James Wong
Kia Niro's Australian future in doubt as EV3, Seltos hybrid loom
Kia's local product boss says the Niro Hybrid and EV could be supplanted locally by the new EV3 and an upcoming small hybrid SUV.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Smart #5 Brabus revealed: The electric SUV with 911 Turbo-rivalling power
The Smart #5 Brabus is the most powerful vehicle to wear the former small-car brand's badge, with lots of grunt and sportier looks.
1 Year Ago
Derek Fung
Mazda EZ-60: Tesla Model Y rival unveiled in China
While the MX-30 EV was a flop, Mazda is having another crack at the electric crossover market with a bit of help from its Chinese partner.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Volkswagen Amarok EV being considered, PHEV no closer
While its partner is launching a PHEV ute, Volkswagen still seems to be more interested in a fully electric Amarok.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Kia’s electric ute could outsell Tasman
The Kia Tasman is set to rattle some popular turbo-diesel utes, but the brand's electric pickup is expected to sell in greater numbers.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Study finds increased EV sales leading to higher emissions
Electric vehicles will bring down CO2 emissions, but only when renewable energy accounts for almost half of the electricity grid.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai concedes its polarising EV now looks like what it was supposed to
Hyundai says its revised Ioniq 6 is lower, wider and cleaner looking, and in retrospect what it should have been from the beginning.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Deepal E07 pricing: How much China's quirky 'Transformer Ute' will cost in Australia
Is it an SUV-like ute, or a ute-like SUV? Whatever you call it, the Deepal E07 EV will be unique, and priced here from $64,900 plus on-roads.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Volkswagen responds to criticism around ID.4 and ID.5 delays
VW has copped plenty of flack for taking so long to bring the ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs Down Under; now its local product boss has hit back.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 so far: Tesla still on top despite slump
Despite a significant drop, Tesla remains Australia's electric vehicle market leader by a substantial margin.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Ford not forcing EVs, hybrids on buyers – chairman
Despite electric and hybrid vehicles becoming more popular globally, Ford is happy to hedge its bets across multiple powertrains.
1 Year Ago
Andrew Maclean
2025 MG S5: Australian details revealed for ZS EV replacement
The MG S5 EV is launching in Australia in the coming weeks in two trim levels and with two different battery sizes.
1 Year Ago
Andrew Maclean
2026 MG U9 dual-cab ute revealed to take on Ranger, HiLux
MG will release its first ute in Australia this year, aimed directly at Ranger and HiLux in its bid to become a top-three auto brand here.
1 Year Ago
Andrew Maclean
MG enters luxury arena with IM5 and IM6 EVs
MG is tackling the likes of Tesla with a pair of more premium electric vehicles, the IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
Zeekr X up to $7000 cheaper with price cuts
The Zeekr X is now up to $7000 cheaper, following a price cut. The range now opens at $49,900 before on-roads.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Kia EV3 AWD and hot GT variants confirmed for Australia
The new Kia EV3 small electric SUV range will be joined by dual-motor all-wheel drive and GT performance variants Down Under.
1 Year Ago