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2018 Nissan Leaf teased
Nissan gives us a peek at its second-generation all-electric hatchback, the 2018 Leaf.
Why the electric Nio EP9’s Nurburgring lap record matters
Chinese electric car with 1000kW resets production car lap record
There’s still life in conventional engines, says Volkswagen
Despite wanting to sell a million battery-powered cars by 2025, VW says the engines we use now will still have a place in future showrooms
Australia’s EV charging network
Charging infrastructure is improving in Australia, although, not quite fast enough for electric vehicle owners.
Elon Musk reveals timeline for all-electric pickup
Tesla will unveil an all-electric trade ute in 2019 following its semi-truck and Model 3 reveals
Genesis steering away from V8 power as EV tech advances
Hyundai’s nascent luxury brand says electricity is more important than cylinder count in the fight for go-fast performance.
Honda Australia to miss out on green push
Local arm of Japanese brand won’t receive key environmentally friendly products
Hybrid cop car hints at Ford Mustang’s petrol-electric future
The hybrid system sitting under the bonnet of a Mondeo police car shows Ford is looking at ways to make its petrol-electric fastback coupe and convertible bulletproof
Skoda sheds light on its Vision E Concept
As suspected the Vision E is an all-electric SUV previewing its first production model due in 2020.
Aston Martin boss details future product plan: mid-engined supercars, EVs and SUVs
A whopping seven new models are set to march into Aston Martin showrooms over the next seven years, with CEO Andy Palmer revealing the British marque’s mid-term product plan in detail
NIO EV9 shattering Nürburgring EV record video
Record-breaking lap by Chinese 1 megawatt zero-emission supercar gives new meaning to “Green Hell”.
Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid could be heading to Australia
Mini Australia has the Countryman PHEV on its wishlist, but has yet to finalise a business case for what could be its first hybrid model Down Under
Tesla and Hyundai join calls for electric vehicle tax incentives
An unlikely trio of carmakers has called on the federal government to provide more inducements for energy-efficient vehicle ownership.
Nissan’s electric future has a new face: Margot Robbie
Nissan has teamed up with Margot Robbie to promote electric vehicles and showcase the Nissan BladeGlider, which will be revealed at Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota Kluger fuel-cell sprung testing in Australia
This test mule of a hydrogen-powered, US market Toyota Highlander is a long, long way from home.
Toyota Prius Prime PHEV update comes with optional solar charging
The 2017 Prius PHV is available with solar panel on the roof to top up its lithium batteries
Tesla Model S does awesome snow donuts
Taking a Tesla for a spin – literally
BMW CEO slams government for ignoring electric vehicles
Marc Werner says it’s time the federal government ended its ‘embarrassing’ silence on EV policy.
What it’s like to live with an electric car
Anna held on tight to the keys of her BMW i3 as she discovered what it would be like to take a step closer to her dream of becoming an eco-warrior.
Tesla Model S P90D Acceleration Testing
Just how quick is Tesla’s battery-powered bullet?
Electric cars take charge at the Paris Motor Show
Daimler and Volkswagen are looking to the future, and if the French Motor Show was anything to go by, it will be all electric.
Electric cars on the rise in a changing new car market
Minds broad enough for two ideas to sit comfortably side-by-side are required as the car enters an era of transition.
2017 BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid details revealed
The new and improved BMW 5-Series will have an equally enhanced hybrid option
BMW and Westfield team up to install 40 EV charge points around Oz
German manufacturer partners with Westfield shopping centres to offer more options for EV and PHEV owners in Australia.
