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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.

2027 Volkswagen ID.2.
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Volkswagen ID.Roc name registered in Australia. Small electric SUV could be top-seller

April 18, 2024April 17, 2024 John Mahoney 11283 Views ev, ID.Golf, ID.Roc, SUV, Volkswagen

Volkswagen has been caught trademarking the ID.Roc name for its inbound electric small SUV that will eventually replace the popular

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2025 Alfa Romeo Milano.
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Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 John Mahoney 11471 Views Alfa Romeo, Elettrica, ev, Milano, SUV

UPDATE: Just days after its reveal, Alfa Romeo has been forced to change the name of its first electric vehicle

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Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group launch Flexis SAS.
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The Tesla of vans? Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles

April 12, 2024April 11, 2024 John Mahoney 11943 Views Flexis, renault, volvo

Renault and the Volvo truck group have announced they are working together to hatch a pioneering new family of electric

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Kia EV3 at 2023 Los Angeles show.
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Electric Shock! Kia to launch 15 EVs in next three years as it doubles down on electrified vehicles

April 11, 2024April 10, 2024 John Mahoney 11470 Views EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, EV9 GT, Kia

While the Tasman ute is the focus of Kia’s promotion in Australia, globally the brand has announced it will roll

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Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+)
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Tesla Model 2 abandoned? Multiple sources say $25,000 electric car dead, Elon says it’s all lies

April 10, 2024April 9, 2024 John Mahoney 12127 Views model 2, Tesla

Media reporting says Tesla has given up its plans of launching its entry-level Tesla Model 2 because of increased competition

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2024 Abarth 600e.
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Viva Italia! Abarth 600e is a 177kW Italian hot hatch aimed straight at Cupra Born

April 9, 2024April 6, 2024 John Mahoney 11066 Views 600e, abarth, Born, Cupra, ev, Scorpionissima

Abarth has fully revealed its incoming Abarth 600e as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations and announced it will be

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Telsa Model Y in new Ultra Red
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Tesla Model Y cheaper than ever! Top selling electric car slashed up to $8500; could it outsell the Ford Ranger?

April 8, 2024April 22, 2024 John Mahoney 13509 Views model y, Tesla, Tesla Model Y

The competition is getting hotter in the electric SUV segment as Tesla slashes up to $8500 off the price off

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BYD Ute in official spy shots.
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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 John Mahoney 17042 Views BYD, ford, HiLux, ranger, Toyota, ute

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX.
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Still want that boring SUV? Fast all-wheel drive Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX blends hot hatch pace with retro looks

April 4, 2024April 3, 2024 John Mahoney 12135 Views ev, GTX, ID.Buzz, Volkswagen

With its retro-looks, hot hatch-level of electric acceleration and acres of space for families or those who indulge in active

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2025 Cupra Tavascan design detail.
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Cupra plans luxury electric SUV to tackle Tesla, BMW and Benz, and it’s coming to Australia

April 3, 2024April 2, 2024 John Mahoney 11907 Views Cupra, electric, model x, model y, Tesla

Volkswagen Group performance brand Cupra has confirmed it is hatching a new large battery-powered SUV that will help it conquer

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