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Peugeot joins Australia’s electric van price war, slashes prices by nearly one third

Peugeot joins Australia’s electric van price war, slashes prices by nearly one third

Peugeot joins the electric van price war in Australia, slashing prices by nearly one third.
The tiny sensor that could extend EV driving range, and provide a smoother ride

The tiny sensor that could extend EV driving range, and provide a smoother ride

A tiny sensor is expected to help carmakers build electric vehicles that are more efficient, boast a longer range, and a smoother ride.
Lepas first model, the L6 family electric SUV, approved for sale in Australia

Lepas first model, the L6 family electric SUV, approved for sale in Australia

Chery sub-brand Lepas’s first model, the L6 electric SUV is now approved for sale in Australia ahead of Q4 2026 launch.
Geely delivers its 20,000th plug-in EV in Australia, in just 18 months

Geely delivers its 20,000th plug-in EV in Australia, in just 18 months

Geely delivers an EX2 in Sydney, marking 20,000 sales for the brand since launching in March 2025.
Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery to launch another sub-brand in the form of iCaur in early 2027, hinting at something for lifestyle vehicle buyers.
Mazda’s first mainstream EV secures five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mazda’s first mainstream EV secures five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mazda’s 6e awarded a maximum five-star safety rating from Australia and New Zealand’s independent voice for vehicle safety, ANCAP.
Tesla recalls millions of EVs in China after regulator calls in multiple carmakers over emergency door release

Tesla recalls millions of EVs in China after regulator calls in multiple carmakers over emergency door release

Tesla is recalling several million vehicles in China under two separate recalls deemed necessary by the country’s market regulator.
Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s latest electric model spotted testing in Melbourne, possibly hinting at local launch.