Derek Fung
Volvo confirms sub-XC40 electric crossover
Volvo has committed to launching at least one electric car every year, and one of these will be a new crossover smaller than the existing XC40.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz launching two large electric sedans, two large EV SUVs
Mercedes-Benz’s new electric vehicle architecture for large vehicles won’t just spawn two sedans, it’ll spawn two SUVs as well.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz G-Class becoming a sub-brand, EV coming
Mercedes-Benz's iconic G-Class has spawned a new, fourth sub-brand for the German giant, though we don't know what's in the pipeline besides an electric G-Class.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Lotus awarded UK government funding for new EV platform
The UK Government is helping Lotus boot up its rollout of electric vehicles with the new Lightweight Electric Vehicle Architecture.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2022 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo spied looking production-ready
Porsche's plug-in wagon is getting ready for its showroom debut, with looks borrowed from the Taycan Cross Turismo concept and pure-electric power.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Opinion: Sustainable cabin materials should be a sexy subject
Green electricity and battery recycling are great, but so is the clear move to more sustainable car interiors. And customer expectations will hopefully only drive developments.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Polestar compares an EV's environmental impact to a conventional car
Just how green is an electric car compared to a petrol-powered one? Polestar's research says it takes at least 50,000km of driving for an EV to break even.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Audi Australia to use 100 per cent renewable energy from 2021
Audi will be powered by renewable energy from next year, as it looks to burnish its green credentials beyond the all-electric E-Tron SUV.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Mini Electric: What does the new all-inclusive purchase plan cost?
Mini is offering a new way to pay for its electric hatchback in Australia. Here's how the numbers stack up.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Electric cars carry economic benefits without a road tax – study
A new study from Ernst and Young has found electric vehicles bring economic benefits without a road tax, even though owners don't pay fuel excise.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
Honda debuts electric SUV e concept, plug-in CR-V in China
Honda's next electric vehicle looks radically different to the cutesy retro e hatch, while its plug-in hybrid CR-V looks much as you'd expect.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Hyundai RM20e points to plug-in N Performance future
Hyundai is looking to the future with the RM20e, a mid-motor performance hatch laying down supercar numbers.
5 Years Ago
Henry Man
Cost comparison: How cheap are electric cars to service?
Are mainstream EVs actually cheaper to service than their petrol-powered counterparts? We compare the costs according to the manufacturer's capped-price servicing plans.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
California banning sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
In a bid to tackle pollution and climate change, California will outlaw the sale of new petrol and diesel cars within the state by 2035.
5 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2022 Volkswagen ID.4 unveiled
After a series of leaks and teasers, the Volkswagen ID.4 has been officially launched and is the third model to use the MEB EV architecture.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Tesla Model S Plaid priced from $189,990
What's faster than Ludicrous? If you're Tesla, the answer is Plaid. The fastest-ever Model S will hit the road late next year, capable of sub-two-second run to 60mph.
5 Years Ago