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Articles by John Mahoney

John Mahoney
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 Dreame Nebula 01.
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Phwoar-door: Dreame Nebula Next 01 is Chinese vacuum maker’s Porsche Taycan-humbling hyper-sedan that boasts some crazy new tech

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January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
John Mahoney 11114 Views Dreame, Dreame CES, Dreame Nebula Next 01, Nebula Next 01

After pranking the world with a four-door Bugatti Veyron rip-off, Chinese vacuum maker Dreame Technology has unwrapped three new vehicles

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2026 Mazda CX-6e.
CX-6e LATEST Mazda News 

Mazda CX-6e coming to Australia! Stylish Tesla Model Y fighter locked in for 2026 arrival

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026
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John Mahoney 11428 Views Cx-6e, mazda, Mazda CX-6e, Mazda CX-6e Australia

The 2026 Mazda CX-6e electric SUV has been confirmed for Australian launch in 2026. The local news comes just days

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2026 Honda Super-One.
Honda LATEST News Super-One 

Five star ambition: 2026 Honda Super-One electric mini-car promises zero compromise when it comes to safety

January 12, 2026January 11, 2026 John Mahoney 7956 Views Honda, Honda Super-One, Honda Super-One safety, Super-One

Honda Australia’s inbound 2026 Honda Super-One EV will be one of the safest small cars ever made when it arrives

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

Let’s get physical! Proper buttons return to next gen Volkswagen ID. Polo. MG4 and BYD Dolphin rival shows off its all-new cabin design

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 John Mahoney 10270 Views ID. Polo, ID. Polo interior, Volkswagen, VW ID. Polo

As the all-new 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo iches closer to its full unveiling, VW has released new pics of the

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2026 ZEEKR 8X.
8X LATEST News Zeekr 

First look at Zeekr 8X: Large plug-in hybrid SUV is the next model from Chinese brand headed to Australia

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 John Mahoney 12649 Views 8X, Zeekr

Rising electrified brand Zeekr has released the first images of its Australia-bound 8X plug-in hybrid SUV. Expected to make its

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2026 Mitsubishi Pajero, artist's impression.
LATEST Mitsubishi News Pajero PHEV 

Plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Pajero previewed: Toyota Prado basher has 100km EV range and quad-motor all-wheel drive!

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 John Mahoney 12819 Views Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Pajero PHEV, Pajero PHEV

Mitsubishi and its motorsport arm Ralliart have released a new video that teases the all-new fifth-generation 2026 Mitsubishi Pajero ahead

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2026 Polestar 2.
2 4 LATEST News Polestar 

Stripped! Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 now up to $15,000 cheaper as part of massive discounts

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 John Mahoney 10506 Views 2, 4, polestar, polestar 4

The mid-size Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 SUV are now up to $15,000 more affordable following the introduction of massive

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2025 Kia EV5.
EV5 Kia LATEST News 

Kia EV5 electric SUV overhaul coming for 2026: New styling, longer driving range and more tech for Tesla Model Y rival

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 John Mahoney 11246 Views

Just two years after it landed in Australia, the Kia EV5 will be treated to a comprehensive makeover in 2026.

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2025 BYD Atto 2 Premium.
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla TOP STORIES 

Tesla loses its grip on the global EV market, as China’s BYD takes number one

January 5, 2026February 12, 2026 John Mahoney 7989 Views BYD, Global EV sales, model 3, model y, Tesla

BYD has usurped Tesla as the world’s largest EV-maker in 2025 by selling a massive 620,585 more electric cars than

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2026 Lexus RZ600e.
LATEST Lexus News RZ 

And the latest Tesla Model Y Performance rival is … a Lexus. Yep, you read that right, Lexus!

January 5, 2026January 2, 2026 John Mahoney 7335 Views Lexus, Lexus RZ600e, RZ600e

The conservative Japanese premium brand Lexus has launched a new faster version of its inbound facelifted 2026 Lexus RZ mid-size

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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

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric 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
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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

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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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