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2024 Geely EX5
LATEST Technology 

China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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Bruce Newton 130 Views 0 Comments China mandates physical controls, China rules

China has finally woken up to the dangers of allowing car designers to replace physical controls with confusing and distracting

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2026 Audi RS 5 Avant.
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Global reveal: Advanced plug-in hybrid system powers the all-new Audi RS 5 as it targets BMW M and Mercedes-AMG

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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John Mahoney 288 Views 0 Comments Audi, Audi RS 5 PHEV debuts, RS 5

The all-new Audi RS 5 has arrived boasting epic power, supercar levels of acceleration and an impressive pure-electric range of

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FAW Li-Mn battery tech.
LATEST Technology 

Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 John Mahoney 510 Views 0 Comments faw, FAW lithium-manganese (Li-Mn) liquid semi-solid-state battery, lithium-manganese (Li-Mn) liquid semi-solid-state battery

Another week, another claimed breakthrough from China’s fast-moving battery sector, as FAW reveals what it describes as the world’s first

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Polestar model rush. 2027 Polestar 2.
2 4 5 LATEST News Polestar 

Polestar model rush: All-new Polestar 2 coming at “record speed”, new Polestar 4 with rear window also on the way

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 Bruce Newton 750 Views 0 Comments polestar, Polestar 2 redesign

Polestar has revealed an all-new version of its foundation Polestar 2 will launch much earlier than expected in early 2027.

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EV charging.
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The results are in! First NVES scores show strong industry surplus as BYD stars and Mazda flunks

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 EV Central team 598 Views 0 Comments NVES, NVES first results

The first performance results under Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) show the automotive industry collectively exceeded its 2025 emissions

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GWM Wey V9X.
GWM LATEST News Wey 

It’s another giant Chinese PHEV SUV! And the GWM Wey V9X is a real chance to come to Australia

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 John Mahoney 431 Views 0 Comments GWM, GWM Wey V9X Australia, V9X, Wey

GWM’s premium car-maker Wey is readying a high-end flagship luxury SUV that could steal sales from the likes of the

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2026 Mazda 6e.
6e LATEST Mazda News 

Mazda 6e priced for Australia! Starts under $50K, undercuts Tesla Model 3, will come in two models

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 EV Central team 762 Views 1 Comment 6e, mazda, Mazda 6e priced

The challenge has been laid down to the Tesla Model 3 and other electric mid-size sedans with ultra-sharp pricing for

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2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive right-hand drive in Australia.
BMW iX3 LATEST News 

Neue Klasse down under! Revolutionary BMW iX3 has arrived in Australia as the countdown begins to its local launch

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 EV Central team 938 Views 0 Comments bmw, BMW iX3 lands in Australia, iX3

The most important and expensive new car in BMW’s history has landed in Australia. A pre-production example of the new

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2026 Honda Super-One Protoype.
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Honda’s big EV rethink: As Aussie Super-One launch looms, Japanese giant overhauls its global EV strategy

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 John Mahoney 670 Views 0 Comments Honda, Super-One

As Honda Australia prepares to launch its first EV within months, its Japanese parent is rebalancing its electric vehicle strategy

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Kia EV9 GT-Line
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Axe the EV tax exemption! While others want an extension of the FBT subsidy, Kia says it should be scrapped

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Bruce Newton 765 Views 0 Comments FBT tax exemption, Kia

While car companies and auto industry organisations call for the FBT exemption for electric vehicles to be extended, the leader

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

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Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

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
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

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

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on 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

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
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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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