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“Grit in the Gears:” NRMA report on shortfalls of national EV charging network hidden from view

“Grit in the Gears:” NRMA report on shortfalls of national EV charging network hidden from view

Updated:A government-funded program for a national EV charging network has come up short. But a report explaining what went wrong remains hidden from view.
The future of racing is electric. Bathurst’s last-lap fuel drama shows why

The future of racing is electric. Bathurst’s last-lap fuel drama shows why

Sound, vibration and mechanical drama have been central to motorsport’s theatre. Glider pilots, skydivers, speed skiers and sailors prove that noise is not performance, and maybe now EVs.
The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

EVs outsell petrol cars again as we unpack September’s sales figures, Hyundai scraps its Australian launch plans for the Ioniq 3, and we share our first impressions of Honda’s new Super-One electric car. Plus, all the other big EV news of the week.
A seven-fold boost in low-cost EV sales has transformed the new car market in Europe, new report finds

A seven-fold boost in low-cost EV sales has transformed the new car market in Europe, new report finds

EV sales in Europe have jumped 45 per cent in 2026, driven by a seven-fold increase in sales of low cost electric cars – with Scandinavia leading the charge.
Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

Going for smaller/wheel higher profile tyre options may not be fashionable – but they offer advantages on less-than-perfect road surfaces, add more range, and cost less.
Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

Japanese car giant Mazda has launched a new made-in-China electric SUV. With a big screen, and some bling, is it a real Mazda?
Leapmotor B03X to land in Australia in November from $29,990 drive-away, undercuts BYD Atto 2

Leapmotor B03X to land in Australia in November from $29,990 drive-away, undercuts BYD Atto 2

Chinese car maker Leapmotor says the new B03X small electric SUV will arrive in Australia in November starting from $29,990 drive-away, undercutting the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic.
BYD, Tesla and Geely lead as EVs outsell petrol cars again in Australia

BYD, Tesla and Geely lead as EVs outsell petrol cars again in Australia

EVs capture 24.2 per cent of new car market in September, beating petrol cars for the second month in a row – led by BYD, Tesla and Geely.