German car makers may get green steel loophole for EV targets as policy summit looms
The German government is examining the idea of relaxing EU CO2 fleet emission limits for carmakers that use green steel made in Europe in their production.
Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase
Ford announces a “significant” update to its struggling Mustang Mach-E SUV, introducing performance upgrades, increased efficiency, and refreshed styling, and a higher price.
Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026
Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.
Electric roads: Chris Bowen checks out wireless charging, says it’s probably not for Australia
Chris Bowen checks out one of the world's first examples of wireless charging for electric vehicles in Detroit, but says the technology is probably not suitable for widespread deployment in Australia.
Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000
Hyundai slashes prices on a range of EVs, with discounts of more than $34,000 on some variants.
Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a “shooting brake”
Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world's fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.
Australian city lodges plans for electric ferry terminal and high voltage charging on docks
Plans unveiled for a new ferry terminal with docking for five electric ferries, along with facilities for high voltage charging.
Pole-mounted EV chargers now rated at up to 50 kW for those with no off-street parking
Pole-mounted fast-charging appears to be around the corner, helping deliver faster, cheaper charging to inner-city Australian drivers.
Electrify This: Market insights, ownership and a dead battery
Sam Parkinson & Sarah Aubrey chat EV ownership, battery drama, and future predictions - all from the back of a VW ID. Buzz GTX.
BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia’s cheapest EV
BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market "by some margin."