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Ferrari denies it's pressuring customers to buy its controversial EV

Ferrari denies it's pressuring customers to buy its controversial EV

Ferrari’s marketing chief said pressuring customers to buy its controversial Luce electric vehicle to access its more traditional models would hurt the brand.

Damion Smy

Volkswagen ID.Era 9X is brand's first range-extender electric SUV

One of the largest models to wear a Volkswagen badge, the six-seat ID.Era 9X EREV SUV could be an ideal fit for Australia... if it ever gets built in right-hand drive.

5 Months Ago

Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y

William Stopford

Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y

Mazda Australia is finally taking EVs seriously, locking in a second electric model – a mid-size electric SUV – for a 2026 launch.

5 Months Ago

Hyundai Staria Electric: Large people mover gains EV variant

Derek Fung

Hyundai Staria Electric: Large people mover gains EV variant

The new Hyundai Staria Electric will have a 7-seat family version, and a 9-seat model aimed at shuttle and tour operators.

5 Months Ago

Derek Fung

Kia EV2: Brand's smallest electric SUV yet debuts in Europe

The Kia EV2 is the brand's smallest electric SUV, and takes aim at Europe's affordable EV segment.

5 Months Ago

Tesla finally increases its warranty coverage in Australia

William Stopford

Tesla finally increases its warranty coverage in Australia

Tesla has announced a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, even though many rivals have already moved to seven- and 10-year coverage.

6 Months Ago

Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed

William Stopford

Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed

Tesla remained on top for electric vehicle sales in Australia in 2025, but it'll want to keep a close eye on BYD in 2026...

6 Months Ago

2026 Hyundai Elexio price and specs: Aussie-tuned Chinese EV slots in under Ioniq 5

William Stopford

2026 Hyundai Elexio price and specs: Aussie-tuned Chinese EV slots in under Ioniq 5

Hyundai is launching another rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 with the boxy Elexio sourced from China.

6 Months Ago

Josh Nevett

Is four enough? Chery pushes for yet another brand in Australia

Chery is gearing up to launch its trendy, EV-heavy iCaur brand in Australia next year, bringing the local total to four brands.

6 Months Ago

MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026

Damion Smy

MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026

Deliveries of Australia-bound MG4 models have commenced in China, including a world-first semi-solid-state battery variant.

6 Months Ago

Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout

Damion Smy

Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout

A new Ford Ranger-sized ute will need to prove itself in the United States before the automaker ships it to Australia – or anywhere else.

6 Months Ago

2026 Jaecoo J5 EV price and specs: Small SUV undercuts rivals by thousands

Josh Nevett

2026 Jaecoo J5 EV price and specs: Small SUV undercuts rivals by thousands

Priced at $36,990, Jaecoo's new J5 EV will become one of the cheapest electric SUVs in Australia when it arrives in showrooms next month.

6 Months Ago

Tesla Model Y: Long-wheelbase model gains EU approval - report

Derek Fung

Tesla Model Y: Long-wheelbase model gains EU approval - report

The six-seat Tesla Model Y L is reportedly approved for sale in Europe, which increases its chances of being offered in Australia.

6 Months Ago

LDV Mifa: Chinese Kia Carnival rival on hiatus in Australia

William Stopford

LDV Mifa: Chinese Kia Carnival rival on hiatus in Australia

The LDV Mifa has disappeared from local showrooms, with the Chinese brand confirming it has "paused" the people mover for Australia.

6 Months Ago

Bentley's first EV charging towards launch despite scrapped EV-only goal

William Stopford

Bentley's first EV charging towards launch despite scrapped EV-only goal

Bentley will pull the covers off its first production electric vehicle next year, a new SUV set to be smaller than the Bentayga.

6 Months Ago

Volkswagen ID. Polo: Electric city car detailed, but petrol power not dead yet

William Stopford

Volkswagen ID. Polo: Electric city car detailed, but petrol power not dead yet

Volkswagen's first electric Polo will be offered with a pair of batteries and four different power outputs... and yes, there will be a GTI.

6 Months Ago

Smart's Tesla Model Y rival delayed for Australia

William Stopford

Smart's Tesla Model Y rival delayed for Australia

The largest Smart SUV yet is now due in Australia late in 2026, around 12 months after it was originally set to land here.

6 Months Ago