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2023 BYD Atto 3 review: Quick drive

Could this BYD be your entry into the world of electric vehicles?

Mazda says Australian EV adoption is headed for a slowdown

Mazda’s local chief expects EVs won’t achieve dominance before the end of this decade – at the earliest

Carmakers partner for new North American EV charging network, Australia still left out

Seven major automakers have teamed up to establish a North American EV charging network similar to Europe’s Ionity, but Australia is still left behind

2024 MG 4 electric hatch receives five-star ANCAP safety rating

The budget-friendly Chinese electric hatch has been awarded the full 2022 ANCAP safety rating, despite some weaknesses

Volkswagen trademarks electric GT⚡ logo: What could it be for?

Volkswagen has submitted a new GTI logo trademark in Germany – and it’s electrifying

‘Is a 3-star ANCAP rating OK?’ Mitsubishi boss considers Kei cars for Oz

Where do consumers draw the line – will Aussies accept a three-star Kei car?

Renault Megane E-Tech electric SUV, new Kangoo van, Arkana facelift here in 2024

The Renault Megane E-Tech Electric and latest Kangoo van have been delayed to the start of 2024, while a facelift for the Arkana small SUV is also due next year

Tesla allegedly suppressed driving range complaints in the US, cancelled service appointments

Tesla has been accused of deliberately attempting to suppress customer complaints of poor real-world range results in the US.

Electrified Mitsubishi Triton: Hybrid, electric and PHEV vie for supremacy

Mitsubishi is hedging bets on the electrification strategy for the sixth-gen Triton ute with HEV, BEV and PHEV all on the cards

2024 Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito facelifts revealed

Mercedes-Benz’s updated mid-size vans receive a refreshed look and new tech, ahead of all-new electric-only successors later this decade

Heat waves impact EV range, but colder climates are still worse off

The use of air-conditioning impacts real-world EV driving range, but it’s still better in the summer than winter

2023 BMW X1 pricing and features for Australia

BMW's small SUV has also spawned an all-electric variant, with both models set for an Australian launch – and now we've driven both

NSW begins co-funding kerbside EV chargers

The NSW Government has started a co-funding initiative to encourage more streetside EV charging stations

Production Hyundai N Vision 74 Pony Coupe imagined in renders

Stripping back the wings and aero addenda, this is what a production Pony coupe could look like

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 get five-star ANCAP scores in New Zealand

VW's electric SUVs have copped ANCAP's maximum rating in NZ

BMW M could borrow ‘controversial feature’ from Hyundai N

M’s first EV might take inspiration from the Ioniq 5 N in order to win over petrol heads

The EU is boosting EV charger availability with new rules

The EU has approved rules that will boost EV charging availability along its core 27-country roads in line with fuel stations.

BMW iX5 Hydrogen review: Prototype drive

Is it time to take hydrogen vehicles seriously? BMW presents a chunky argument as to why we should

Zeekr 001 Review: China’s Model 3 Performance challenger

New Chinese EV brand kicks off with a rapid, long-range ‘shooting brake’ wagon as it targets luxury electric cars from BMW, Mercedes and Tesla.

2024 Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Electric Golf GTI bound for Oz

The future’s Golf GTI? The ID.3 GTX will usher in facelifted ID.3 range in 2024

Off-roading Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV teased for Goodwood reveal

The not-so-cryptic teaser hints at a high-performance, off-roading Mustang Mach-E electric SUV on the horizon.