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Mazda 6e Wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year
21+ hour, 23+ min ago (431+ words) The Mazda 6e has won the 2026 World Car Design of the Year (WCDOTY) award. The result was announced by the World Car Awards (WCA) on 1 April 2026 in New York, USA. The award was decided by 98 automotive journalists from around the world....
Volvo EX30 and EX40 Price Cuts: Up to $11,300 Off in Australia
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (395+ words) Volvo Car Australia has cut prices on the EX30 and EX40 electric SUVs. The reductions range from $7,000 to $11,300 depending on the model. No specification changes have been made. The company says the move is to reposition its 30 and 40 series ahead of the…...
GAC AION UT Confirmed for Australia: Drive-Away Pricing from $30,990
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (529+ words) GAC Australia has confirmed local pricing and specifications for the AION UT. The compact electric hatchback is now open for orders, with drive-away pricing available to the first 600 customers who pre-order by 9 April 2026. The AION UT comes in two grades:…...
StarCharge Halo Gets CEC Listing, Becomes Third Approved V2G Charger in Australia
2+ day, 42+ min ago (456+ words) StarCharge Energy Oceania has announced that its Halo 7.4kW V2G charger (model AD20074EU1923) has received Clean Energy Council (CEC) listing in Australia. It is the third charger to achieve this status, joining the Sigenergy SigenStor and the NUMBAT from V2Grid Australia. The Halo is…...
MSI EZgo Smart EV Portable Charger Review: Power On the Go
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1247+ words) The MSI EZgo Smart EV portable charger is unlike most portable chargers - it is "smart. Portable EV chargers, which come complimentary with most new electric car purchases, allow you to plug your electric car into a standard wall socket. It…...
EV Interest Surges Across Australia as Fuel Crisis Bites
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (775+ words) Australia's fuel crisis is pushing more drivers toward electric vehicles. Data from three sources (carsales, CommBank and Pickles) all point to the same trend: Australians are researching and financing EVs at rates not seen before. The conflict in Iran has…...
MG4 EV Urban Price and Specs: Australia's Most Affordable MG EV Arrives in April
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (646+ words) MG Motor Australia has confirmed pricing for the MG4 EV Urban, with test drives starting at dealerships nationwide from 1 April 2026. Pricing starts from $31,990 drive away, making it the most affordable electric vehicle in the MG range and one of the cheapest…...
EV Tax Break To Stay as Fuel Crisis Pushes Drivers to Electric
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (664+ words) The Albanese government is set to keep the electric vehicle fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption. The scheme will likely be tweaked rather than overhauled or scrapped, according to a senior government source. The news comes as fuel prices have risen…...
2026 Subaru Uncharted Confirmed for Australia: Specs, Features and What We Know
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (490+ words) Subaru has confirmed the Uncharted for Australia. The compact electric SUV will arrive mid-2026 with 252kW of power, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a 74.7kWh battery. Subaru has opened expressions of interest and calls it a Sport Electric Vehicle, or SEV. The Uncharted is…...
Zeekr 8X PHEV SUV confirmed for Australia in 2027
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (528+ words) Chinese premium EV brand Zeekr is preparing to introduce its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia, with the large Zeekr 8X SUV expected to arrive locally in 2027. The upcoming model will expand the brand's local lineup beyond pure electric vehicles, sitting…...