Electric vehicles, bikes and scooters under fire safety spotlight
Emergency services, auto groups, insurers and battery experts will weigh in on the safety of electric and hybrid vehicles at a parliamentary inquiry.
Performance version of ID.Buzz, the electric Kombi Transporter, on its way
Just days after VW took the wraps off the GTX variants for its ID.3 family car and ID.7 fastback saloon, the company has unveiled the performance version of its ID. Buzz.
Most Australians back new car emission rules, support highest in outer suburbs
Most motorists want more efficient vehicles to be sold in Australia and support the introduction of rules to limit car emissions, with support highest in outer suburbs.
EV uptake in Sydney’s outer western suburbs has jumped nearly 50 pct in six months
New data shows huge spike in the uptake of EVs in Sydney's outer western suburbs, with some growing a staggering 72 per cent.
Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia
Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.
“Prosperity at stake:” EU needs Marshall Plan to survive “onslaught” of China EVs
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says Europe car makers under threat from the rapid rise of EV manufacturing in China, and bold and rapid action is needed to stand any chance of surviving.
MG’s Cyberster electric convertible spotted up close in Sydney
MG's two-door electric convertible has been spotted testing in Sydney with close up shots seen for the first time.
First Superchargers without Tesla branding go online
The first non-Tesla superchargers have gone online at an EG Group convenience store site in the UK.
Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk
More than 100 electric vehicles have been urgently recalled in Australia due to a serious battery fault that could "lead to a vehicle fire".
Australia is underestimating the benefits of electric vehicles – and of faster uptake
EVs aren’t just a cleaner and more efficient form of transportation – they’re also batteries on wheels. And there’s a lot you can do with 5 million batteries on wheels.