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Articles by John Mahoney

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John Mahoney

One of the UK’s most talented and prolific motoring journalists, John’s work appears in publications across the UK, Europe and Australia. His electric-vehicle knowledge is only matched by his ability to gather important news, and the talented scribe will bring you everything you need to know from the world of EVs, both in Australia and abroad.

2025 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy.
Hyundai LATEST News Palisade 

All-new flagship Hyundai Palisade SUV switches to hybrid power: New drivetrain also expected to land in Kia Tasman ute

October 3, 2025October 2, 2025
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John Mahoney 11371 Views hybrid, Hyundai, Palisade

The all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade has arrived in Australia, with the second-generation large SUV switching to hybrid power. It will

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2025 Austin Arrow 2.
LATEST News TOP STORIES 

Austin Motor Company reborn! Pommy electric sports car maker shows off Arrow 2, an unlikely rival for the inbound Porsche Boxster EV

October 1, 2025October 27, 2025
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John Mahoney 10952 Views Arrow 2, Austin

More than three decades since the nameplate was quietly put down, the Austin Motor Company is back. But this time

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2028 BMW iX5 Hydrogen prototype on-test.
BMW iX5 LATEST News 

2028 BMW iX5 Hydrogen confirmed: German luxury brand’s first production fuel cell model will sit alongside ICE, PHEV and BEV powertrains

September 30, 2025September 28, 2025 John Mahoney 13003 Views bmw, iX5 Hydrogen

BMW has confirmed the next-generation X5 luxury SUV due in 2028 will offer a production hydrogen fuel cell powertrain as

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2025 Volvo EX90.
EX90 LATEST News Volvo 

2026 Volvo EX90 rebooted: Luxury three-row SUV updated to beat BMW iX, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9

September 29, 2025September 28, 2025 John Mahoney 11812 Views volvo ex90

Little more than five months since it was introduced to Australia, the 2026 Volvo EX90 has been overhauled. Huge MY26

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2025 Skoda Vision O concept.
LATEST News Octavia Skoda 

Next-gen Skoda Octavia sedan and wagon previewed: Vision O concept embraces VW Group’s advanced EV and range-extender hybrid power

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 John Mahoney 10964 Views Octavia, Skoda, Vision O

The 2028 Skoda Octavia has been previewed by the radical Vision O wagon. The concept previews how the family sedan

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2026 Porsche Cayenne EV testing.
Boxster Cayenne Cayman LATEST Macan News Porsche Taycan 

Porsche EV plan hits the skids! Billions lost, ICE replacements for 718 Boxster and Cayman confirmed, new-gen Taycan and K1 super-SUV delayed

September 26, 2025September 27, 2025 John Mahoney 12916 Views Boxster, cayenne, Cayman, K1, M1, Macan, panamera, porsche, Taycan

Porsche’s EV strategy has failed and to ensure it survives it has confirmed key models like the 718 Boxster and

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2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country.
EX30 Cross country LATEST News Volvo 

Dust buster: 2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country arrives in Australia priced from $69,990 for adventurous EV lovers

September 23, 2025September 22, 2025 John Mahoney 13704 Views EX30, EX30 Cross Country, volvo

The first electric Volvo to wear the Cross Country badge has gone on-sale in Australia. The 2025 Volvo EX30 Cross

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2025 Yangwang U9 Xtreme.
LATEST News 

496.22km/h! The world’s fastest car is now a Chinese EV! And 500km/h-plus is possible from BYD’s 2221kW YangWang U9 Xtreme

September 23, 2025September 22, 2025 John Mahoney 15267 Views BYD, Top speed record, YangWang U9

The 2026 YangWang U9 Xtreme is now the fastest car on earth. It has humbled the likes of Bugatti and

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2025 Volvo ES90.
ES90 LATEST News Volvo 

Volvo ES90 arrives in Australia with LCT-busting price: EV sedan goes after Benz, BMW and Genesis with low pricing and high standard features

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 John Mahoney 13602 Views ES90, volvo

The 2025 Volvo ES90 electric sedan (well, hatchback actually) has arrived in Australia with pricing that undercuts all its rivals.

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GT-XX LATEST Mercedes-AMG 

Target 911: Mercedes-AMG GT XX coupe in the works as faster, wider, electric alternative to Porsche’s iconic sports car

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 John Mahoney 1695 Views Mercedes-AMG GT XX Coupe

Mercedes-AMG is readying a smaller, lighter two-door coupe version of its AMG GT XX that will showcase its next-generation EV tech

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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

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

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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

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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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