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Toyota adds car tech that ticks all the enthusiasts boxes
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Toyota adds car tech that ticks all the enthusiasts’ boxes

The best party trick? A future Toyota Corolla will be able to blip the throttle to match the revs for the manual transmission’s downshifts

BMWs powertrain masterplan
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BMW’s powertrain masterplan

Munich’s strategy for electric, hybrid and internal combustion domination

Aspark Owl cracks sub-20sec 0-100kmh sprint
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Aspark Owl cracks sub-2.0sec 0-100km/h sprint

All-electric prototype serves as an ultra-quick proof of concept

BMW Australia calls out Malcom Turnbulls short-sighted govt
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BMW Australia calls out Malcolm Turnbull’s short-sighted govt

“Australia will continue to lag behind the rest of the world”, local BMW boss says

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ELECTRIC HOLDEN TORANA E-A9X

An all-electric Holden Torana hatchback is knocking on the door of the 11-second zone

Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network
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Shell dedicated to expanding EV charging network

Soon you’ll to up your electric vehicle on a Shell petrol station forecourt, at least in Europe anyway

Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability
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Honda reportedly developing 15-minute EV charge capability

Zero to hundred (percent) in 15 minutes – Honda wants its future EVs to charge up fully in the same time as a coffee break.

Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future
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Britain taps diesel cars to pay for EV-driven future

The UK gets proactive about electric cars. Meanwhile in Australia …

2018 BMW i3 and i3s price and features
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2018 BMW i3 and i3s price and features

BMW Australia’s compact eco-car gets a mid-life update – and two sporty new variants – for 2018.

Toyota EA86 drifting
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Toyota AE86 turned into electric drift car

And even though it doesn’t sound like anything but screeching tyres, it’s still pretty cool

Volkswagen ID Concept
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Electric cars don't have to be expensive, says VW

Volkswagen Australia still insists that its first pure electric car won’t be any more expensive than a diesel-engined Golf when it gets here – even without government incentives.

Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept
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Lamborghini Terzo Millennio concept unveiled

All electric Terzo Millennio hypercar could hint at next Lamborghini flagship supercar

2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda unveils Sports EV Concept
Tokyo Motor Show

2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda unveils Sports EV Concept

Big brother to the Urban EV Concept is claimed to blend artificial intelligence with sportiness

Polestar subscription service
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Polestar announces subscription ‘ownership’ service

Users can set up monthly payments for access to Polestar’s cars

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE 2018 1 nw
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GENERAL MOTORS OUTLINES ALL ELECTRIC, ZERO EMISSION FUTURE

GM looks towards an all electric future, is this the end of the internal combustion engine?

Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk
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Renault Zoe and Kangoo EVs coming to Oz… but not for regular folk

Renault Australia is bringing an all-electric duo to local showrooms, but the company’s launch strategy is one that targets fleets, not the average Australian motorist

Mercedes electrified vehicle range to top 50 by 2022
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Mercedes electrified vehicle range to top 50 by 2022

Emerging battery and powertrain technology helps boost Mercedes-Benz electrified vehicle line-up to 50 vehicles within five years

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Jaguar’s embrace of electrification won’t hurt its enthusiast appeal: Callum

Jaguar’s chief designer Ian Callum says fans of the brand shouldn’t see the impending electrification of the Jaguar showroom as something to fear

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda EV Concept gets the green light for 2019
Frankfurt Motor Show

2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda EV Concept gets the green light for 2019

Retro-styled electric city car wins hearts in Frankfurt

BMW i5 electric sedan previewed ahead of official reveal
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BMW i5 electric sedan previewed ahead of official reveal

i5 concept leaks before scheduled debut at the Frankfurt motor show

Japanese company promises sub-2.0sec to 100km/h electric car
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Japanese company building world's quickest electric car

Aspark Owl coming to the Frankfurt motor show with a very brief claim to fame - sub-2.0sec 0-100km/h acceleration

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Williams teases 480kW battery-powered supercar

The company behind the Nissan Bladeglider and Formula E's battery technology shows it also has what it takes to build what will sit under a road-going supercar

Continental reinvents the wheel with new concept
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Continental reinvents the wheel with new concept

Continental New Wheel Concept breaks new ground for EV brakes

Hyundai fuel cell SUV reveal
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Hyundai reveals next-gen fuel-cell SUV

Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell successor rolls out for early preview ahead of its official launch in early 2018