EU to mandate sustainable EV batteries
The European Commission aims to improve battery sustainability across its lifecycle from production to repurposing
Toyota GR86 Hybrid imagined with hot new Prius face
What if the GR86 was inspired by the Prius? An electrified version of the Toyota sports coupe is rumoured to be in the works, so we’ve imagined how it may look come 2025
Best Electric Cars Under $65k: Cheapest EVs Rated
Welcome to part one of three price-based EV buying guides, this one focused on the most affordable electric cars available in Australia today
Ford Puma EV to debut in 2024
Although the Fiesta has been axed, the Ford Puma will live on with an all-electric version expected in 2024
Waze launches on Android Automotive…but for Renaults only
Five years after Android Automotive launched, the Waze navigation app will finally be available – but it’ll only be for Renaults
Australian Government funds largest electric truck delivery fleet trial
Your next ‘last mile’ parcel delivery in Sydney might be from an all-electric truck, but it’ll need to wait after this Christmas
2023 BMW X1 obtains five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the BMW’s entry-level SUV the full five-stars, though the pure-electric version remains untested
2023 LDV Mifa 9 EV people-mover receives five-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP has rated the Mifa 9 electric people-mover the full five-stars, but not the petrol-powered Mifa
Toyota reveals Corolla Cross hydrogen concept with GR Corolla engine
The popular Corolla Cross small SUV has been fitted with a hydrogen powertrain, but uncannily uses an engine from a hot hatch
Skoda to launch three electric SUVs by 2026
Skoda will bring three new electric SUVs in the next three-years, earlier than initially planned.
US study reveals electric cars saved 1.8 billion litres of fuel in 2021
A US study reveals startling fuel, exhaust emission and cost savings by going electric
Monash study finds EV chargers are an “eyesore”, home charging preferred
A Melbourne-based study reveals electric car home and public charging needs to be improved to encourage adoption and reduce inequalities.
BMW says China lockdowns are ‘risky’ for car manufacturing
Continued lockdowns and unrest in China is making new car production uncertain, adding to the supply chain battle.
Polestar 7 aims to start European production from 2027
Polestar may make electric cars in its origin country, but it’ll take at least five years
BYD Dolphin & Seal EVs delayed, 2023 orders and deliveries confirmed
With 2023 on the horizon, BYD’s local distributor has confirmed pre-orders will open later than planned
VW self-driving commercial vehicles are coming by 2030
We’ve been watching self-driving car development for years, but Volkswagen says it’ll be a reality by the end of this decade
BYD electric ute spied
The first purported BYD ute spy shots have been published online, but details are still vague
ROEV's Electric HiLux and Electric Ranger: Pricing and specs revealed
Want an all-electric HiLux or Ranger? A Brisbane startup will finally offer electric ute conversions – but it’ll only be for fleets in the short term, to give their vehicles a new lease on life
Ford Tourneo Custom revealed with BEV, PHEV and diesel power
Ford’s new family people-mover van has been unveiled in Europe, but plans are unclear for Australia
Last examples of Hyundai Ioniq electric car landing in Australia as model discontinued
The final original Hyundai Ioniqs are arriving on Australian shores, six months after the model was axed
Mazda outlines EV transition plan towards 2030
Mazda will take a gradual approach to electrifying its car line-up by 2030
BP Pulse expands public EV charging options in Australia
Fuel giant BP has entered into the electric vehicle charging infrastructure game, amid growing interest and adoption in Australia
Volkswagen delays long-range EV project
Volkswagen Group’s flagship project for longer range, self-driving electric cars has reportedly been delayed by around four years
2023 Range Rovers receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s flagship large SUV twins have obtained the full ANCAP safety score.