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Mercedes-Benz says electric variants of its CLA compact sedan coming to Australia

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.
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – High-riding EV, now with better price

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.
Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker

Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker

Subaru has added a third electric SUV to its Australian lineup, and has also cut thousands from the asking price of the Solterra and Trailseeker EVs.
Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging

Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging

A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money for charging facilities.
What if Toyota put more effort into selling EVs rather than fighting them?

What if Toyota put more effort into selling EVs rather than fighting them?

Toyota electric cars fill three of the top six spots in the world’s most advanced EV market. What if it spent less time fighting EV policies in Australia and went all-in on the electric transition?
BYD’s smallest and cheapest electric car gets LiDAR self-driving tech

BYD’s smallest and cheapest electric car gets LiDAR self-driving tech

BYD to offer LiDAR sensors to help upgrade autonomous driving tech in its smallest and lowest cost EVs, indicating a step change in the ability to bring the technology to the mass market.
Porsche reclaims fastest electric sedan title at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring track

Porsche reclaims fastest electric sedan title at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring track

Modified Porsche Taycan sets lap record with a performance kit packing huge spoiler, bigger brakes and track-ready tyres.
MG reveals new small electric SUV with “liquid-solid state battery”

MG reveals new small electric SUV with “liquid-solid state battery”

MG’s next more affordable electric SUV model teased in China packing the company’s “liquid-solid state battery”.