Electric Car News
VW to cull 40 models as part of EV push: report
Volkswagen’s bid to reinvent itself as the world’s greenest car brand will claim a few victims along the way
Mercedes confirms electric car debut
All-electric SUV concept set for Paris debut, with 500km range and “dangerous” performance
BMW selects slow road to electric future
Rather than rush new "i" technology to market, BMW says it is happy to wait a few years and see what happens
Electric car technology to redefine Audi by 2025
Audi will bank on electronics and apps as it surges towards a high-tech, electric car future.
Nissan threatens to pull plug on loss-making Leaf
Lack of government support could spell an early end for Australia’s cheapest electric car, the Nissan Leaf, despite the incentives offered in other markets
Mahindra eyes Australia as EV market test bed
If you can make EVs work in Australia, you can make them work anywhere else in the world, Indian carmaker says
BMW launches electric models in Oz
BMW electric ‘i’ sub-brand hits Australian roads in November, with prices from $64,000
Mercedes-Benz builds a...golf cart?
Sick of building high-performance track cars and luxo limos, Mercedes-Benz has designed a...golf cart.
Ferris Bueller's Ferrari for sale
One of film’s most iconic cars, the Ferrari 250 GT Spyder from Ferris Bueller, could be yours.
Electric Vehicle smashes land speed record
What you’re looking at is officially the world’s fastest electric car – at least until Nissan’s new Le Mans car runs next year.
Nissan makes world's fastest electric car
It might look like a Sci-Fi movie prop, but what you’re looking at is actually the world’s fastest electric car.
Electric Merc smashes record
Mercedes-Benz has shattered the record at the Nurburgring for an electric car.
The best thing to happen to Audi
The R8 supercar is the best thing that has ever happened to Audi.
The iBeetle
Forget the iPhone. Forget the iPad.
Renault's F1 city car
A Formula 1 car for the road isn’t a new concept. Ferrari, and even McLaren, have been doing it for years. But not like this.
Germany's latest motoring tech
Meet the latest piece of automotive technology to come out of Germany – the VOI scooter.
Renault teases 'F1 inspired' electric car
Mention ‘electric car’ and most people fall asleep. Mention Formula 1 however, and things are a little different.
Land Rover's Electric Defender
Forget what you know about electric cars. Land Rover has moved the goal posts. In a world of city-friendly EVs, Land Rover has broken the mould and built a hard-core electric off-roader.
Bugatti's electric concept
Called the Bugatti Type Zero, this single-seater concept is based on the all-conquering Bugatti Type 35 of the 1920s.
VW e-Up! ready for production
Volkswagen have announced that a full production version of its e-Up! concept will be available in 2013. The e-Up! is a zero-emissions electric version of the hugely popular Up! city car.
All electric DeLorean to enter production in 2013
The DeLorean Motor Company of Humble, Texas has announced plans to build all-electric version of the iconic, stainless steel gull-wing sports car made famous in the 'Back to the Future' films of the 1980's.
BMW's electric dreams
BMW has lifted the covers on concept versions of its two i models - the full electric i3 city car, and active hybrid i8 supercar.
The world's most efficient electric car
Acclaimed formula one racing car designer and creator of the iconic McLaren F1 supercar, has gone from fast to frugal with his latest design, the ultra compact T.27 city vehicle, claimed by its maker to be the world’s most efficient electric car.
Aussies still bypass electric cars
For many Australians, the perceived cost to own a "hybrid" or electric vehicle still outweighs the potential savings at the petrol pump