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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.

2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo.
ID.Polo LATEST News Volkswagen 

All-new Volkswagen ID. Polo detailed: BYD Dolphin and MG4 fighter’s EV powertrains confirmed

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025
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John Mahoney 29937 Views 0 Comments ID. Polo, Volkswagen, Volkswagen ID. Polo

Fresh details of the all-new 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo have been released ahead of the small all-electric hatchback’s debut in

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European U-turn on 2035 combustion ban! But it’s not all good news for car-makers hoping to save petrol and diesel engines

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December 18, 2025December 18, 2025
John Mahoney 28541 Views 0 Comments EU ICE ban backflip

The European Commission has retreated from aggressive plans to ban all new combustion engine cars from 2035. The move comes

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2026 Smart #6.
#6 LATEST News Smart 

Aren’t Smarts meant to be small? Plug-in hybrid Smart #6 sedan sizes up BMW 5 Series and Benz E-Class

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 John Mahoney 28220 Views 0 Comments #6, smart, Smart #6

The Smart brand has pulled the drapes off its first-ever sedan in China with the launch of its all-new 2026

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2026 MG4 with updated interior.
LATEST MG MG4 News 

Hoorah! 2026 MG4 electric hatch to get huge interior upgrade, including dials and buttons!

December 17, 2025December 15, 2025 John Mahoney 28474 Views 0 Comments mg, MG MG4, MG4

Fresh pictures of the inbound heavily updated 2026 MG4 reveal the popular battery-electric hatch will come with a completely overhauled

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB.
GLB LATEST Mercedes-Benz News 

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB EV revealed: Mid-size seven-seat SUV boast Benz’s most advanced EV and hybrid tech yet

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 John Mahoney 25116 Views 0 Comments GLB EV, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz GLB EV

Mercedes-Benz has unwrapped its larger all-new second-generation 2026 Mercedes GLB. It replaces the current mid-size EQB EV in the Benz

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2025 Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive.
LATEST MG MG4 Model 3 News Tesla 

Latest AAA real-world EV range test results are in: Tesla Model Y triumphs while MG4 disappoints.

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 John Mahoney 15050 Views 4 Comments AAA EV range test, MG4, Tesla Model Y

EV-makers have been caught out again when it comes to delivering the advertised range in real-world conditions. In the latest

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2025 Renault 5.
E-Transit Custom Ford LATEST Mustang Mach-E News 

We might get the funky Renault 5 after all … as a Ford! Blue Oval’s next-gen Fiesta and Puma EVs to have French origins

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 John Mahoney 7912 Views 0 Comments Fiesta EV, ford, Ford Fiesta EV, Ford Puma EV, Puma EV

Ford and Renault have announced they’re teaming up to launch at least two new small, affordable electric cars. To be

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LATEST Technology 

EV cancer risks: Real-world study delivers verdict on battery electric electrosmog health threat

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 John Mahoney 38913 Views 0 Comments Electrosmog, EV cancer risks

Pioneering new German research has revealed the true risks involved with living with an electric car and the good news

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2026 Toyota bZ4X.
bZ4X LATEST News Toyota 

Upgraded 2026 Toyota bZ4X is now $10,000 cheaper! Huge price cuts mean it’s more affordable than Tesla Model Y

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 John Mahoney 12628 Views 0 Comments BZ4X, Toyota, toyota bz4x

The inbound heavily updated 2026 Toyota bZ4X has had its price slashed only days after outgoing Australian sales and marketing

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2012 Nissan Leaf
LATEST Leaf News Nissan 

Nissan’s Aussie battery recycling solution: LEAF batteries become second-life power packs at Melbourne factory

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 John Mahoney 11807 Views 0 Comments leaf, Leaf battery recycle, nissan, Nissan Leaf

Nissan Australia has announced a pioneering initiative that will see old batteries recovered from recycled Nissan Leaf hatchbacks go on

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

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FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
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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
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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Hybrid vehicle
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Hybrid vehicle

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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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