The Australian electric vehicle market, already intensely competitive, is preparing for its next major international player: VinFast. The Vietnamese automotive giant has signaled its firm commitment to an Australian launch by recently filing local patents for the 2026 VinFast VF9, its flagship battery-powered, three-row SUV. This move marks a crucial, concrete step in the company’s […]
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.5 Pro has landed in Australia, and it’s arguably the most desirable version of VW’s MEB-platform twins. Taking the formidable mechanical package of the ID.4 Pro and wrapping it in a seductive coupé-SUV silhouette, the ID.5 is clearly positioned as the style statement. But for the savvy Australian EV buyer, aesthetics are […]
After years of patient waiting, the Volkswagen electric wave has finally crashed onto Australian shores, bringing with it the much-anticipated ID.4 and its coupé-styled sibling, the ID.5. Both mid-size electric SUVs arrive with the crucial 2025 mid-cycle updates, meaning more power, better range, and a vastly improved interior tech experience. But here’s the burning question […]
The Polestar 4 is not just another electric vehicle; it’s a design statement that challenges the traditional automotive form. For the 2026 Model Year (MY26) update in Australia, the Swedish performance electric brand has executed a strategic refinement of its popular SUV coupé, proving that sometimes, the best updates are those that listen directly to […]
The Australian motoring public is about to be hit by another wave of new energy vehicle (NEV) options, spearheaded by the rapidly expanding Chery sub-brand, Jaecoo. Following the successful launches of the larger J7 and J8, the focus now shifts to the compact segment with the confirmation of the 2026 Jaecoo J5 SUV, and more […]
For years, the adoption of electric vehicles in Australia has been hampered by one major hurdle: price. The narrative was that an EV was a luxury reserved for those with a six-figure budget. That narrative has been officially destroyed. BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, has once again redefined the Australian market by confirming the pricing […]
The Australian automotive landscape is undergoing a radical, electric transformation, and at the heart of this disruption is Chinese giant BYD. After conquering the mid-sized SUV segment with the popular Atto 3, BYD is now setting its sights on the next frontier: the truly affordable small electric SUV. Enter the 2025 BYD Atto 2. Slotted […]
For more than half a century the Toyota Corolla has been shorthand for reliability and practicality. Since 1966 the model line has sold in the tens of millions, quietly underpinning transport fleets, family garages and small‑business operations across the globe. Now, in a move that signals a clear strategic pivot, Toyota has unveiled a striking […]
The Australian EV landscape is shifting faster than the torque of an all-wheel-drive electric motor, and the newest, most compelling contender is not from Germany, Japan, or the US. It’s the Zeekr 7GT, an electric ‘Shooting Brake’ that is causing an absolute sensation globally and has just made its tantalising debut on Aussie soil. For […]
The automotive landscape in Australia is set for an exciting jolt of electrification, as Honda confirms the arrival of its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the local market. Forget the long-departed whispers of the Honda e; the future is compact, playful, and distinctly Japanese. Scheduled for the second half of 2026, the car set […]
