Jack Quick
2024 BYD Seagull EV leaked, not on local arm's radar
The BYD Seagull is a small electric hatchback that slots underneath the Dolphin. But don't expect it to come to Australia.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Citroen CEO: “The world of SUVs is done”
Citroen's CEO says boxy SUVs lugging large battery packs are doomed, predicting more fastback-style models will take hold.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Polestar says life would be easier for EV owners if Tesla opened up its Supercharger network
Growing EV maker Polestar said it was excited to see Tesla Superchargers open to other brands in Europe, and wants the same for Australia.
3 Years Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
McLaren Applied and Elaphe tap in-wheel motors and SiC inverters for EVs
Silicon carbide inverters and in-wheel motors offer lots of potential positives for EVs.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Why leather is more sustainable for car interiors than you might think
Alternatives to leather are in vogue and billed as eco-friendly, but Polestar says this doesn't tell the full story.
3 Years Ago
Anthony Crawford
Chinese EV hypercars are starting to emerge with wild performance claims
Aion's manic supercar is said to hit 100km/h from standstill in 1.9 seconds, with more info to trickle out across 2023.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Suzuki EV concept revealed
Suzuki has used the Delhi motor show to show off its electric car plans, with a new global model around two years away from launch.
3 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia extends Australian Open tennis sponsorship until 2028
Kia has announced a further five-year extension to its partnership with the Australian Open, with this year's fleet to include 10 EV6s.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Suzuki working on low-cost EV with two-speed transmission
Suzuki plans to use a Porsche Taycan-style multi-speed EV transmission, but it's designed to cut costs as well as improve efficiency.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia EV6 GT hits the Nurburgring for hot lap: video
The Kia EV6 GT has been put to the test on the legendary Nurburgring, revealing it's not just a drag strip demon.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
BMW CEO: Electric vehicles "will never be cheap"
BMW's CEO says he expects the cost of electric vehicles to come down as the company scales up production, but warns they'll "never be cheap".
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Renault talks Alpine's future, sees parallels with Polestar
Renault sees Polestar as an inspiration for how to expand its Alpine performance brand, as it prepares five EVs this decade.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Tesla fined by Korean regulator for cold weather range claims
A Korean regulator has fined Tesla for not telling customers its vehicles' range figures would decline, potentially significantly, in sub-zero weather.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Heated seatbelts, anyone?
Heated seats and steering wheels can extend EV range in cold climates, but what about heated seatbelts too? ZF has the solution...
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Tesla backtracks on yoke steering wheel for Model S and X
Tesla is giving prospective Model S and Model X owners the opportunity to ditch the controversial yoke steering wheel for a regular one.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
EV cold weather range put to the test
A US organisation has assessed some of the most popular electric vehicles to see how much range suffers in freezing cold weather.
3 Years Ago