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Can electric cars rule the roost?
The 2020 Car of the Year field contains three key EV contenders – and they’re out to win

Meet the man who is leading Australia’s EV revolution
Tim Washington is prepared for take-off when it comes to electric vehicle charging in Australia

2019 Nissan Leaf vs Hyundai Ioniq comparison review
It’s a battle of affordable electric vehicles for this month’s twin test

Plug ‘n’ repay – how electric cars can earn you money
EVs are primed to play a key role in the electricity grid of the future through smart energy management and storage

Electric cars are a ‘licence to dream’: Lexus
Lexus design chief Ian Cartabiano says electric platforms are a designer’s playground

2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: pricing and features announced
Stuttgart’s all-electric SUV wings in and there’s no price premium for choosing the EV

The old Morris van is reborn as a trendy EV
The Morris name returns after 35 years with new owners, electric motors and a retro vibe

Yes, it’s a Mustang: Ford reveals Mach-E electric SUV
Ford’s first production EV shares the familiar Mustang badge but is unlike anything the car maker has created before

Could Lexus build the first 1000km electric vehicle?
New battery technology will allow the next generation of EVs to travel more than twice as far, but there’s a catch

Australians are still scared of the electric car
Nielsen survey cites lack of knowledge and high cost as a barrier to EV buying, but industry figures don’t necessarily agree

Toyota wants hybrid Hilux, Landcruiser for Australia
Make no mistake, Toyota Australia reckons Australia’s workers and farmers are ready for the brand’s first hybrid workhorses

The Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric has 300kW!
Compact SUV due in 2020 to pack 4.9sec 0-100km/h performance

Dyson pulls plug on electric car project. Can anyone make money from EVs?
The low barriers to entry mean almost anyone can have a crack at building EVs.

Second-generation Toyota Mirai fuel cell EV revealed
Toyota’s second crack at a hydrogen car is a sleek, rear-driven object of lust.

Awesome new Bathurst 1000 paint schemes for top teams
These are some of the hottest Bathurst 1000 paintjobs in years

Tyre recycling exports set to be banned
PM flags change of recycling rules which will outlaw the export of tyres for offshore processing, but local tyre stewardship body is ready to act

2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium – long term review
Is an electric car with fairly limited range still useful enough for the daily grind? We put Hyundai’s electric IONIQ to a long-term test to see what cracks might develop.

Editor’s Letter: Australian electric car debate
The fact that our nation’s leaders are only now debating if electric cars are important, or simply a passing fad, is embarrassing

The week that was: Frankfurt, EVs and Elon’s online bromance
Catch up on the week in automotive news and reviews from the WhichCar desk

Volkswagen electric SUV to beat hatch to Australia
Australian boss confirms an electric SUV is top of the wishlist, and that VW’s electric revolution may kill the Golf

Everything you need to know about electric cars
The electric vehicle age is coming. Get ready with our comprehensive guide

New electric Mini confirmed for Australia in 2020
Mini’s latest electric hatch could be in Australia as early as mid-2020. But with an estimated price north of $50K, it won’t be cheap

Elon Musk teases Tesla ute reveal date
The Tesla founder reckons we’ll finally see “the coolest car I’ve ever seen” in November

Would you drive an EV charged with nuclear power?
Nuclear energy is often feared and rarely understood but is it a better EV solution than the current arrangement?












































