Ford says that its EV transformation is ramping up with the European launch of a battery electric Explorer. It’s a small SUV based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. While the Explorer name has been used on large seven-seat SUVs in the US market for decades, Ford is introducing the Explorer badge […]
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Audi testing Q6 e-tron prototype, confirms 20 new models by 2025
Audi has been putting the upcoming Q6 e-tron through its paces in the far north of Europe ahead of its 2025 launch, with the company planning no less than 20 new models by the middle of the decade. Under its camouflage wrap, the Q6 e-tron prototype rides on the new […]
2025 Volkswagen ID.2all promises 450km range, GTI performance, affordable price
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off its ID.2all concept, a model it hopes will embrace the company’s name and become the electric ‘people’s car’ thanks to an affordable price tag and claimed 450km range. The company says the production version of the ID.2all will have a starting price of “less […]
Hyundai Australia launches pre-owned sales portal, 23 IONIQ 5s available
If you’re not willing to wait around for your very own new IONIQ 5, you’ll be pleased to know that Hyundai Australia is trialling a new sales portal on its website, currently showing 23 pre-owned and demonstrator examples of the retro EV. With Hyundai struggling to keep up with the […]
Next-gen 2024 BMW 5 Series, i5 M model confirmed for October debut
BMW has announced some major moves for October, confirming the debut of its eighth-generation, 2024 5 Series sedan will be headlined by the release of a high-powered battery electric performance model from its M division, called the i5. In much the same way BMW debuted its latest-generation 7 Series with […]
Subaru’s new CEO plans electrification expansion
There’s a brand-new CEO set to take the reins over at Subaru in June, and he’s already putting electrification and expansion in “new markets” like Australia at the top of his to-do list. Subaru has announced that outgoing CEO, Tomomi Nakamura, will be making way for Atsushi Osaki in just […]
Kia EV9 electric SUV revealed, set for Australia by 2024
Kia has taken the wraps off its latest flagship SUV, with the battery electric EV9 showcasing a bold styling package and Kia’s clever interior packaging ahead of its official debut later this month. On the styling front, the EV9 shares little in the way of design details with its EV6 […]
Mitsubishi confirms 9 EVs by 2028, including electric ute
Mitsubishi says we can expect no less than 16 new models in the coming five years, nine of which will be either a battery-electric or hybrid vehicle, as the company looks to expand the BEV share of its lineup. The news comes from Mitsubishi’s latest mid-term business plan, which has […]