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“Rewarding the laggards”: EU backflip on ICE phaseout puts EV transition at risk

“Rewarding the laggards”: EU backflip on ICE phaseout puts EV transition at risk

Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.
Subaru to bring its second EV to Australia, an “all-terrain” electric SUV with fastest acceleration

Subaru to bring its second EV to Australia, an “all-terrain” electric SUV with fastest acceleration

Subaru’s next EV now pencilled to arrive in Australia next quarter, helping more buyers transition from ICE powertrains.
Geely’s top-selling EX5 new OTA brings features owners “waited so long for”

Geely’s top-selling EX5 new OTA brings features owners “waited so long for”

Geely’s latest software update brings key feature thousands had waited for.
Australia-bound low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatch becomes best-selling EV in China

Australia-bound low-cost Geely EX2 electric hatch becomes best-selling EV in China

Geely confirms its best-selling Australian-bound EV globally, the affordable EX2 hatchback has sold over 465,000 units in 2025.
What’s the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?

What’s the cheapest EV in Australia with a minimum 120 km range?

Is it possible to buy an ultra-low cost EV with a minimum range of just over 100kms? What are the options?
Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric despite hold on EV strategy

Porsche begins series production of Cayenne Electric despite hold on EV strategy

Porsche has begun series production of its Cayenne Electric, an all-electric SUV that is powered by its in-house developed batteries, and despite a delay on its overall EV strategy.
Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another major fund raising, this time a $US400 million (approximately $A570 million) equity investment to help secure its financial stability.
BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

Electric vehicle sales signal a potential changing of the guard as China-made EVs take the top five positions, pushing long-term market leader Tesla well down the order.