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The Driven Podcast: Passing “Peak ICE,” BYD’s export armada, and the legacy price war

The Driven Podcast: Passing “Peak ICE,” BYD’s export armada, and the legacy price war

We dig into the IEA’s latest Global EV Outlook which says ICE vehicles peaked in 2017, BYD’s move to build its own export armada, and why legacy car makers are being dragged into a price war they may not be built to win.
Video: Hyundai Elexio review – Fighting China with China?

Video: Hyundai Elexio review – Fighting China with China?

In this review, we look at how the Hyundai Elexio stacks up against rivals like Tesla and BYD – and whether it does enough to stand out.
Video: GAC AION V review – Still worth considering in 2026?

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?
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.
FTN Motion StreetdogXR review: Scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm

FTN Motion StreetdogXR review: Scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm

The StreetdogXR blends scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm, offering easy urban riding, useful storage and enough range for the daily runabout – even if charging could be simpler.
The slow electrification of recreational, off-road 4WD vehicles

The slow electrification of recreational, off-road 4WD vehicles

The recreational off-road vehicle segment has been slow to embrace electrification, but there are some significant advantages. Here’s what’s on offer.
YouTuber to tackle first lap around the world in a battery-electric truck

YouTuber to tackle first lap around the world in a battery-electric truck

A professional truck driver and YouTuber known as “Elektrotrucker” is about to undertake the world’s first trip around the world in a fully electric truck.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a track-ready, performance monster – even without the drift

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a track-ready, performance monster – even without the drift

Even after 20 or so laps around the racetrack, I barely scratched the surface of all the options buried within the different drive modes in this car.