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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.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace
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Jaguar explains why it’s killing off its only electric car to help it transition to an EV brand in 2025

July 20, 2024August 9, 2024 John Mahoney 16951 Views jaguar electric, jaguar ev, jaguar i-pace

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it will kill-off its Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV and combustion-powered E-Pace small SUV as

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2024 Smart 1 (right) and 3.
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Get smart: New Smart #1 and #3 SUVs to beat BMW iX1 and Volvo EX30 on price

July 19, 2024August 9, 2024 John Mahoney 11600 Views smart #1, smart #3, Smart EV

When Smart returns to Australia this September, the brand’s Smart #1 and Smart #3 vehicles will be priced below both

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The MG Cyber GTS Concept
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Porsche Cayman-bashing MG Cyber GTS concept is China’s faster, lighter sports electric car

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 John Mahoney 11538 Views MG Cyber GTS

MG has unveiled the MG Cyber GTS, a four-seat coupe version of its Cyberster roadster that celebrates the car maker’s

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The 2024 Tembo Tusker
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Sick of waiting for an electric Toyota HiLux? The 2024 Tembo Tusker is the next best thing – and you won’t believe the price

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 John Mahoney 12390 Views

The all-electric 2024 Tembo Tusker has been confirmed for Australia, and when it lands here it could instantly become the

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2024 Mitsubishi EK X.
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You can forget a cheap Japanese electric car in Australia: Red-tape ends Mitsubishi’s dream of sub-$30K eK SUV

July 16, 2024July 18, 2024 John Mahoney 14493 Views Mitsubishi, NVES

Mitsubishi Motors Australia says our vehicle approval process has stymied plans to introduce its cut-price Mitsubishi eK SUV that was

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2024 MG HS
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First look at Australia-bound 2024 MG HS! Does this Chinese plug-in hybrid finally have what it takes to take down the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 John Mahoney 12739 Views mg hs

The second-generation MG HS mid-size SUV has been fully unwrapped at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK,

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Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance
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EV sales race winners: These were Australia’s best-selling EVs in the first half of 2024

July 11, 2024July 10, 2024 John Mahoney 11464 Views electric car, ev, ev sales

Tesla held firm to fight off new rivals by remaining Australia first- and second-best selling EVs on the market –

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Mini John Cooper Works E PROtotype
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Hot hatched: Mini John Cooper Works E PROtotype previews quickest-ever electric hot to rival the Abarth 500e and Alpine A290

July 10, 2024July 8, 2024 John Mahoney 9200 Views JCW, Mini, Mini JCW Works E PROtotype

The white hot 2025 Mini John Cooper Works E PROtotype electric hot hatch has been teased – and it’s shaping

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Geely Radar/Riddara RD6
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On the radar: 2024 Riddara RD6 electric ute confirmed for Australia as zero-emission Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux rival

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 John Mahoney 12390 Views geely, Radar, RD6

The 2024 Geely Radar RD6 dual-cab electric ute is set to go on sale in Australia, likely before the end

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2025 Geely Galaxy E5 features new Aegis Short Blade battery.
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New million-kilometre 50-year Geely battery headed for Australia in 2025 Galaxy E5

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 John Mahoney 11814 Views Aegis Short Blade, Galaxy E5, geely

Geely Auto has launched its next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology claiming it is designed to withstand driving one

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