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We must do better! BYD details huge expansion of customer service and support in Australia as boss admits “we’ve got work to do”

February 13, 2026 Bruce Newton

The rapidly growing Australian BYD customer base should be getting better after-sales service, the booming Chinese PHEV and EV brand

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2025 BYD Ocean S concept.
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BYD goes upmarket: Flagship BYD Sealion 08 SUV and Seal 08 sedan gun for Audi, Benz and BMW

January 21, 2026 John Mahoney

BYD has given us our closest looks yet at its inbound flagship Ocean 8 series line-up that will be named

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2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite.
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How Hyundai’s 35-year investment in EVs led to the ELEXIO

April 24, 2026 Sponsored Content
2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite.
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The Hyundai ELEXIO is a great family SUV – here are 10 reasons why 

April 24, 2026 Sponsored Content

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2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra.
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GWM Tank 500 Ultra review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

March 31, 2024 Bruce Newton
2025 Ford E-Transit Custom Trend.
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2025 Ford E-Transit Custom Trend Review: This electric delivery van has a lot going for it, so why don’t we rate it higher?

November 7, 2025 Bruce Newton
2025 Cadillac Optiq.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq Review: This electric SUV is the most relevant Cadillac yet confirmed for Australia. It will be the cheapest and may also be the best

August 24, 2025 Stephen Corby
Kia EV6 GT AWD Dual Motor
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2026 Kia EV6 GT AWD Dual Motor Review: Korea takes on Germany and wins

April 11, 2026 Stephen Corby

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What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby

Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

Nissan Leaf e+battery
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What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby
Diagram showing the working components of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
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What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

February 10, 2026 EV Central team
Lexus LC500h hybrid system cutaway
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What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

February 7, 2026 Stephen Corby

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

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EV videos

Ford Supervan 4.2 electric Transit
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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

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

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