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2025 Denza Z9 GT.
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We are BYD! Why Denza Australia premium brand will promote and exploit relationship with its Chinese parent as local boss promises huge customer benefits

August 29, 2025August 28, 2025 Bruce Newton 11868 Views BYD, Denza, Denza Australia

While some premium brands try to play down their mainstream genetics, Chinese premium brand Denza will lean into its parent

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2025 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
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Tesla Full Self-Driving Technology confirmed for Australia with much-hyped semi-autonomous tech now set for launch – reports

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 EV Central team 14030 Views FSD, model 3, model y, Tesla

Tesla appears ready to launch its Full Self-Driving technology in Australia with a launch expected soon, according to reports. Tesla

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Ford Universal EV platform. Dual Cab Ute.
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USA versus China: Ford’s revolutionary EV rollout takes key step towards Australian launch

August 27, 2025September 26, 2025 Stephen Corby 13903 Views Ford Universal EV

Fords much-hyped (and total US$5b) Universal EV Platform and the affordable electric vehicles it will spawn has taken its first

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2025 Yangwang U8.
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Monster $250K Yangwang U8 SUV wanted by Denza to shake up Australia’s SUV market

August 27, 2025September 26, 2025 Bruce Newton 15186 Views B5 B8, BYD, Denza, Fangchengbao, U8, U9, Yangwang

The spectacular floating Yangwang U8 plug-in hybrid luxury SUV is on the list to come to Australia rebadged as a

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2026 Xiaomi SU7.
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Is Australia next? China’s controversial Xiaomi announces European expansion. BMW and Benz targeted with its super-fast EVs, cheap pricing and pioneering tech

August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 John Mahoney 15590 Views SU7, Xiaomi, YU7

Xiaomi Auto has locked in a launch in Europe in 2027 as part of huge global expansion plans that could

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2026 Polestar 2.
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2026 Polestar 2 updated and new pricing detailed: For once, the best news is reserved for the cheapest model

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 John Mahoney 17367 Views polestar 2

The most affordable 2026 Polestar 2 has been upgraded as part of 2026 (MY26) model updates with more range and

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Denza Bao 8.
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Denza aims for the top in Australia: BYD’s premium brand promises high-tech, luxury and “accessible” pricing as it targets German, Japanese and Korean rivals

August 25, 2025August 24, 2025 Bruce Newton 22572 Views Bao 5, BYD, D9, Denza, Z9 GT

The Chinese premium brand Denza will emulate its parent BYD in launching in Australia with market-leading ambitions. Just as BYD

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2025 Cadillac Elevated Velocity concept.
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Cadillac reveals wild Elevated Velocity EV concept. Is it an off-roader, it is a sport sedan, is it a wellness centre? Will Caddy possibly ever build anything like it?

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 John Mahoney 14179 Views cadillac, Elevated Velocity

Luxury US brand Cadillac has revealed how it might reboot its V-Series high-performance sub-brand with an all-new EV concept called

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2025 BYD Atto 1.
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New price leader for EVs! BYD Seagull looking good for Australia, could lower entry-point below $25,000

August 22, 2025October 5, 2025 Bruce Newton 27739 Views Atto 1, BYD, Seagull

BYD could reset Australian electric vehicle pricing below $25,000 if it decides to import the Seagull electric city car. Originally,

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2025 Nissan Nismo X-Trail.
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2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO revealed: Hybrid high-performance Toyota RAV4 GR Sport fighter set for September on-sale

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 John Mahoney 13604 Views NISMO, nissan, X-Trail

Nissan’s high-performance NISMO sub-brand has revealed the 2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO. Utilising the e-POWER range extender hybrid powertrain and electric

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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
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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

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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

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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