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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Garry Thorpe

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Honda doubles down on hybrids after abandoning EV target and posting huge first loss
Honda takes massive first ever loss from its failed EV strategy that it blames on Trump and Chinese competitors, as it doubles down on hybrids and releases a revamped Prelude.
Joshua S. Hill

May 18, 2026

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Toyota offers another big discount on bZ4X after slashing prices by $10,000 last year
Toyota slashes prices as part of a temporary bonus to help boost its bZ4X sales.
Riz Akhtar

May 18, 2026

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New Chinese EV brand announces price cut and free charger for first Australian model
GAC reduces prices on its Aion V electric SUV as part of EOFY sales with $2,000 cashback on top variant and a free home charger.
Riz Akhtar

May 17, 2026

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Batteries

BYD says massive success of new Blade battery is creating supply issues
BYD’s 5 minute flash charging models have been hugely popular, but this has resulted in tight battery supply conditions, the company founder reveals.
Riz Akhtar

May 17, 2026

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Electric power sliding doors to feature in BYD’s smallest EV, with tiny 20 kWh battery
More details revealed on BYD’s smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Riz Akhtar

May 16, 2026

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Xpeng’s next EV approved for sale in Australia, a fast-charging electric people mover
Xpeng’s luxury people mover approved for sale in Australia, hinting at what’s to come from tech-driven brand.
Riz Akhtar

May 16, 2026

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Mercedes-Benz says electric variants of its CLA compact sedan coming to Australia
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will bring a five-variant lineup of its CLA compact sedan to Australia, including two fully electric models.
Joshua S. Hill

May 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Victoria signs global initiative to reach 100 pct zero-emission freight vehicles by 2040
The Victorian Labor government has joined a global initiative committed to enabling 100 per cent zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040.
Joshua S. Hill

May 15, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Community group launches new neighbourhood battery, with EV charging bays
Community group celebrates the launch of its latest neighbourhood battery, but with a twist, as the new battery in inner-city suburb features two EV charging bays. More are planned.
Joshua S. Hill

May 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

BYD’s biggest EV that’s not a bus approved for sale in Australia
BYD’s new electric van is heading to Australia, with key spec details revealed in sales approval documentation.
Riz Akhtar

May 15, 2026

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Videos

Video: GAC AION V review – Still worth considering in 2026?
The AION V arrived in Australia in 2025 as part of the growing wave of Chinese electric SUVs – but does it still stack up against newer rivals?
Sam Parkinson

May 15, 2026

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EV News

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – High-riding EV, now with better price
We drive Volvo’s latest high-riding version of its small and zippy EX30 for a week, now benefitting from a major price cut that makes it a lot of car for the money.
Riz Akhtar

May 15, 2026

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