Derek Fung
Volkswagen to help turn Greek island into a model for EVs, renewable energy
Volkswagen has signed an agreement with the Greek government to transition Astypalea to environmentally-friendly vehicles and sources of energy.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia's fleet managers explain their low EV take-up
Big fleets are a key driver of electric vehicle sales worldwide, and in so doing they also create a market for second-hand battery vehicles that have lower cost barriers fo the public
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William Stopford
Genesis skipping hybrids, first EV due next year
Genesis Motors Australia has confirmed at least one electric vehicle for launch next year, though it may have an even wider bench to choose from as the company readies two additional EVs.
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Derek Fung
Aston Martin launching EV with Mercedes tech by 2026, dumps Lagonda plans
Aston Martin will launch its first full electric car in 2025 or 2026, but plans to revive Lagonda as the company's all-electric marque have been shelved.
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Scott Collie
Peugeot mulling electric-only 208 in Australia
Peugeot Australia is considering bringing the 208 to local showrooms, but it might be the an electric-only proposition.
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Thanos Pappas
Abarth 595e: Fully-electric hot hatch confirmed
The future for Abarth is electric, with Fiat's CEO confirming the 500e is a perfect base for a modern hot hatch.
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Scott Collie
Ford Escape PHEV delayed in Australia by 12 months
Ford's first plug-in hybrid for Australia has been pushed back. The Escape PHEV won't be here until late in 2021 at this stage, although Ford is pushing to get it sooner.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
Mini confirms all-new electric crossover
Compact car specialist Mini is doubling down on its electrified line-up, with a new (unnamed) electric sub-Countryman crossover in the works.
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Vivek Shah
Electric vehicles of the 1990s
Tesla may have brought EVs into the mainstream, but it was far from the first brand to experiment with the technology.
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William Stopford
Tesla Supercharger prices up by over 20 per cent
Tesla may have cut prices across its range but it's also increased the cost of charging within its charging network.
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William Stopford
Tesla rolling out Full Self Driving beta to select owners
Tesla wants its cars to take over steering, turning and stopping duties for up to a million owners by year’s end with its Full Self Driving feature.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV spied inside and out
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, a range-topping electric crossover, sports a more formal body than its passenger car sibling plus an interior modelled on the S-Class.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2021 Fiat 500 3+1 unveiled
The third body style for the new Fiat 500 has been unveiled, featuring a small reverse-hinged rear door on the passenger's side.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 GMC Hummer EV revealed, Australian plans unclear
The 2022 GMC Hummer EV is a big, bad beast like Hummers of yore, but this all-electric supertruck is no longer going to frustrate environmentalists.
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Scott Collie
2021 Tesla Model S price and specs
Tesla's longest-running car, the Model S sedan, has been given a price cut for 2021. A new Plaid flagship is imminent, too.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
iPhone maker unveils electric vehicle architecture
With smartphone sales stagnating across the world, Foxconn, one of the companies that produces the iPhone for Apple, is looking to branch out into EVs.
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