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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

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

2023 Polestar 2 review: Long Range Single Motor

Polestar’s first mass-market car is settling into the Australian market with a sharp drive and tactile materials

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?

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

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

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

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.

2023 Mitsubishi eK X electric review: Is this the EV Mitsubishi needs in Australia?

Is the time ripe for Mitsubishi to have another crack at an all-electric microcar in Australia?

2023 Polestar 2 review: Do you need the Performance pack?

We’ve driven a good slice of Polestar 2s, but this is the first Dual Motor version without the $8K Performance pack, and it’s great

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

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.

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

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

Opinion: Trickle charge could slow EV progress

Slow charging is a big issue facing the rollout of electric vehicles

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

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

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

2023 Kia EV6 GT review

The new EV6 GT promises to be as talented on track as it is on road; we hit both in the $100,000, 430kW Kia to find out

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

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

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

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

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