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    EV & Hybrid News

    The latest and greatest information relating to electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles.

    EV News

    Are electric cars set to get even cheaper next year? Lithium-ion battery packs hit record low prices as industry catches up with demand

    28 Nov 2023

    New data shows lithium-ion battery prices are, on average, falling around the world, with further cost savings to come in 2024.

    Electric

    Can GM really make Cadillac work in Australia when Holden failed?

    28 Nov 2023

    Cadillac is officially returning to Australia next year.

    Nissan to take on Tesla? Three UK-built electric cars to join upcoming Nissan Ariya SUV as brand bets big on EVs

    27 Nov 2023

    Nissan has locked in its Sunderland factory in the UK to become an EV-only facility, with three models with familiar names confirmed as the...

    Electric

    It costs how much?! Volvo's first people mover gets a price-tag in China, and it might not be what you expect

    27 Nov 2023

    Volvo's first ever people mover will also be by far the most expensive model in its entire global line-up.

    Electric

    Price shock! 2024 Kia EV5 arrives in China with surprise low price-tag to rattle the Tesla Model Y

    27 Nov 2023

    Kia's upcoming EV5 gets a surprise low price-tag in China!

    Electric

    2024 Tesla Model 3: Everything that hasn't changed for the popular electric car's first deep update

    27 Nov 2023

    We know what HAS changed for the 2024 Model 3, but what about the important features which have stayed the same?

    Electric

    "You never take your position for granted": Toyota Australia isn't complacent about its sales lead, saying "the market will determine" if its strategy works against rivals going all-in on electric cars

    26 Nov 2023

    The brand that led the way on hybrid for many years is now faced with very hybrid-capable rivals who are also well ahead on electric cars...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Why EVs can't kill off diesel vehicles! Electric cars like the Kia EV6 and Polestar 2 are great, but can you drive across the outback in one? | Opinion

    26 Nov 2023

    Electric vehicles (EV) are selling in record numbers in Australia. But they cannot compete with diesel-powered vehicles when it comes to...

    Out of time! The Tesla Model Y-beating GM electric cars that could have saved Holden in Australia | Opinion

    25 Nov 2023

    Could a pair of advanced General Motors midsized SUV electric vehicles (EVs) have given Holden an effective one-two right-hook against the...

    Electric

    Australian pricing confirmed: 2024 Porsche Panamera revealed as Stuttgart's luxury sedan rival to Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series and more

    24 Nov 2023

    While it looks like a mild evolution of the current model, Porsche has dubbed the new 2024 Porsche Panamera as the model's third generation...

    Hybrid

    "If you think 100km/h in 5.3 seconds is good..." bonkers Kia EV9 GT electric car incoming as Australia's wildest 4WD nears

    24 Nov 2023

    A flagship Kia EV9 GT is around 12 months away from launch in Australia, with the hardcore electric 4WD promising serious performance.

    Electric

    Pricing bumped up for popular Volvo models ahead of next year including 2024 Volvo XC40, XC60, and the C40 Recharge electric car

    24 Nov 2023

    Volvo Australia has adjusted pricing for some of its models ahead of the 2024 model year, with three of its SUVs and its more traditional...

    Electric
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    Hybrid News

    Benz' baby: Australian pricing for updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA small SUV confirmed, but is it cheaper than BMW X1 and Audi Q3?

    23 Nov 2023

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed local pricing for the facelifted version of its GLA small SUV, which launches locally today from $68,...

    Hybrid

    2024 Toyota Yaris Cross surfaces with more spice for GR Sport, but can Toyota's light SUV catch up to Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue and Kia Stonic in sales race?

    22 Nov 2023

    Toyota's Yaris Cross light SUV has been refreshed in Europe, potentially previewing an update for the Australian version of the Hyundai...

    Hybrid

    "It is a game-breaker": BYD's mega plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute priced to "blow you out of the water"

    22 Nov 2023

    BYD in Australia is set to take a razor to the price of its first ute, with the brand's local importer promising the plug-in hybrid dual-...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Interior revamp! 2024 Hyundai Tucson facelift revealed as South Korea's answer to Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 coming to Australia soon

    21 Nov 2023

    Images published on Hyundai's South Korean website have given us a look at the facelifted 2024 Hyundai Tucson before details of the updated...

    Hybrid

    Beware BMW X4 and Porsche Macan! 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 Coupe pricing and features revealed for new swoopy family SUV

    21 Nov 2023

    Mercedes-Benz has added to its GLC line-up with the swoopy GLC Coupe hitting Australian shores soon to take on its mostly European rivals.

    Hybrid

    What goes around, comes around! Mazda committed to rotary engine development, but will we see it in a future Mazda RX-7 or MX-5?

    20 Nov 2023

    The rotary engine has largely fallen out of favour with many car brands, but Mazda is determined to make the internal combustion technology...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Hybrids, not electric cars, are the next big thing according to Toyota Australia

    19 Nov 2023

    At the reveal of Toyota's new hydrogen-combustion HiAce in Melbourne last week, it became quickly clear the brand doesn't expect its new...

    Plug-in hybrid

    The Crown sequels: Toyota adds yet another new large car with an old name that would lure nostalgic Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon and Kia Stinger GT buyers - but will it come to Australia?

    19 Nov 2023

    Toyota has revealed yet another member to the Crown family reboot, as it attempts to shore up the world's last remaining large sedan and...

    Hydrogen

    'We have no intention of being a pioneer': Mazda hesitant on electric cars until market matures, next EV could be five years away

    18 Nov 2023

    Mazda is taking a 'wait and see' approach to electric cars as it studies the market, customer preferences and emerging technologies before...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Uber popular? 2024 Toyota Camry sedan revealed, but when is the Mazda 6-rivalling hybrid car coming to Australia?

    15 Nov 2023

    Toyota has ripped the covers from the ninth-generation version of its Camry mid-sized sedan, ahead of an Australian on-sale date in the...

    Hybrid

    2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS upgrades confirmed: Prices up, designs refreshed and specification lifted for updated BMW X5 and X7 rivals

    14 Nov 2023

    Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed pricing and specification details for revised 2024 GLE SUV and Coupe models, including high-...

    Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 fighter: The 2025 Subaru Forester mid-size SUV has leaked ahead of its official reveal, is it going to be new enough?

    13 Nov 2023

    The new Subaru Forester has been leaked ahead of its reveal late this week at the LA Auto Show, with images from unknown sources showing...

    Plug-in hybrid
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    Industry News

    Everything you need to know about the 2024 Tesla Model 3: An in depth list of changes for one of Australia's most popular electric cars

    23 Nov 2023

    We've got all the details on what Tesla has changed for its 2024 Model 3.

    Electric

    Why Audi says Australia's unique market means going for loyalty is more important than volume as it looks to duke it out with Mercedes and BMW for number one luxury brand position

    23 Nov 2023

    Why Audi says loyalty is particularly important in Australia, as it leaps back up the sales charts to challenge BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

    Electric

    Diesel, electric, or hydrogen: Drivetrain options are key for the new 2024 Renault Master van

    22 Nov 2023

    To some the Renault Master van might be easily forgotten, but to the French brand’s Australian arm it’s a quite important model...

    Hydrogen

    Australia's cheapest electric vehicles are a "puddle" filled with Chinese challenger brands and "we don't want to go back there", says Kia

    21 Nov 2023

    Electric

    High IQ move? 2025 Cadillac Optiq could be the next luxury electric car to come to Australia following the Lyriq

    20 Nov 2023

    The Optiq could be Cadillac Australia’s next all-electric model following the Lyriq large SUV as the brand looks to expand its...

    Electric

    Here's why Chinese brands like BYD and MG can price their electric cars so cheap

    19 Nov 2023

    Ever wondered how Chinese brands like BYD and MG are able to price their electric cars so much more affordably than any other brand? We did...

    Electric

    Tesla's nightmare? Why BYD is the brand to claim the electric car crown in Australia (hint: they'll have a Toyota HiLux rival)

    18 Nov 2023

    Tesla is the undisputed king of electric cars in Australia.

    MG4 XPower steering issue causes sales halt

    17 Nov 2023

    MG has halted deliveries of its MG4 XPower as the brand races to address a steering issue with the sporty electric hatch.

    Electric

    Renault's 2024 Aussie arrivals: Delayed newcomers like Kangoo on revised flightpath to local touchdown

    17 Nov 2023

    The vagaries of global supply chains and manufacturing capability have played havoc with the availability of numerous in-demand new car...

    Electric

    "This will be a game-changer like it was 30 years ago": 2026 Renault Twingo electric car priced to match Chinese challenger EVs like BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4

    16 Nov 2023

    Renault has used its 2023 Group Conference - Capital Market Day in Paris to launch a sleek pure-electric concept version of its iconic...

    Electric

    Lighten up! Can Suzuki keep its lightweight and efficiency ethos as it moves into electric car era with models like the eVX?

    16 Nov 2023

    Suzuki, known for its lightweight and efficient platforms, wants to keep this philosophy alive as it moves towards electric vehicles (EVs)...

    Modern Holden Caprice successor confirmed: 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV in Australia by end of next year, gunning for luxury electric cars like BMW iX, Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

    15 Nov 2023

    General Motors (GM) will finally return to Australia with factory-built and right-hand-drive-engineered SUVs for the first time since the...

    Electric
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    More News

    This is it! 2024 Suzuki Swift confirmed as mild-hybrid concept-like model, so when will it come to Australia?

    8 Nov 2023

    The 2024 Suzuki Swift has been confirmed as, essentially, the model the brand brought to the recent 2023 Japan Mobility Show as a concept.

    Hybrid

    Hybrids in, V8s out: Updated 2025 Ram 1500 revealed with new range-extender hybrid, but where's the V8?

    8 Nov 2023

    It's a new era for one of America's best-known, and 'most American' vehicles, as the V8-powered Ram 1500 is no more. In its place, six-...

    Electric

    Cheaper than a Tesla Model 3? Hyundai lowers entry point to 2024 Ioniq 6 electric car with smaller battery option

    7 Nov 2023

    Hyundai Australia has made its Ioniq 6 electric car more accessible by introducing a more affordable grade for its model year 2024 update.

    Electric

    Isuzu D-Max electric car to share tech with N Series truck, but diesel still expected to be more capable option

    7 Nov 2023

    Isuzu's incoming electric D-Max pick-up will borrow heavily from the N Series truck EV, but the Japanese brand still believes the tailpipe...

    Electric

    2024 Subaru Solterra: All electric SUV pricing confirmed at last! Does this electric car have what it takes to challenge the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y?

    6 Nov 2023

    Subaru's Solterra finally gets a price-tag, but does the all-wheel drive only mid-size electric SUV have what it needs to take-on its well-...

    Electric

    2024 Audi Q6 e-tron closes in on Australian launch to challenge Mercedes-Benz EQB and BMW iX3

    6 Nov 2023

    Will Audi finally be able to play catch-up to Mercedes and BMW with its electric SUVs in 2024?

    Electric

    Toyota's HiLux and Ford's Ranger better watch out! SsangYong confirms 2024 electric ute with help from BYD

    6 Nov 2023

    SsangYong, now known as KG Mobility, will put a mass-market electric pick-up into production in the latter half of 2024, following the...

    Electric

    Reckon BYD's first ute will flop against Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger? More than 20,000 Australians are ready to prove you wrong as plug-in hybrid dual-cab firms as top seller

    6 Nov 2023

    BYD's bullish claims about its first-ever ute appear to be striking a chord with Aussie ute buyers, with the brand's importer, EV Direct,...

    Electric

    Helping or hindering electric cars? Is Toyota's EV policy actually fair for most Australians?

    6 Nov 2023

    Plug-in hybrid