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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e “won’t be the cheapest” small electric SUV in Australia, as New Zealand pricing announced

2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e “won’t be the cheapest” small electric SUV in Australia, as New Zealand pricing announced

Mitsubishi is finally launching an electric SUV in Australia, but it warns it won't be the cheapest model in its segment.

Chinese joint-venture partner bypassing GM with Australian entry

William Stopford

Chinese joint-venture partner bypassing GM with Australian entry

A cut-price Chinese automaker that General Motors has a long-standing joint venture with appears to be entering Australia, and its vehicles won't be distributed by the existing GM operation.

2 Days Ago

Rolls-Royce's ultra-exclusive EV begins global testing

Dave Kavermann

Rolls-Royce's ultra-exclusive EV begins global testing

Rolls-Royce has commenced extensive testing of its limited-run Project Nightingale, an electric two-seater of which just 100 units will be produced.

3 Days Ago

2027 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit Custom prices cut

Damion Smy

2027 Ford Transit Custom PHEV, E-Transit Custom prices cut

Price cuts apply across the electrified Transit Custom range, while the E-Transit Custom gains a larger battery and all versions add onboard power.

3 Days Ago

GWM plans major expansion of its small EV range, including sedan, more budget-friendly hatch

William Stopford

GWM plans major expansion of its small EV range, including sedan, more budget-friendly hatch

An Uber-friendly sedan and a sub-$30,000 hatch could join the expanding GWM Ora 5 EV lineup in Australia.

4 Days Ago

Subaru Trailseeker becomes one of the few EVs available in Australia with this important feature

William Stopford

Subaru Trailseeker becomes one of the few EVs available in Australia with this important feature

The Subaru Trailseeker can now be had with a space-saver spare wheel, but it won't come standard.

4 Days Ago

2027 Smart #5 price and specs: New Tesla Model Y rival here this year

William Stopford

2027 Smart #5 price and specs: New Tesla Model Y rival here this year

Smart is entering the most competitive segment in the Australian electric vehicle market with the #5 mid-size SUV.

7 Days Ago

BYD Sealion 7 joins Amber’s vehicle-to-grid program

Alborz Fallah

BYD Sealion 7 joins Amber’s vehicle-to-grid program

Eligible owners will receive battery warranty support for V2G use, while program participants can access a six per cent discount on selected new BYD vehicles.

7 Days Ago

2027 Cadillac Lyriq-V: Quickest Caddy ever priced for Australia

William Stopford

2027 Cadillac Lyriq-V: Quickest Caddy ever priced for Australia

Cadillac's first high-performance V-Series model in Australia is the large Lyriq-V electric SUV, priced at $99,000 before on-road costs.

7 Days Ago

MG U9 EV ute detailed for Australia, LDV twin still a no-show

William Stopford

MG U9 EV ute detailed for Australia, LDV twin still a no-show

MG Motor Australia will enter an electric ute segment that's small in both volume and the number of available models.

9 Days Ago

An EV is Australia's cheapest new car for the first time

William Stopford

An EV is Australia's cheapest new car for the first time

BYD has slashed thousands off the price of its entry-level Atto 1 electric hatch, making it Australia's cheapest new car.

10 Days Ago

2027 Chery E5 electric SUV refresh brings bolder styling, more luxury features

Damion Smy

2027 Chery E5 electric SUV refresh brings bolder styling, more luxury features

Chery’s only electric vehicle gets a fresh look and more standard equipment for 2027 as it looks to make further inroads in the small electric SUV segment.

10 Days Ago

Tesla Roadster reveal coming after near decade-long wait

Matthew Hansen

Tesla Roadster reveal coming after near decade-long wait

Tesla is set to finally unveil its long-awaited second-generation Roadster supercar on October 2, almost a decade after the first prototype was shown off.

11 Days Ago

Leapmotor to skip major Chinese-market update for B10 SUV

Alborz Fallah

Leapmotor to skip major Chinese-market update for B10 SUV

The B10 has already received a substantial overhaul in China, but Leapmotor International says it will bypass it to avoid replacing a newly launched export model too quickly.

11 Days Ago

2027 Zeekr 7X: Bigger battery confirmed in government filings

Ben Zachariah

2027 Zeekr 7X: Bigger battery confirmed in government filings

New battery technology will soon be added to the Zeekr 7X range, confirmed by data published by the Chinese government.

12 Days Ago

Ford Bronco Basecamp EV ruled out for Australia – for now

Damion Smy

Ford Bronco Basecamp EV ruled out for Australia – for now

A range-extender powertrain better suits the Bronco Basecamp’s target audience, Ford says, with charging infrastructure and range anxiety still factors.

16 Days Ago

James Wong

2027 Bentley Torcal: First EV will be brand's quickest car ever

Bentley's first-ever electric vehicle will be revealed on September 23, touted as the marque's most powerful and quickest-accelerating production car in its history.

17 Days Ago