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LaFerrari racing against electric car
News

Electric Concept One destroys LaFerrari

All-electric concept destroys opposition in drag race.

BMW i3 vs Audi A3 e-tron
Comparisons

Audi A3 etron vs BMW i3 comparison review

It’s a battle of plug-ins, with the futuristic BMW i3 Range Extender facing off against the more conventional Audi A3 e-tron to see which makes the better premium small hybrid.

Tesla Model S
News

Tesla Model S expected to get a bigger battery with new P100D flagship

A loose-lipped Dutch transport authority has let slip the existence of a powerful new flagship for the Tesla Model S range

World's fastest delivery van
News

The world’s fastest delivery van

Electric delivery can slays supercars

McLaren P1 EV
News

McLaren starts work on fully electric prototype

McLaren starts work on EV prototype and gives more details of future downsized engine

Ute filling up at petrol station
Features

Australia is falling behind the world, lacking the leadership to stop

Stephen Corby laments the lack of political leadership and investment in infrastructure that’s seeing Australia fall behind the rest of the world in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on our roads

Tesla Model X
News

Tesla confident Aussies won’t face Model X issues

American company claims it has “ironed out” Model X bugs ahead of its Australian release

Tesla Model 3
News

Part two of Tesla’s grand plan revealed

Utes, trucks and car sharing to form part of Elon Musk’s plan to rule the automotive world, as the Tesla CEO and tech entrepreneur unveils the latest chapter of his manifesto.

Bentley Bentayga wiring
News

Bentley release amazing photos of its Bentayga SUV electrical system

A fascinating look behind the curtain at the jaw-droppingly intricate ‘heart’ of the new Bentley Bentayga SUV

Energy company announces $1 a day charging for electric vehicles
News

Energy company, AGL, announces $1 a day charging for electric vehicles

Energy company AGL will provide unlimited charging for electric vehicles for just $1 a day

Volkswagen Boss Mueller
News

VW to cull 40 models as part of EV push: report

Volkswagen’s bid to reinvent itself as the world’s greenest car brand will claim a few victims along the way

Mercedes confirms electric car debut
News

Mercedes confirms electric car debut

All-electric SUV concept set for Paris debut, with 500km range and “dangerous” performance

BMW Vision 100
Industry

BMW selects slow road to electric future

Rather than rush new “i” technology to market, BMW says it is happy to wait a few years and see what happens

Opinion

Are “Electric Highways” going to change the world and make us all buy EVs?

Are the upsides of electric car technology offset by the inconvenience of Australia’s lacking infrastructure? Stephen Corby looks at the innovative Electric Highway solution that could turn the tide in favour of EVs and bring in the buyers.

Audi electric car technology
Industry

Electric car technology to redefine Audi by 2025

Audi will bank on electronics and apps as it surges towards a high-tech, electric car future.

DS E-Tense
Events

2016 Geneva Motor Show: DS E-Tense would be $400K Tesla killer

Formula E derived electric drivetrain supplies 360km range

2016 Detroit Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz confirms 2018 launch for Tesla rival
Events

2016 Detroit Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz confirms 2018 launch for Tesla rival

Concept IAA show car tipped to shape all-electric Benz speedster

2014 Peugeot 208 GTi
Reviews

Peugeot 208 GTi 2014 long term review

MOTOR’s Peugeot 208 GTi residence starts with a blessing from above. Considering its forebears, it’ll need it

Tesla P85D review
Reviews

Tesla Model S P85D review

Shocking acceleration and all-wheel drive grip from two electric motors amps up the talents of the Model S

Nissan Leaf
News

Nissan threatens to pull plug on loss-making Leaf

Lack of government support could spell an early end for Australia’s cheapest electric car, the Nissan Leaf, despite the incentives offered in other markets

Mahindra Reva e2o
News

Mahindra eyes Australia as EV market test bed

If you can make EVs work in Australia, you can make them work anywhere else in the world, Indian carmaker says

Review: Audi R8, Limited Edition, Wheels magazine, new, interior, price, pictures, video
News

The best thing to happen to Audi

The R8 supercar is the best thing that has ever happened to Audi.

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News

Electric Merc smashes record

Mercedes-Benz has shattered the record at the Nurburgring for an electric car.

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Features

In pics: Mark Webber’s F1 career

If you’re a motorsport fan, you’ll know Aussie F1 ace Mark Webber has just called time on his Formula 1 career. So what better time to pay tribute to his time at motorsport’s highest level.