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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.

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December 16, 2023December 14, 2023 John Mahoney 3142 Views Cheap EVs

Volkswagen and Renault are primed to join forces to work today to develop a new family ofelectric cars that will

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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV teased
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Electric muscle: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV teased

December 15, 2023December 14, 2023 John Mahoney 2450 Views Dodge Charger Daytona SRT

Christmas has come early for fans of American muscle cars with the powerful 2024Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV teased for

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Morgan XP-1
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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

December 15, 2023December 14, 2023 John Mahoney 2965 Views

Morgan Motor Company has rolled out a new concept for an all-electric sports car based onits second-generation Morgan Super3. Called

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Lexus RZ450e
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Cheaper Lexus RZ 300e arrives with 600km range

December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 John Mahoney 2958 Views

A more affordable version of the 2024 Lexus RZ has been launched in Japan that isset to be badged the

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Mitsubishi EK X
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Australia’s cheapest electric car? Tiny EK X EV imported by Mitsubishi to test demand

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 John Mahoney 3848 Views EK X, Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Australia has announced it has launched a new case study that could open thedoor to the introduction of a

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The Germans take on Tesla: Mercedes-Benz and BMW power ahead with new plan for their own Supercharger network

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 John Mahoney 2812 Views bmw, ev charging, Mercedes, Tesla Supercharger

Mercedes-Benz and BMW have decided to unite to build a new high-speed charging network in China that could provide the

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2024 Renault 5
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Fantastic 5: 2024 Renault 5 teased in production form ahead of its launch at the Geneva motor show

December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 John Mahoney 3996 Views renault 5

The 2024 Renault 5 hatch has been previewed for the first time following the Frenchcar-maker releasing multiple images that give

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Tesla Cybertruck electric ute undergoing development testing
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What about the Aussie order holders? When will 630kW Tesla Cybertruck arrive Down Under?

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 John Mahoney 4209 Views tesla cybertruck

Four years after it was unwrapped and two since it should have landed on sale the TeslaCybertruck has finally been

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BMW iM3 teaser
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BMW iM3 trademark signals new electric era for super-sedan icon

December 6, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 3248 Views BMW iM3

BMW M’s next-generation BMW M3 will be offered with either an internal combustion engine or an all-electric powertrain, with the

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BYD Seal
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Advantage China: BYD becomes first car-maker to build six million plug-in vehicles and is set to overtake Tesla for EV sales

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023 John Mahoney 4247 Views

BYD has announced that it has become the first car-maker to build more than six-million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) beating

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