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Fisker to reveal flagship Ocean SUV at 2022 Paris Motor Show

Anticipated American electric SUV to debut halo variant in Paris, with global production set for November

2023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

Kia’s second-generation Niro brings a massive upgrade to the frumpy original and a whole new conundrum for EV buyers

Electric utes: What's available, and those coming soon

The electric ute segment is currently untouched in Australia, but there are plenty of options available globally – with some models likely to arrive locally soon

2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid gains power boost, larger battery

Bentley has unveiled two new versions of the Bentayga Hybrid: the S and Azure, with more power and driving range

The Citroën Oli is an electric mini pick-up made from recycled materials

...but it remains a 'design study' for now

Tesla owners' survey finds Aussie drivers 'not suffering range anxiety'

The report found owners are driving their vehicles 10,000-20,000km a year, and not using chargers as much as you'd think

2023 LDV eDeliver 9 and Mifa 9 electric vans confirmed for Australia

LDV will launch an electric version of the Deliver 9 and the Mifa 9, a new eight-seat people-mover, in November – joining the eT60 ute

2023 Polestar 3 electric SUV revealed ahead of Australian debut

Polestar reveals new images of its Polestar 3 electric sports SUV that will take on the likes of the Audi E-Tron and Porsche Cayenne.

Federal Government launches consultation on EV strategy

Australia can't afford to go at the pace other countries did, leaders say, we're already too far behind the curve

Audi E-Tron facelift teased in camouflage

Audi has previewed its coming facelift of the E-Tron SUV at the E-Cannonball event in Germany

XPeng G9 2023: Chinese SUV claims "700km" range, 480kW fast-charging

Hailing from China, XPeng’s latest creation – the 2023 G9 – has debuted with seriously impressive charging and range numbers

Car manufacturing could return to Australia via EVs, says Minister

Making electric vehicles on our shores could mean the rebirth of Australian car manufacturing after it died out in 2017

2023 BMW iX1 EV review: International first drive

BMW’s electric car offensive continues as tech from the mighty iX trickles down to the much smaller iX1 SUV

2022 Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Electric track hatch prototype revealed

Drift-inspired show car takes the Renault 5 electric concept to new performance heights with wild aero, 280kW and crazy steering angles

AAA says fuel excise should be spent on roads infrastructure

The Australian Automobile Association has called for 100 per cent of fuel excise revenue to be spent on our roads

BMW: 1000km driving range is plenty for an EV

Although the Bavarian brand says more is possible, it sees no need for EVs to travel further than 1000km on a single charge

Electrified 4xe Jeeps find the ‘magic’ off-road formula

Wilderness charging points and 4xe electric four-wheel drive will take you further, says Jeep

2023 Mazda CX-60 revealed, now in Australia for final evaluation

Mazda’s most powerful road car ever enters final phase of evaluation under Australia conditions

Living with the 2022 Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV

Ford’s plug-in hybrid arrives to provide freedom from regular servo visits

2023 Mercedes-Benz eVito pricing for electric van and eVito Tourer people mover

Benz launches its first all-electric vans in Australia; eVito panel van and tourer beat seven-seat luxury EQV to market

Volkswagen creating special EV and autonomous driving division

It will be responsible for the Project Trinity EV, which will go into production in 2026

Car emissions only fell two per cent last year, despite EV sales boom

Trend towards SUVs and utes is tipping the scales out of balance, according to a new report