Scott Collie
Ioniq: Hyundai electric car brand arriving in Australia next year
Hyundai has taken the Ioniq badge from its entry-level hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric fastback, and will apply it to a new range of electric vehicles.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Federal Government backs smart electric car charger trial
Electric vehicle adoption is low in Australia, but there are a number of trials underway looking at how to change that. The latest comes from Origin Energy, backed by ARENA.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Mercedes-Benz pairs with CATL for 700km batteries
The 700km battery pack in the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS will come from Chinese battery specialist CATL, it has been confirmed.
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William Stopford
Tesla Cybertruck designed with only USA in mind
Tesla CEO Elon Musk casts doubt on earlier statements his company's controversial new Cybertruck will be available outside the US market.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Sony continuing development of high-tech Vision-S
Sony continues to work on the remarkably polished Vision-S prototype after its debut at the beginning of the year.
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Mike Costello
2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV coming to Australia
A second, smaller plug-in hybrid SUV option will lob in Mitsubishi Australia showrooms during 2021.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz T-Class teased ahead of 2022 launch, EV variant confirmed
The three-pointed star is planning an all-new compact people mover based on the next Citan, set to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Caddy Life.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Renault Zoe plans axed in Australia
Au revoir, Zoe. Renault's petite mademoiselle électrifié is departing the Australian market as the brand focuses on SUVs.
5 Years Ago
James Wong
Volvo P1800 Polestar spied
Volvo's classic P1800 coupe could be making a comeback with a twist. Next year marks its 60th birthday, and this prototype hints at an electric revival.
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Derek Fung
Electric BMW X1 and 5 Series models confirmed
BMW has confirmed electric variants of the X1 and 5 Series will be one of 12 EVs it will have on sale globally by 2023.
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Scott Collie
Rivian locks in electric ute delivery dates
Rivian's all-electric ute and SUV are set to roll out to customers in the middle of 2021, led by the R1T ute.
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Mike Costello
Emissions targets explained: Q&A with FCAI chief executive Tony Weber
Australia’s car manufacturers have created their own CO2 reduction roadmap in lieu of the government. It's nowhere near as stringent as the targets enforced by the European Union, but they say it's a start. We talk to the FCAI chief executive.
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Scott Collie
Tesla Cybertruck production headed for Texas
The angular Tesla Cybertruck will be built in Austin, Texas. Elon Musk has announced construction on the new factory will begin this year.
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Derek Fung
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 Prototype: 1044kW one-off revealed
In a bid to prove the Mach-E belongs in the Mustang family, Ford has teamed up with RTR to create a seven-motor 1044kW monster.
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Mike Costello
Q&A with JET Charge founder and EV Council Chair, Tim Washington
We have a chat with the founder of JET Charge, co-founder of Chargefox, and Electric Vehicle Council Chair, about the state of play for EVs in Australia, obstacles to be overcome, and vehicle-to-grid.
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Derek Fung
Nissan electric vehicles: A short history
The Leaf wasn't the first electric car Nissan put into production, although as of 2020 it's easily the most popular.
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