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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.
Next Nissan Patrol and Navara teased in future roadmap
Nissan has confirmed the all-new Patrol will launch within the next 12 months, while the next Navara will be a Mitsubishi Triton twin with an “EV or PHEV” option
Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept
Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear
MG4 and ZS EV up to $10K cheaper with new drive-away pricing
MG cuts thousands of dollars from its two fully electric cars with move to national drive-away pricing
Chery boss admits “extremely little local testing” of Omoda 5 lane-assist systems
Omoda 5 GT lands with updated lane-assist settings to address criticisms
2024 Chery Omoda E5: electric SUV unlikely to undercut BYD Atto 3's price
All-electric version of Chery Omoda 5 small SUV due in Australia in mid-2024
Electric Mazda 6 successor coming? ‘Mazda 6e’ name trademarked in Europe
Mazda has trademarked the ‘Mazda 6e’ name in Europe, which could be used for an electric Tesla Model 3 rival based on its new scalable architecture
Are EVs finally mainstream in Australia?
After a record year of EV sales in Australia helped by greater choice and more affordable options, are buyers embracing electric cars?
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV: Porsche Macan sibling revealed
The Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV is the first model from the brand to ride on the new Premium Platform Electric architecture shared with the latest Porsche Macan
Nissan & Honda confirm EV partnership talks
Japan’s second and third-largest car makers may be about to team up on kicking their EV schedules into gear
2024 Mini Countryman review: Electric and JCW petrol models
With the transition to electric, Mini’s third-gen Countryman is both practical and the obvious performance pick
2024 Lexus UX pricing and features: Small SUV goes hybrid and electric-only
The Lexus UX small SUV is now limited to hybrid and all-electric models, which gain new tech and improved safety features