Electric Car News
BYD launches in Europe with three electric vehicles
The Chinese brand unveiled three EVs at the Paris Motor Show, including one familiar to Australia
2023 Jeep Avenger revealed, Australian launch possible
The first all-electric Jeep, a city SUV bound for Europe, has debuted at the Paris Motor Show – including a 4×4 off-road concept
GWM to launch 50 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2025
The Chinese carmaker has announced it will launch over 50 electrified vehicles across its range by 2025, as it seeks to expand its global presence
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV unveiled, due in Australia mid-year
Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric SUV has been revealed, ahead of its local arrival in mid-2023 – including an AMG version
Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather
Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero
Mazda could keep CX-8 and CX-9 in lineup even with new hybrid models
CX-80 and CX-90 PHEV offerings won’t necessarily directly replace older petrol and diesel cars, boss says
Sony and Honda to build electric cars in the US from 2026
The jointly-developed EVs will be produced in Honda’s US plants, with a focus on Sony’s hallmarks – software and entertainment
Emissions report finds electric ute and van uptake could be boosted by Government support
…but introducing road-user charges will put people right off
2023 Mazda CX-60: Initial details for Australia; petrol-six outputs revealed
The rear-biased Mazda CX-60 will arrive in Australia with hybrid-only powertrains and standard all-wheel drive
2023 Volvo C40 Recharge gains five stars in ANCAP tests
Newest Volvo EV gets top marks for safety
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis to launch over-the-air updates across entire line-up by 2025
Hyundai Motor Group vehicles will be capable of receiving performance and functionality upgrades remotely within years
Hyundai Motor to debut two new EV platforms and autonomous driving tech
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are to be underpinned by two new architectures – eM and eS – within the next decade
Peugeot’s first EV in Australia will be a van
The fully-electric model will join three plug-in hybrids due in Peugeot’s local lineup next year
2023 Citroën C5 X revealed, petrol and plug-in hybrid coming to Australia
Citroën has now confirmed the part-sedan, part-SUV C5 X tourer PHEV will arrive in Australia during 2023
Toyota BZ4x and Subaru Solterra resume production with fix to stop wheels falling off
The jointly-developed Toyota and Subaru electric SUV twins have restarted production, after a recall – and buy-back option – surrounding the risk of their wheels falling off
2024 Honda Prologue: electric SUV revealed for American market
The upcoming all-electric SUV will utilise GM’s Ultium battery technology
2025 Renault 4 retro electric crossover to be unveiled in Paris this month
French brand readies a retro electric Renault 4 to complement the upcoming funky 5 hatchback, due 2025
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 WLTP driving range ranks among best in class
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 achieves WLTP-rated range of 614 kilometres, among the best on sale
Ford Virtual Battery solves charge challenge
Ford’s ‘virtual battery’ could avoid localised blackouts during peak power periods
Victorian Greens want to end road-user charge, drive EV uptake and revive manufacturing
Ahead of next month’s Victorian state election, the Greens party has announced its proposed EV policy
Ford targets Tesla with startup culture shift
Model E division adopts new Ford culture for the ‘nimbleness and inventiveness of a startup’
Fisker to reveal flagship Ocean SUV at 2022 Paris Motor Show
Anticipated American electric SUV to debut halo variant in Paris, with global production set for November
2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid gains power boost, larger battery
Bentley has unveiled two new versions of the Bentayga Hybrid: the S and Azure, with more power and driving range
The Citroën Oli is an electric mini pick-up made from recycled materials
…but it remains a ‘design study’ for now
