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China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
PharmacySydney.com
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China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out

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February 20, 2026
Bruce Newton 0
Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
Audi LATEST News RS 5 

Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

February 20, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common
LATEST Technology 

Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common

February 19, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way
2 4 5 LATEST News Polestar 

Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way

February 18, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
Revolutionary sodium-ion batteries enter mass production: Lithium prices are soaring and this is the cheap, sustainable solution
LATEST Technology TOP STORIES 

Revolutionary sodium-ion batteries enter mass production: Lithium prices are soaring and this is the cheap, sustainable solution

February 6, 2026 John Mahoney 0
As BYD Shark 6 sales soar, Kia eyes plug-in and EV power for struggling Tasman ute
Kia LATEST News Tasman TOP STORIES 

As BYD Shark 6 sales soar, Kia eyes plug-in and EV power for struggling Tasman ute

January 30, 2026 Bruce Newton 0

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  • China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
  • Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
  • Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common
  • Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way

EV adviceView all

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over
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Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs
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Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know
EV advice EV buying guide LATEST News NEWSLETTER 

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first
EV advice LATEST 

Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first

Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)
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Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)

NewsView all

Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG
Audi LATEST News RS 5 

Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

February 20, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way
2 4 5 LATEST News Polestar 

Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way

February 18, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
The results are in! First NVES scores show strong industry surplus as BYD stars and Mazda flunks
LATEST News 

The results are in! First NVES scores show strong industry surplus as BYD stars and Mazda flunks

February 18, 2026 EV Central team 0
It’s another giant Chinese PHEV SUV! And the GWM Wey V9X is a real chance to come to Australia
GWM LATEST News Wey 

It’s another giant Chinese PHEV SUV! And the GWM Wey V9X is a real chance to come to Australia

February 18, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Mazda 6e priced for Australia! Starts under $50K, undercuts Tesla Model 3, will come in two models
6e LATEST Mazda News 

Mazda 6e priced for Australia! Starts under $50K, undercuts Tesla Model 3, will come in two models

February 18, 2026 EV Central team 1

ReviewsView all

See ya, Toyota: BYD’s Denza says first B5 and B8 customers in Australia are trading in their LandCruiser 300 Series and Prados
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See ya, Toyota: BYD’s Denza says first B5 and B8 customers in Australia are trading in their LandCruiser 300 Series and Prados

February 17, 2026 EV Central team 0

BYD premium brand Denza says it knows it has a big road to climb to topple the titans of Australia’s

2026 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Review: It’s a very nice Lexus, but not quite what its name suggests
LATEST Lexus Reviews RX SUV reviews 

2026 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance Review: It’s a very nice Lexus, but not quite what its name suggests

February 15, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD Review: Baffling and borderline alarming? BYD’s first seven-seat SUV leaves Stephen Corby perplexed
BYD LATEST Reviews Sealion 8 SUV reviews 

2026 BYD Sealion 8 Premium AWD Review: Baffling and borderline alarming? BYD’s first seven-seat SUV leaves Stephen Corby perplexed

February 14, 2026 Stephen Corby 0
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Base Review: Can this entry-level EV variant keep the cheaper BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y at bay?
EV Ioniq 5 LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Base Review: Can this entry-level EV variant keep the cheaper BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y at bay?

February 8, 2026 Andrew Chesterton 0

Tips and adviceView all

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over
EV advice Hyundai Inster Ioniq 9 LATEST 

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over

January 4, 2026 Iain Curry 3

I’m getting used to sleeping in cars. No, the family’s not kicked me out. Nor has the house burned down.

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs
EV advice EV buying guide LATEST 

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs

December 11, 2025 Iain Curry Comments Off on Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs
The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know
EV advice EV buying guide LATEST News NEWSLETTER 

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

December 1, 2025 Toby Hagon 3
Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first
EV advice LATEST 

Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first

November 28, 2025 Toby Hagon 2

TechnologyView all

China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
LATEST Technology 

China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out

February 20, 2026 Bruce Newton 0

China has finally woken up to the dangers of allowing car designers to replace physical controls with confusing and distracting

Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common
LATEST Technology 

Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common

February 19, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Power up: BYD developing 1500kW chargers; Australian 1MW-plus launch plan under development
LATEST Technology 

Power up: BYD developing 1500kW chargers; Australian 1MW-plus launch plan under development

February 16, 2026 John Mahoney 0
The most important new EV to be launched in 2026? And it’s unlikely to ever be sold in Australia
LATEST Technology 

The most important new EV to be launched in 2026? And it’s unlikely to ever be sold in Australia

February 11, 2026 John Mahoney 0

OpinionView all

Battery beauties: This is our list of the world’s best EV car designs. Do you agree? | Opinion
LATEST Opinion 

Battery beauties: This is our list of the world’s best EV car designs. Do you agree? | Opinion

February 4, 2026 Iain Curry 0
It’s time we get grown-up about EV uptake and allow ICE to survive | Opinion
LATEST Opinion 

It’s time we get grown-up about EV uptake and allow ICE to survive | Opinion

January 11, 2026 Iain Curry 6
Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X
6e 7X BMW Chery Elexio EV3 G6 Geely GLC HS Hyundai iX3 Kia LATEST Mazda MG Opinion PV5 Starray EM-i Tiggo 7 CSH XPeng Zeekr 

Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X

December 31, 2025 Bruce Newton 1
John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S
911 LATEST Opinion Porsche 

John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S

December 30, 2025 John Mahoney 1

New EVs coming soon

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
LATEST NEW EVs News 

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

January 4, 2025 Toby Hagon 9
EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
NEW EVs News 

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

May 1, 2024 EV Central team 2
New EV electric car calendar
EV HEV NEW EVs PHEV 

New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
LATEST NEW EVs News 

The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

January 3, 2023 Toby Hagon 2

Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

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EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
LATEST News Videos 

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
Videos 

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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