Electric Car News
2020-2021 Porsche Taycan recalled due to wiring harness fault
Problems with the Taycan’s wiring harness could prevent ISOFIX seats from being fitted
New vehicle emissions drop as peak bodies call for Government mandates
A small reduction in emissions year-on-year has been met with calls for greater action from the top
Local Volkswagen group boss joins EV Council board
New VGA chief will campaign for emissions targets and charging infrastructure in new builds
Lotus Eletre announced: ‘Type 132’ SUV now has a name
Ahead of its reveal, Lotus has given its first SUV a name
Mazda has no fear of being left behind in EV race
Despite rivals offering more electrified models – and promises of more – Mazda remains comfortable that it won’t be left behind in the EV race
Volkswagen Australia boss calls for home EV charging support
Future vehicles should inspire private infrastructure changes, says new VW boss
Cupra announces future compact hybrid SUV
A new electrified SUV is on the way from Cupra, and it’s left us some breadcrumbs to follow
2023 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed alongside HR-V EV
Honda has shown off three new electrified models in Europe, including the upcoming Civic hybrid
New Maserati BiTurbo imagined…as an electric sedan
Maserati’s two-door BiTurbo had a sedan companion, the ‘400’ – but, just for fun, we’re reimagining it as a new electric sedan (hey, if Porsche can stick ‘Turbo’ on an EV…)
Used electric vehicle prices soar thanks to fuel prices and supply shortage
With long waits across the board and increasing running costs for ICE owners, electric demand is on the charge
RACQ launches Smart Shuttle trial on Gold Coast streets
It will be operating around the Main Beach area
2023 BMW iX1: Electric range revealed
BMW’s answer to the Mercede-Benz EQA is just around the corner, with the iX1 to be revealed before the end of the year
Skoda to debut ‘Modern Solid’ design language this year
A fresh design language could usher in a new electric-vehicle era for Skoda
2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore: Electric SUV here next year
Australia will see the launch of the battery-powered Grecale Folgore in late 2023, as Maserati begins its transition to an all-electric brand
2022 Polestar 2: Deliveries of the electric model begin
The first Polestar electric vehicles are being rolled out across the country
Defence experts urge adoption of electric vehicles
Australia’s reliance on oil sourced from overseas is a threat to the economy and to security, experts warn
Video: Tesla Models S crashes after dangerous jump
A life-threatening stunt which left a brand-new Tesla Model S as a wreck has been widely criticised
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman to go electric by 2025
By the end of the decade, four out of five new Porsches will be powered by electricity
Maserati accelerates plans: All-electric by 2030
Petrol-powered Maserati models will be gone by 2030, with the transition to electric to begin in 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 5 allocation to open again, capped at 100 units
Reservations set to open again this coming Wednesday
Audi A6 Avant E-Tron concept revealed on PPE architecture
An electric long-roof A6 could go intro production soon
2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid looks set for arrival late next year
More information has emerged pointing to a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival people-mover
Leaked information says Kia Stinger will end production in December
As Kia’s Sohari plant prepares to be retooled to build electrified models, the Stinger’s run may be coming to an end
2022 Tesla Model 3 prices increase, delivery times extended again
If you order a Model 3 now, it might just arrive by the end of the year
