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Cars dominate Everything Electric 2026
Cars dominate Everything Electric 2026
More than a dozen manufacturers display their wares at Australia’s premier electrical technology show, highlighting the soaring interest in EVs.
Kris Ashton
19 Sept 2026
2027 Geely Battleship 700 confirmed for Australia
2027 Geely Battleship 700 confirmed for Australia
Chinese manufacturer Geely has confirmed a new hero model for its Australian range – and the new Battleship 700 is up for the dance.
Sam Charlwood
18 Sept 2026
Lepas L6 EV to launch in October
Lepas L6 EV to launch in October
The Chery Group introduces yet another brand to the Australian car market with its mid-sized electric SUV, the Lepas L6.
Kris Ashton
15 Sept 2026
Ford Bronco Basecamp headlines Blue Oval’s Aussie ambitions
Ford Bronco Basecamp headlines Blue Oval’s Aussie ambitions
Ford Australia announces new super-hybrid SUV, Transit City EV, and special edition Mustang Dark Horse as it seeks to reclaim local buyers and expand market share.
Kris Ashton
9 Sept 2026
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
EV batteries hold up well, but models vary
Largest global EV battery report reveals which EV batteries retain the most capacity after 150,000km, with some models doing better than others.
Bridie Schmidt
4 Sept 2026
More than 80 per cent of Aussies would now consider an EV
More than 80 per cent of Aussies would now consider an EV
Despite some reservations around charging, battery life and resale, prospective EV ownership is on the rise in Australia according to new NRMA Insurance research.
Sam Charlwood
2 Sept 2026
Zeekr electric cars in Australia: what’s here and coming soon
Zeekr electric cars in Australia: what’s here and coming soon
Chinese brand Zeekr is expanding quickly in Australia. Here’s what’s on sale now – and what’s due in 2027.
Bridie Schmidt
21 Aug 2026
Inaugural Best Value Car Awards revealed
Inaugural Best Value Car Awards revealed
Open Road crunches the numbers to reveal the true cost of buying a car. How does your daily driver stack up?
Open Road
17 Aug 2026
Electrified cars set to overtake petrol and diesel
Electrified cars set to overtake petrol and diesel
BEV, PHEV and hybrid sales close in on 50 per cent market share in Q2 2026, while BEVs take the lead in the medium SUV segment.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Aug 2026
NSW towns get set to welcome more EV drivers
NSW towns get set to welcome more EV drivers
NSW towns to compete for recognition as EV-friendly destinations as growing numbers of electric car owners take to the road.
Bridie Schmidt
31 July 2026
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