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Rivian R1T confirmed for Australia, but you can’t have one
It’s not the type of availability fans might be hoping for –although it could spark a few ute-spotting road trips to the Pilbara
2024 Best Electric Car Over $80K: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Kia EV9
If naming the finest EV above $80K kinda sounds like an EV of the Year nod, you’re not wrong
2024 Best Electric Midsize Luxury SUV: BMW iX3 v Genesis GV70 Electrified
Forget showy electric SUVs; this twin test is about making the jump to electrons as easy as possible. But one is far more luxurious than the other…
2024 Best Electric Large SUV: Audi Q8 E-Tron v BMW iX v Kia EV9
Kia impresses with its large electric SUV, punching well above its class
2024 Best Electric Performance Car: Abarth 500e v Audi E-Tron GT v Ford Mustang Mach-E v Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Porsche Taycan
EVs have always been fast, but what about fun? These five might just win you over
2024 Best Electric Luxury Sedan under $100K: BMW i4 v Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 has ambitions of segment glory, but can the flagship variant break through a blockade formed by the most affordable BMW i4?
2024 Best Electric Luxury Sedan over $100K: BMW i7
How Bavaria mastered the most convincing implementation of the electric drivetrain
2025 Mazda ‘EZ-6’ electric sedan teased for China ahead of reveal next week
An all-electric Mazda sedan, based on an existing Chinese-market vehicle, will debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week – though it’s unclear if it’ll be offered outside of China
2025 Alfa Romeo M̴i̴l̴a̴n̴o̴ Junior revealed – UPDATE: Italy bans Milano name
Alfa Romeo has unveiled its sporty new compact SUV, and a fresh controversy just days later should ensure its name is never forgotten… (we’ll look forward to a brisk trade in Milano badges on eBay)
PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU
Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher
2024 BMW X3 & iX3: New photos, details, and everything we know
New photos and details for the upcoming BMW X3 have surfaced, so here’s all you need to know, including the anticipated iX3 electric SUV!
Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets
Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally
BYD’s new ‘blade’ battery promises 1000km+ range
Melbourne to Sydney on a single charge? BYD’s new ‘blade battery’ might just do it…
Five Chinese EV brands that haven’t hit Australia… yet
With their own government manufacturing subsidies at home and a handy trade agreement here, these brands could be tempted by the Australian market
Meet Zeekr — the latest Chinese EV brand coming to Oz
A family mover with 800km+ range and a small SUV will lead Zeekr’s assault
2024 Best Electric Car (Under $80K): MG4
Here are the podium positions in the sub-$80K class of the most exhaustive electric vehicle test in Australian history
2024 Best Small Electric Car Under $40K: MG4 Excite 51
They say EVs aren’t affordable; BYD, GWM and MG say different – and one of Australia’s cheapest cars is notable for more than just its price
2024 Best Small Electric Car $50-60K: Cupra Born
Stylish five-door practicality, rear-drive dynamics, and impressive range are the promise as Spain and China go head to head
2024 Best Small Electric Car $40-50K: MG4 Excite/Essence 64
It’s BYD v GWM v MG round two as China continues its domination of the most affordable EVs around. And the same car comes to the fore.
2024 Best Electric Small SUV: Hyundai Kona
Hyundai’s second-generation electric Kona faces up to BYD’s popular Atto 3 and two French rivals.
2024 Best Electric Midsize SUV: Kia EV6
Ford, Subaru and Toyota have all joined the legacy carmakers taking on the Tesla Model Y, but it’s our 2022 Wheels Car of the Year that remains unmoved as the pick of the class
Best Electric Sedan Under $80K: Hyundai Ioniq 6
Up to $80K buys you some impressive hardware in the electric sedan category.
2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.
Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed
Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.