As the Australian electric vehicle (EV) market continues to accelerate, fresh details and images of the upcoming 2026 Nissan Leaf have recently emerged, setting the stage for its highly anticipated launch next year. This new iteration of Nissan’s iconic EV aims to position itself as a credible, family-friendly alternative to traditional combustion vehicles, while competing […]

Overview The electric Mazda EZ-60 is generating significant buzz ahead of deliveries, with a strong early signal from China that has industry watchers and potential buyers asking whether the model could translate to success Down Under. Mazda revealed two versions – a full EV and a plug-in hybrid range extender – under the EZ-60 badge, […]

The bZ7, Toyota’s latest large electric sedan, has been confirmed for China via its joint venture with GAC, a company that has signalled interest in entering the Australian market. Yet Toyota Australia has stated there are “no current plans” to bring this flagship model Down Under. For readers who remember Toyota’s traditional rivalries in the […]

Lexus has taken the wraps off the eighth‑generation ES at the Shanghai motor show, and for the first time the executive saloon will be offered as a fully electric model alongside updated hybrid variants. The 2026 ES – a larger, more overtly premium interpretation of the long-running model that shares the TNGA‑K underpinnings with the […]

Audi and SAIC have unveiled the 2026 AUDI E5 Sportback in China, offering a clear preview of the closely related MG IM5 that is expected to arrive in Australia later this year. The E5 is the product of a joint venture between Audi and SAIC – MG’s parent company – and sits on a freshly […]

In a move that could reshape Australia’s mainstream EV market, Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn – best known for assembling Apple’s iPhone – is reported to have struck a deal to build an all-new battery-electric compact SUV for Mitsubishi, with Australian showroom arrivals targeted for the first half of 2026. The vehicle in question is expected […]

At the Melbourne Motor Show on 5-6 April, Chinese commercial-vehicle and ute maker JAC will shift the spotlight from its traditional diesel line-up to electric vehicles, unveiling two Australia-firsts: the production T9 EV Dual-Cab 4×4 ute and the DE-FINE concept coupe. T9 EV: a practical BEV ute with worksite credentials The T9 EV is a […]

A new turn in federal policy could trigger a fresh round of electric vehicle discounts for Australian buyers as a proposed change to the New Vehicle Emissions Scheme (NVES) shifts how manufacturers’ CO2 performance is measured. What’s changing – and why it matters Under the current NVES arrangement, a brand’s combined CO2 emissions are calculated […]

Mercedes‑Benz has unveiled the second‑generation CLA, and the all‑electric variants arrive bearing headline figures designed to turn heads on Australian roads. The new CLA – the first model built on Mercedes’ dedicated MMA platform – will go on sale initially as an EV, with mild‑hybrid petrol variants following. Mercedes says the model will reach Australia […]

Toyota locks in futuristic electric HiLux and LandCruiser for 2026 Europe debut – but will battery-powered ute and rugged SUV make it to Australia? Toyota has confirmed plans to introduce two high-profile battery-electric models in Europe by the end of 2026: a dual-cab ute and a large SUV that appear likely to wear the HiLux […]