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Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II boosts power and range, adds even more luxury
A large ‘Series II’ upgrade for Rolls-Royce’s large electric coupe has been revealed with even more power, a longer driving range and more personalisation options.
ICE cars face the same fate as horse transportation, says VW board member
A Volkswagen board member has made a bold prediction that combustion engines could join horses as the transportation of the past, while EV popularity organically grows.
VFACTs May 2026: Electric vehicles hit record 20 per cent market share in Australia
Latest VFACTS new car sales figures show growing demand for EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids as petrol and diesel sales continue to decline.
BYD prefers its fast-charging Blade battery over hyped solid-state tech… for now
Solid-state EV batteries promise to be lighter, safer, and deliver longer range, but the world’s biggest EV manufacturer says they are not the best option.
Aussie company reveals new EV charger for areas that the electricity grid cannot reach
An Australian EV charging company has developed a new vehicle-to-vehicle charger to enable EVs and PHEVs to be charged in areas with no grid access.
BYD’s much publicised ship arrives in Australia carrying almost 5000 vehicles
Weeks after departing China, BYD Zhengzhou has docked in Melbourne as the brand ramps up supply for Australian buyers.
Are Ferrari Luce haters missing the point about the brand’s first electric car?
If you dislike the styling of Ferrari’s first electric car, that’s a side effect of a strategic decision Ferrari made to go after customers the company had not courted before.
Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLB confirmed for Australia; due in showrooms this year
Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB to arrive in Australia later this year with both petrol-hybrid and electric drivetrains.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake confirmed for Australia
Hybrid and electric station wagons set to join the Mercedes-Benz CLA range in Australia.
Ferrari Luce reaction: Share price tumbles as first EV revealed, former CEO labels it ‘destruction of a legend’
Ferrari’s legacy for producing high-powered sports cars came into question yesterday, with the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle sending stock prices into retreat and its former chairman criticising the new vehicle.
Ferrari reveals first-ever electric car with 1035hp Luce grand tourer
Four-door EV introduces new design language, four-motor drivetrain and tactile cabin as Ferrari enters the electric era.
Australia’s most EV-friendly cities named in new study
Research ranks capital cities on charging access, ownership rates and charging costs as electric vehicle uptake continues to accelerate nationwide.
MG launches MGS6 EV electric SUV with plus-500km range
New mid-size electric SUV arrives with up to 530km claimed range, dual-motor AWD option and family-focused practicality.
Volkswagen leaves door open to bring smaller, more affordable electric cars to Australia
Australia has so far missed out on smaller electric Volkswagen products, but that could change in the future if demand is there and charging infrastructure improves.
EV roadblocks soften as market share increases… but more people would prefer to stick to petrol – report
The latest study into Australian attitudes towards EV ownership shows mixed results, with cost and range anxiety easier to swallow, but preferences for petrol on the increase.
Skoda Epiq: Cheap electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia in 2027
Skoda’s cheapest ever electric car has been revealed in the form of the Epiq small SUV, which will go on sale locally in 2027 with up to 430km of range.
Hyundai’s performance EVs brought artificial gear changes… but could they also introduce simulated stick-shift?
Not content to stop at a simulated dual-clutch shift feel for its EVs, Hyundai’s next driver engagement feature will bring stick-shift action to electric vehicles, but it’s a simulation too.
Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT 4-door coupé with 860 kW of peak power
New performance EV new uses axial flux motors combined with a high-performance, Formula 1-inspired battery system.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi becomes quickest SUV around the Nürburgring
Chinese automaker Xiaomi has taken another Nürburgring record, this time with its YU7 GT SUV.
Volkswagen: Electrified future will be driven by customer demand, not mandates
Volkswagen plans more electrified products for Australia but what type of vehicles will be driven by customer preference rather than government incentives, says the brand.
BYD promotes shipment of 5000 vehicles headed for Australia amid EV surge
First shipment aboard BYD-owned cargo vessel includes EVs, plug-in hybrids and DENZA models destined for Australian buyers.
Australia’s most common collisions revealed in latest NRMA data
New insurance claims figures reveal rising wildlife crashes and concerns over drivers disabling safety technology.
Volkswagen’s first electric ID. Polo GTI takes aim at hot hatch purists
New ID. Polo GTI combines front-wheel-drive dynamics, adaptive suspension and fast charging as Volkswagen prepares its electric performance future.
China’s domestic car sales drop again but exports continue to grow
A seven-month sales slide in China has been offset by growing export sales as Chinese brands look to capitalise on higher-margin international opportunities.
