Outed: XPeng’s secret G7 SUV revealed in China – and it could arrive in Australia to take on the Tesla Model Y and tempt Kluger buyers XPeng’s next SUV, the G7, has been spotted ahead of schedule after images were posted by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale […]
Australia set a new benchmark for electric vehicle adoption in 2024, with 91,292 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) registered across the year. According to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Electric Vehicle Council, BEVs accounted for 7.4 per cent of the 1,237,287 new vehicles sold nationwide. While it was a record year, momentum […]
Zeekr – the Geely Group‑owned EV marque that also sits alongside Volvo and Polestar – is pushing to broaden its Australian presence with a varied line‑up that ranges from a tech‑forward people‑mover to a Tesla‑challenging mid‑size sedan and the brand’s first plug‑in hybrid flagship SUV. The company has already begun deliveries of the X compact […]
The federal government has unveiled a scheme designed to make both new and used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more affordable for Australian buyers. Announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen at a BYD dealership in Sydney, the initiative partners the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) with government support via the Clean Energy Finance Corporation […]
Toyota has unveiled the 2025 Urban Cruiser in Europe and confirmed it will be offered in right-hand drive markets such as the UK, where it is expected to arrive before the end of next year. While Toyota Australia has not officially announced the Urban Cruiser for the local market, its potential arrival raises important questions […]
BYD appears to be quietly preparing to bring another battery-electric SUV to Australia after a patent for the BYD Atto 3 Up was lodged for Australia and New Zealand. Believed to correspond to the small BYD Yuan Up currently sold in China, the model is expected to sit beneath the existing Atto 3 in BYD’s […]
Mahindra has lifted the covers on two new all‑electric coupe‑SUVs aimed squarely at the crowded medium SUV segment. The 2025 BE 6e and XEV 9e arrive with bold show‑car looks, advanced hardware and competitive range claims – a clear signal Mahindra intends to take on the likes of the Tesla Model Y and a growing […]
Conservation Council of Western Australia Supports Federal Government’s New Electric Vehicle Strategy The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) has expressed its support for the federal government’s recently announced electric vehicle (EV) strategy, aimed at making EVs more accessible and appealing to Australians. The strategy, unveiled by Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, encompasses a comprehensive […]
