Scott Collie
'Global' electric Toyota HiAce van concept revealed
Toyota's strong-selling HiAce van has been overhauled in Japan with electric power, although it's only a concept for the moment.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
BYD's new electric, plug-in hybrid ute revealed in patent images
BYD is introducing its first ute and it's coming to Australia. Its exterior styling has now been revealed in a patent filing.
2 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrids so far in 2023
MG, Mitsubishi, Mazda and Volvo dominate the plug-in hybrid sales race, but PHEVs in general remain unpopular with the public.
2 Years Ago
James Gelding
BMW's first electric wagon hits the Nurburgring
BMW's upcoming 5 Series-based electric wagon has been spied with minimal camouflage getting put through its paces on the Nurburgring.
2 Years Ago
James Gelding
Why Mazda doesn't have an electric MX-5 already
Don't expect an electric Mazda MX-5 anytime soon, with the brand's powertrain boss saying such a vehicle needs to weigh a lot less than 1.5 tonnes.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Is the Toyota Tarago coming back as an electric car?
The Toyota Tarago/Estima was retired a few years ago, but a report out of Japan suggests it's coming back – this time with electric power.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia EV2 budget electric car coming for the VW ID.2
The Kia EV2 is set to go into production in 2025 as a European-focused model with a targeted starting price of around $47,000.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
Tesla fined by Australian watchdog for breach of battery safety standards
Tesla has been forced to pay penalties to Australia's consumer watchdog after failing to comply with button battery safety guidelines.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Kia EV5: Sportage-sized electric car locked in for Australia
The Kia EV5 is set to launch in Australia during 2024 and will be sourced from China. A hotter GT version will be detailed at a later date.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia previews new electric sedan, small SUV concepts
Kia has revealed two electric concepts: a quirky sedan, and a small SUV with mini-EV9 styling.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Move over, N: Here's the wildest-looking Hyundai Ioniq 5
An Indonesian firm has taken a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and given it an aggressive makeover with a custom body kit and a bold coral finish.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Want to take your Tesla Model Y off-roading? Check out this lift kit
A Chinese company is offering a lift kit for the Tesla Model Y that adds up to five extra inches of ground clearance.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Leaked! Kia's next electric cars break cover early
Kia's burgeoning electric vehicle range will grow to include a higher-riding sedan and another small SUV.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Updated Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5 revealed ahead of Australian launch
The updated Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 will arrive here next year with a more powerful electric motor and overhauled in-car technology.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
BMW teases X2 and iX2 coupe SUVs ahead of imminent reveal
BMW has released a series of teaser photos and videos ahead of its reveal of the new X2 and iX2, which is set for the October 11.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Aston Martin electric cars to use both in-house and Lucid components
Aston Martin's forthcoming modular EV platform will use an in-house front electric motor in addition to the Lucid-supplied rear unit.
2 Years Ago