Electric Car News
2023 Mazda MX-30 R-EV plug-in hybrid unveiled… with a rotary engine!
Mazda has unveiled the rotary-powered MX-30 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, but local plans are currently unknown
Polestar sustainability boss wants us to enjoy driving fast cars ‘within planetary boundaries’
“We need to tap into the drive of consumers and people all over the world to progress and enjoy the thrill of being human – i.e. driving fast cars – but doing it in a sustainable way within the planetary boundaries”
Mitsubishi Triton PHEV “won’t be a showpony EV”, says boss
The head of Mitsubishi’s local arm says he’s not interested in having the first electric ute in Australia
2023 Mazda MX-30 rotary plug-in hybrid to be unveiled this week
Mazda will debut a range-extending version of its funky MX-30 EV powered by a newly developed rotary engine on Friday
New-car wait times will carry on through 2023, says Mitsubishi
First it was the semiconductors, then shipping problems, now tightening safety protocols are affecting deliveries of new cars
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
In profile: Meet Mitsubishi Australia’s CEO, Shaun Westcott
An avid adventurer by nature, Shaun Westcott has plunged head first into the top job at Mitsubishi Australia
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.
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400
A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started
Video: Sony & Honda unveil Afeela brand, 2025 prototype car
It’s actually happening: Sony and Honda will launch their Afeela brand soon, and the first car will go on sale in 2025
Next batch of Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs coming on January 19
First allocation for 2023 to arrive shortly
Electric Ford Mustang coming in 2029
The next-gen pony muscle car will reportedly be only electric as increasingly strict emissions regulations loom
Tesla to announce new cheaper EV platform
Tesla’s much-anticipated affordable EV hatch has been all but confirmed, with the third-gen platform to debut in March
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV pricing: More coming January 19
Hyundai’s mid-size electric SUV gains more range, power and battery capacity, and a new flagship grade, for 2023
Nio unveils sleek luxury electric SUVs
High-end Chinese electric automaker Nio has shown-off two new electric SUVs with slick looks, large batteries and a posh interior
Hyundai will sell only electric cars in Norway
The South Korean carmaker will go all-in on electric vehicles in Norway, the world’s leader in EV adoption
Construction starts on South Australia’s EV charging network
South Australia is getting a much-needed boost to EV public charging infrastructure, with construction starting on an RAA network
This is every new car launched in Australia in 2022
Here is your comprehensive list of every car – updated, facelifted or brand-new – that launched in Australia in 2022
California bans Tesla, and others, from implying ‘Full Self-Driving’ capability
Musk claims Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ system will be ready by the end of the year, despite concerns regarding dangerous advertising
Next-gen BMW X3 M to go electric
A new report sheds light on the future of high performance BMW M models, with the next X3 M SUV set to go all-electric.
Volkswagen to debut new electric vehicle at CES 2023
VW will showcase a camouflaged version of an upcoming electric vehicle, likely the ID.7 sedan, at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show
Volkswagen launches ownership tools: Electric Vehicle hub and more wait time updates
Volkswagen’s website now houses a whole section on electric vehicle ownership, and greater transparency about wait times
