How far can your EV really go? AAA test says it’s less than you think – but the full story is more complex
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) claims some brands are overestimating their EV’s range by as much as 23 per cent,
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Ford Ranchero EV is go! Ford F-150 Lightning delayed until 2028 but Blue Oval is working on much smaller more affordable car-based ute
Ford has delayed its all-new replacement for the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford e-Transit until 2028 to fast-track the arrival
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PHEV range war! BYD Sealion 6 responds to Chery, Geely, Haval, Jaecoo, MG and Mitsubishi with bigger battery and longer range
PHEV SUV sales behemoth BYD is fighting back against an emerging slew of Chinese rivals with a longer range version
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Another Chinese auto giant confirms its Aussie plans! GAC to launch in October with EVs, PHEVs and hybrids. Top 10 sales are the goal
After some delays and replanning, the Chinese auto giant GAC will launch in Australia in October with a three-model line-up
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Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid local line-up detailed: Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV now on-sale in two specifications
Australia’s cheapest petrol-electric hybrid SUV has been fully specified and rolled into showrooms. The two-model Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid range
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Threat to Chinese EV industry! National government warns domestic auto-makers to stop the price war as red ink increases
China’s ruling party has warned the country’s car-makers to stop cutting costs and to take control of production over fears
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Hyundai hybrid ute delayed: Trump’s tariffs take priority over green light for BYD Shark 6 fighter
Sign-off for Hyundai’s electrified dual-cab ute due on-sale in Australia before the end of the decade has been delayed. And
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Zeekr 7X priced for Australia: Latest Chinese electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y as premium EV brand goes for mainstream sales
The Zeekr 7X will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road coats as part of a value-focused premium sales pitch aimed
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Kia EV2 and EV1 on the local agenda: Cheaper BEVs headed to Australia to help Kia fight aggressive Chinese on price and sales
The pint-sized Kia EV2 and EV1 battery electric vehicles are officially on the agenda for Australia. The two future EVs
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China adds another electrified dual cab ute in Australia: Foton Tunland is a budget-priced over-sized diesel 48v mild hybrid
China’s Foton has entered the Australian electrified dual-cab ute segment with the sharply-priced super-sized Tunland line-up. Four models are on
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