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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.

2025 Skoda Epiq.
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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

March 20, 2024March 18, 2024 John Mahoney 6185 Views BYD Dolphin, Cupra Raval, Epiq, Skoda, VW ID.2

Skoda has released the first pictures and details of the Skoda Epiq that it will unwrap next year and announced

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2024 Jeep Avenger.
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Avenger assemble! Full pricing for pint-sized Jeep Avenger that’s been designed to fight the Hyundai Kona Electric

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 John Mahoney 2532 Views Avenger, Hyundai, jeep, kona

The compact Jeep Avenger electric SUV has been priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. The European-designed and built

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2024 ID.Buzz people-mover serves as the basis for the GTX.
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Express delivery! Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX hot hauler set for March 21 debut

March 19, 2024April 2, 2024 John Mahoney 2014 Views GTX, ID.Buzz, Volkswagen

A faster, more powerful Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX has been teased ahead of its launch on March 21.  Shown off

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2025 MG 3 design stody.
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Below $30,000! MG 2 coming in 2025 to shatter electric car price barrier

March 18, 2024March 16, 2024 John Mahoney 4288 Views mg, MG 2, MG 3, MG 4

Chinese-owned MG is hatching a cheaper sibling to its current all-electric MG 4 that will share tech but be priced

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2024 Porsche Taycan GT.
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Porsche Taycan GT: We warned you it was gonna be crazy … and it is!

March 15, 2024March 14, 2024 John Mahoney 2386 Views porsche, Taycan GT, Tesla Model S Plaid

Porsche has launched its most powerful car ever and it’s not a track-bred 911 but the zero-emission 2024 Porsche Taycan

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2024 Peugeot e-3008 medium electric SUV.
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French Fancy: New 2024 Peugeot E-3008 locked for 2024 Aussie launch as a Tesla Model Y rival

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 John Mahoney 1983 Views e-3008, Peugeot, Tesla Model Y

Peugeot Australia has invited interested buyers to register their interest in the incoming 2024 Peugeot E-3008 ahead of the stylish

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance.
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Supreme power! Tesla Model 3 Performance set for huge boost as reveal looms

March 13, 2024March 12, 2024 John Mahoney 2131 Views model 3, Performance, Tesla

A fresh leak out of South Korea suggests that the facelifted 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance is set to offer

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Mitsubishi eK X EV.
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Is this Australia’s first $30K electric car? Mitsubishi eK X EV could be here before the end of 2024 to undercut BYD Dolphin

March 13, 2024March 12, 2024 John Mahoney 2783 Views EK X, electric vehicle, MG3, Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Australia is positioning itself to undercut the likes of BYD, GMW, BYD and the incoming Hyundai Casper SUV by

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2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV.
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Surprise! Wild triple-motor Rivian R3X tops R2 and R3 electric SUV global reveal

March 12, 2024March 15, 2024 John Mahoney 2648 Views R2, R3, R3X, Rivian, Tesla Model Y

Rivian has launched its all-new Rivian R2 – it’s long-awaited Tesla Model Y rival – plus a surprise smaller R3

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2024 Dodge Charger 2-door and 4-door.
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Hey Charger! New Dodge EV muscle car boasts wild acceleration, crazy weight and a name famous in Australia

March 12, 2024March 15, 2024 John Mahoney 3618 Views Charger, Dodge, R/T, SCat Pack

US car-maker Dodge has released pictures and full details of its all-new Dodge Charger Daytona that heralds a new era

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