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Polestar and Rivian: EV switch alone not enough to stop climate crisis

EV upstarts Polestar and Rivian urge a three-tier global and collaborative approach is needed to curb climate change

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT pricing and features

The E-Tron GT range is due to arrive on our shores later this year

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South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans

The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax

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Audi ute: Oz boss calls it unlikely, but the Activesphere might be a clue...

The brand’s CEO has previously hinted at the possibility of an Audi ute, potentially twinned with the Volkswagen Amarok – now it seems unlikely to happen

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Brainlifts are going to be more important than facelifts says Volvo chief

Volvo Chief Commercial Officer Bjorn Annwall maps out the Swedish carmaker’s electric and digital future

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2025 Hyundai Kona N Electric imagined

Now that we've seen the new-gen Kona small SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric form, there's one question still unanswered: What about a hero N model?

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Peugeot e-2008 electric SUV coming to Australia through private importer, priced around $50,000

An Australian startup will import the Peugeot e-2008 electric car with a more affordable price tag

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EV Council: Mazda Europe chief's comments on 'forced' battery EV focus are misleading

Australia's EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives

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Mitsubishi adds vehicle-to-grid EV charging to Australian HQ

Mitsubishi has become the first automaker in Australia to adopt V2G bidirectional chargers at its Adelaide HQ using its PHEVs

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Electric-only Volkswagen Golf looking likely, but it won't replace the ID.3

Despite the VW ID.3 electric hatch, the next Mk9 Golf will be sold alongside it with a battery-electric powertrain option.

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NRMA rescuing electric cars with charger-equipped vans

The NRMA is adding EV charging equipment to its roadside assistance vans, as demand for electric cars grow

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2023 Fiat 500e electric car: $52,500 Australian pricing confirmed

Two years on from its global debut, the new electric 500 is heading Down Under – and, as some might have expected, it won't be cheap.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X due later this year, first of three EVs confirmed for Australia

Toyota will launch three all-electric vehicles in Australia in the next three years, including the soon-to-launch BZ4x medium SUV – but hybrid is still the main focus

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Solar-powered EV maker Lightyear files for bankruptcy, future unclear

The 'world’s first production-ready solar electric vehicle' was said to add up to 11,000 kilometres of range per year – but it now has a gloomy future

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2023 Kia EV6: Everything we know about the Ioniq 5's cousin

Kia’s first dedicated all-electric model will undercut its Korean cousin in pricing

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Jeep PHEVs allegedly disable EV-only mode in the cold

A law firm is investigating Jeep PHEVs that don’t operate as PHEVs in cold climates

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2023 Kia EV9 confirmed for Australia, expected H2 arrival

Kia Australia quietly confirms EV9 for Australia; pricing, features (and what it looks like) still to come

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Ampol to provide charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle fleet

Ampol has partnered with local commercial vehicle manufacturer SEA Electric to provide charging facilities on the road, at destinations, and in the workplace

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2024 Jaguar I-Pace pricing and features

The I-Pace has gained another subtle update to keep it fresh among the growing sea of luxury EVs, and will launch in Australia from July with a price bump

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BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany

BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion

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Ferrari patents EV engine noise for electric hypercar in 2025

Ferrari’s first all-electric supercar, due in 2025, is set to debut artificial EV driving noises in lieu of an engine exhaust

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2024 Polestar 2 revealed with RWD, longer range, faster charging

Polestar’s electric sedan will shift to a rear-drive setup as part of its yearly update

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2024 Kia EV9 specifications reportedly shown in owner survey

Kia's upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, the Telluride-sized EV9, could offer up to 294kW and a price tag above $100k, if it reaches local shores

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Audi Activesphere concept teased, set to debut on January 26

The fourth concept of Audi’s ‘Sphere’ family heads off the beaten track