise with nicotine patch tax” – EV tax explained
A Victorian Government fact sheet spells out how the contentious EV tax will be charged and when and how it will need to be paid
Hyundai Kona Electric recalled over fire risk
ACCC issues recall notice for Kona EV over battery fault linked to several serious fires
AGL offers 250 free EV fast chargers for home charging trial
Energy company recruiting EV owners to demonstrate range of smart charging solutions
The UK will bring forward its ban on petrol and diesel cars
Historic decision to outlaw fuel-powered vehicles for EVs could change the world
MG ZS Electric: Australia’s cheapest EV just got cheaper
Can MG add critical mass to the EV bottom line with this budget priced SUV?
What does a Biden presidency mean for the car industry?
Joe Biden loves classic American muscle cars, but he has vowed to steer the US into an EV future
SA govt aims to flood local vehicle market with EVs
South Australia is building a statewide fast-charging network and transitioning the government vehicle fleet to EVs
This is why Australian businesses won’t buy electric cars
A major survey of fleet buyers has confirmed the main stumbling blocks for electric vehicles in Australia
Mercedes-Benz takes 20 percent stake in Aston Martin
More tech but no cash for Aston Martin as Mercedes-Benz increases ownership
Bugatti’s pugnacious prototype is powered by petrol
Petrol power not dead yet for Bugatti, with monstrous track beast under development in France
New electric car factory set for NSW
Electric bus and car facility will employ up to 2000 in NSW when complete, says founder
Renault Megane eVision is more than just a concept
Renault previews it’s all-new electric hatch due to arrive at the end of 2021
Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² will give the G-Class a run for its money
Benz’s stately electric SUV has has been transformed into an extreme off-road beast
