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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA electric: Tesla Model 3 rival coming
The next-gen CLA will go electric, becoming the luxury brand’s most attainable passenger EV
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB350 EV review
Merc’s quirky GLB goes electric but loses the third seating row in up-spec 350 form
The Jeep KL Cherokee has retired, but a new model is coming – expect electric power
Reports suggest production of the long-serving Cherokee has ended in the US, but Jeep has so far declined to confirm
RAM’s electric Hilux, Ranger rival reportedly shown to dealers
US truck maker gives dealers private viewing of Ranger-sized electric ute
2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025
Kia’s huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year
2023 Peugeot 308 pricing and features: GT Sport PHEV arrives
Pricing for Peugeot’s new four-strong small car range has been revealed
EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards
A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia
Hyundai’s Australian EV supply set for a big boost
Korean giant aims to bring sexy back and double EV supply to Australia within 12 months
Ford to lose $4.5 billion on EVs in 2023 but profit on ICE cars
Ford has admitted its losing money on EVs, as its conventional engine-powered divisions reap from growth to help fund the transition
2023 Cupra Born electric hatch scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Ahead of its imminent on-sale date, the Cupra Born has been awarded top marks by ANCAP
Cupra boss remains committed to battery-electric in face of EU e-fuels debate; confirms Formentor and Leon EV on the cards
The Spanish brand’s global CEO supports his VW Group counterparts but says it won’t change his company’s position
2023 Peugeot E-Partner electric van confirmed, priced for Australia
Peugeot Australia has confirmed its first all-electric offering, the E-Partner small commercial van, will arrive here before July – priced from just below $60K
Genesis commits to high-performance EVs
Genesis will double-down on high-performance EVs, as it establishes itself as a more distinct luxury car brand
Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president
With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way
EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035
The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels
Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery
CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range
Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas
Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group
2023 LDV Mifa 9 review: Electric people-mover driven
Electric people mover offers style, space and surprisingly decent dynamics, but is undone by a colossal price tag
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed
The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features
Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e
IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs
The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?
A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed
