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EV Council: Mazda Europe chief’s comments on ‘forced’ battery EV focus are misleading
Australia’s EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives
Mitsubishi adds vehicle-to-grid EV charging to Australian HQ
Mitsubishi has become the first automaker in Australia to adopt V2G bidirectional chargers at its Adelaide HQ using its PHEVs
Electric-only Volkswagen Golf looking likely, but it won’t replace the ID.3
Despite the VW ID.3 electric hatch, the next Mk9 Golf will be sold alongside it with a battery-electric powertrain option.
2023 Mitsubishi eK X electric review: Is this the EV Mitsubishi needs in Australia?
Is the time ripe for Mitsubishi to have another crack at an all-electric microcar in Australia?
2023 Polestar 2 review: Do you need the Performance pack?
We’ve driven a good slice of Polestar 2s, but this is the first Dual Motor version without the $8K Performance pack, and it’s great
NRMA rescuing electric cars with charger-equipped vans
The NRMA is adding EV charging equipment to its roadside assistance vans, as demand for electric cars grow
2023 Fiat 500e electric car: $52,500 Australian pricing confirmed
Two years on from its global debut, the new electric 500 is heading Down Under – and, as some might have expected, it won’t be cheap.
2024 Toyota bZ4X due later this year, first of three EVs confirmed for Australia
Toyota will launch three all-electric vehicles in Australia in the next three years, including the soon-to-launch BZ4x medium SUV – but hybrid is still the main focus
Solar-powered EV maker Lightyear files for bankruptcy, future unclear
The ‘world’s first production-ready solar electric vehicle’ was said to add up to 11,000 kilometres of range per year – but it now has a gloomy future
2023 Kia EV6: Everything we know about the Ioniq 5’s cousin
Kia’s first dedicated all-electric model will undercut its Korean cousin in pricing
Jeep PHEVs allegedly disable EV-only mode in the cold
A law firm is investigating Jeep PHEVs that don’t operate as PHEVs in cold climates
2023 Kia EV9 confirmed for Australia, expected H2 arrival
Kia Australia quietly confirms EV9 for Australia; pricing, features (and what it looks like) still to come
2023 Kia EV6 GT review
The new EV6 GT promises to be as talented on track as it is on road; we hit both in the $100,000, 430kW Kia to find out
Ampol to provide charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle fleet
Ampol has partnered with local commercial vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric to provide charging facilities on the road, at destinations, and in the workplace
2024 Jaguar I-Pace pricing and features
The I-Pace has gained another subtle update to keep it fresh among the growing sea of luxury EVs, and will launch in Australia from July with a price bump
BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany
BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion
Ferrari patents EV engine noise for electric hypercar in 2025
Ferrari’s first all-electric supercar, due in 2025, is set to debut artificial EV driving noises in lieu of an engine exhaust
2024 Polestar 2 revealed with RWD, longer range, faster charging
Polestar’s electric sedan will shift to a rear-drive setup as part of its yearly update
2024 Kia EV9 specifications reportedly shown in owner survey
Kia’s upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, the Telluride-sized EV9, could offer up to 294kW and a price tag above $100k, if it reaches local shores
2023 BMW 7 series and i7 launch: First Australian drive
As the first daring BMW limo since the 2001 E65, the seventh-gen 7 Series introduces a new styling direction, sizing rethink and limelight-stealing i7
Audi Activesphere concept teased, set to debut on January 26
The fourth concept of Audi’s ‘Sphere’ family heads off the beaten track
Volvo EX30 set for June 15 reveal; will “talk to a completely different demographic”
Younger buyers are the target for Volvo’s fresh small SUV which will launch locally later this year
2023 Maserati GranTurismo – interior unveiled at last!
The newest generation of Maserati’s spearhead GranTurismo steps into the future
How much does the Luxury Car Tax add to the price of a car?
If the LCT has you confused, you’re not alone: Here’s how it works and how it’s calculated
