Electric Car News

Volvo’s XC90 successor to be named Embla
The name of Volvo’s first non-alphanumeric vehicle in over 50 years has been uncovered

The BMW CTO Frank Weber speaks up
“The fully-electric New Class has got what it takes to father a highly emotional addition to our portfolio”

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 allocation announced for Victoria, Queensland, and WA buyers
Following on from NSW and ACT’s turn last month, those in VIC, QLD, and WA will soon get another chance to buy an Ioniq 5

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Everything we know about Hyundai’s flagship EV
If the impressive Kona Electric is too small and the bigger Ioniq Electric is too dull, Hyundai’s got a sharp new deal for you

Stellantis CEO believes politicians are driving ICE bans, not the industry
It’s fair to say Tavares believes the market should decide on future fuels

AdBlue shortage highlights fuel insecurity, but there is a solution
The Australian trucking industry says it supports the AdBlue response, but more must be done

Porsche’s electric Taycan outsells 911 in record 2021
Electric flagship beats iconic sports car to sales gong – locally and worldwide

2023 Peugeot e-308 electric hatch details revealed
All-electric e-308 is on the cards for a local berth

BHP invests in East African mine following demand from electric car companies
Australian mining giant BHP is answering the call from electric carmakers, with battery metals becoming big business

Porsche withdraws from Audi’s Project Artemis flagship EV program
The luxury brand will pay Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles around $160 million to step away from planned manufacturing at its Hanover factory

Renault commits to 100 per cent EV sales in Europe by 2030
The French marque has clarified its previous electrification aims

Cupra Born arrives for testing on Australian roads
The Volkswagen Group’s first Australian electric vehicle will undergo a local shakedown before going on sale

Mercedes-Benz move to electrification could come at the cost of wagons – report
Dwindling sales and a large focus on EVs could be the death knell of Merc wagons

2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron: New name rumoured for updated electric SUV
Following news the E-Tron will be replaced in 2025, Audi may change the model name later this year for greater clarity

Lithium hits record price, may affect electric vehicle costs
A component of EV batteries has gone up in price, and new-car buyers could be left with the bill

Sony Mobility: Sony confirms EV dreams with new concept, new brand
Sony has revealed an electric SUV follow-up to its 2021 sedan concept, and confirmed it is considering a run at the EV market

Hyundai R&D department to focus on zero-emission powertrains – UPDATE
Petrol and diesel engines are being abandoned, as Hyundai looks towards electrification

Electric Ford F-150 Lightning undercuts Tesla Model 3 on price
Pricing for Ford’s battery-powered pick-up has leaked in the US

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQXX: Reinventing the electric car
The Vision EQXX may well prove one of the most consequential concept cars of the early 21st century

New performance cars arriving in 2022
Take a look at our list of the latest performance cars set to launch in Australia next year

New family cars arriving in 2022
Take a look at our list of the most up-to-date family cars set to launch in Australia next year

South Australia launches trial to examine EV impact on grid
The SA Government has partnered with Jolt Charge to better manage its energy

Nio reveals 1000km-range ET5
Chinese electric carmaker to rival Tesla Model 3 with its new 1000km-range EV

Mercedes-Benz announces Vision EQXX reveal date
The German manufacturer believes its car can do 1000km on a charge













