James Wong
Mazda MX-30: Quirky crossover getting an update in Australia
The lightly revised Mazda MX-30 range will start arriving Down Under during the second half of 2023, the company's local arm has confirmed.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Cupra Born electric car scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
The Cupra Born has been awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating against the 2020-2022 testing protocols.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelines
A new survey of car company and supply chain insiders found 59 per cent see current 2030-2040 EV targets as unrealistic.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Peugeot e-Partner price and specs: Pre-orders open for EV
Pre-orders for the Peugeot e-Partner electric van have now opened. It's priced from $59,990 before on-road costs.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Genesis evaluating a small luxury electric car – report
Genesis could reportedly be launching a production version of the compact 2019 Mint concept for the European market.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
SsangYong's boxy new SUV on track, could come with EV
The SsangYong Torres is set to arrive locally late in 2023 or early in 2024, with the electric EVX on the brand's radar.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Cupra pushing for compact all-wheel drive electric cars
The Volkswagen Group's new entry-level EV architecture is front-wheel drive-only at this stage, but Cupra's boss wants an all-wheel drive version.
4 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Ford expects multi-billion dollar loss on EVs in 2023
Ford says significant investments in new production facilities will see its EV business post another loss this year.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Cupra is readying electric Leon, Formentor
Cupra's most popular model will keep its nameplate when it's replaced with an electric vehicle, with the brand also confirming an electric Leon.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Poor culture at Tesla led to 'unsafe' technology - report
Former Tesla engineers say Elon Musk pushed for an inferior camera-based system that has led to more crashes, and those who opposed him were fired.
4 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Geely’s Zeekr EV brand plans Tesla Model 3 rival
Geely's Zeekr EV brand is planning a product onslaught, with one of these new models being a Tesla Model 3 rival.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Lexus RZ: New electric car priced for Australia
The Lexus RZ electric SUV will be priced from $123,000 before on-road costs in Australia. It's set to arrive in May this year.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Honda Australia won't sell electric cars before 2028
Honda Australia will "eventually" get around to introducing electric vehicles, but don't expect any in local showrooms for at least five years.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 revealed, not for Australia
Polestar has revealed yet another high-performance, limited-edition version of its 2 electric liftback. It's not coming to Australia.
4 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
EU drafts e-fuels exemption for 2035 ICE ban - report
The EU's proposed ban on new combustion-powered vehicles is reportedly set to get a carve-out for those that run on e-fuels.
4 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Kia previews a new Sportage-sized electric SUV
The Kia Concept EV5 previews an upcoming electric mid-sized SUV set for launch this year, though it has only been confirmed for China so far.
4 Years Ago