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Damion Smy
How emissions laws finally forced Nissan Australia to launch another EV
Nissan's local boss says the arrival of the battery-electric Ariya was held off until Australia’s new emissions laws were introduced.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
EV, hybrid servicing and repairs set to cost more, take longer under new laws
New rules requiring mechanics to undergo additional training to work on EVs and hybrids – even changing a wheel – could cause a backlog of repairs and push prices up for consumers.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Mazda 6's rear-drive replacement gets sportier
Mazda has given its new mid-size electric liftback a little more zoom-zoom, at least visually, but it's unclear whether the EZ-6 Sports Edition will come here.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Lexus axes its most affordable EV in Australia
The Lexus UX300e small electric SUV has been discontinued in Australia, leaving the luxury brand with just one electric vehicle on sale.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Every dual-cab ute coming to Australia in 2025
Here are the models that have been confirmed for launch this year in one of the most competitive parts of the Australian market, the ute segment.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which luxury electric SUV should you buy in 2025?
Luxury electric SUVs may not be everyone's cup of tea, but here are the ones we'd pick if we had the opportunity.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Ram confirms another delay to electric, range-extender utes
The delays are piling up for Ram's electrified 1500 pickups, with the earliest not set to go on sale until next year.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Cheapest Tesla Model 3 gets longer driving range
The cheapest Tesla in Australian showrooms can now take you further, with an increase in electric driving range but no increase in price.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
Skoda's new EV gets drive-away pricing, guaranteed future value
The 2025 Skoda Elroq will launch in Australia from $59,990 drive-away, bolstered by Skoda Choice finance and GFV programs.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2025 Xpeng P7 EV: Striking Tesla rival breaks cover
The second-generation Xpeng P7 has been revealed promising more AI power and a stronger challenge to Tesla as well as a raft of Chinese competitors.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be reborn as an EV, but it's unlikely for Australia
There's a new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross coming and it'll offer only electric powertrains, but it appears to be off the table for Australia.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
2025 Skoda Elroq pricing: Czech EV to undercut ID.4 and Model Y
Skoda's new, smaller EV will be priced from $54,990 when it hits Australia in September, with a 210kW motor and over 520km of range.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
Skoda Elroq: How many of the new electric SUVs are coming to Australia and when?
Skoda has confirmed an allocation of 350 Elroq units in 2025, which will start landing from the new entry-level EV's September market launch.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Toyota Australia sticking with confusing name for Model Y rival
Toyota's updated bZ4X has been given more range, power and a new name in the US but the company's local arm says it won't change the name here.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Audi's flagship EV getting cheaper with new base model
Buyers who want the Audi e-tron GT's sultry styling but a lower price tag and more range (if less power) now have the option in Europe.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
China's number one carmaker has plans for world domination
BYD has ambitious plans on the world stage, and is aiming for half its sales to be outside China by 2030 – up from 10 per cent last year.
9 Months Ago