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Drama for Polelstar! Trump forces China-owned brand out of the USA, but allows Volvo to stay
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (599+ words) Polestar will effectively be forced out of the United States from next year after the Trump administration refused to certify the Geely-owned electric car maker under new connected vehicle rules, despite sister brand Volvo receiving approval to continue selling vehicles…...
New BMW X5 revealed: The fifth-generation luxury SUV will include an i X5 EV for the first time
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (652+ words) BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation X5, confirming its best-selling luxury SUV will be offered with battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel power for the first time, led by the all-new i X5 electric flagship. Due in Australia in early 2027, the i X5 introduces…...
Cheaper Cupra Tavascan arrives: New entry-level EV cuts entry-price to fight Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (477+ words) Cupra has lowered the cost of entry to its flagship electric SUV, introducing a new rear-wheel-drive Tavascan V priced from $55, 490 before on-road costs'around $10, 000 less than the updated and price-hiked Endurance model. Due in Australia from late August, the new variant…...
Production Slate ute and SUV revealed: All-electric line-up could go on-sale in Australia for $35, 000
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (813+ words) Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has revealed the production version of its all-electric pick-up ahead of first US deliveries later this year. Already revealed as a prototype last year, the new battery-powered ute has been developed to disrupt the huge pick-up…...
Can you believe this? An oil company says its built a better EV that slashes recharging times
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (498+ words) Fuel giant Shell has unwrapped an electric car concept that introduces pioneering EV technology that could dramatically boost efficiency while slashing charging times to almost the amount of time it takes to fill a combustion-powered car with fuel. Named the…...
Take down Toyota: BYD reveals its 2030 world leadership goal!
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (650+ words) BYD has set itself one of the automotive industry's most audacious goals: overtaking Toyota to become the world's biggest carmaker by the end of the decade. And while that might sound ambitious, the Chinese giant's extraordinary rise in Australia suggests…...
BYD Denza Z sports car debuts: Preposterously powerful and fast coupe and convertible on the way
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (443+ words) BYD has confirmed the production version of its Porsche-targeting Denza Z electric sports car will make its global debut at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the Chinese brand promising up to 1179k W and a top speed of 350km/h. The…...
2026 Cadillac Optiq Review: American luxury takes on Germany, Sweden and China with bold design and a thumping sound system " EV Central
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1164+ words) American brand Cadillac is having a renewed shot at the Australian luxury car market and the Optiq is central to that, bringing a new entry point in one of the mostly hotly contested segments. Bold styling and a pumping sound…...
GWM Ora 5 SUV lands in Australia: Is this the EV that gets this Chinese electric brand rolling in Australia? " EV Central
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (392+ words) GWM's new Ora 5 electric SUV has generated almost 3000 expressions of interest before the first customer vehicles have reached Australian showrooms, with the initial shipment now arriving at ports around the country. The first examples of the all-electric SUV have landed…...
Large seven-seat 2026 Skoda Peaq previewed: Kia EV9, Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo EX90 fighter will be revealed this month!
3+ week, 3+ day ago (379+ words) The all-electric 2026 Skoda Peaq three-row large SUV has been teased ahead of its official unveiling on June 23. Releasing design sketches of the incoming production car, Skoda has previewed a seven-seat EV that will rival the Kia EV9, Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Volvo…...