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Future Kia Tasman SUV. ChatGPT render.
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Aussie tech boost! New R&D base proposed for Kia, Hyundai and Genesis in Australia. Would help develop next-gen EV and hybrid utes and SUVs

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
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Bruce Newton 12805 Views Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, tech centre Sydney

A new technical centre proposed for Australia could play an important role in developing Hyundai Motor Group’s next generation of

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Skoda Octavia Vision O EV teaser.
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All-electric next-gen Skoda Octavia previewed: Vision O is Czech brand’s most advanced EV yet

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August 20, 2025August 20, 2025
John Mahoney 11822 Views

Skoda’s next EV chapter is about to begin. The Czech brand has released a second tease of the next-generation Vision

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2025 Zeekr 7X.
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Zeekr 7X sales rush! Strong response to Tesla Model Y fighter just the start, as Chinese brand plans dramatic EV and PHEV expansion in Australia

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 Bruce Newton 19389 Views Frank Li, Zeekr 007 GT, Zeekr 7X, Zeekr 8X, Zeekr 9X

The aspiring Chinese brand Zeekr plans to build on the sales breakthrough the 7X medium electric SUV is delivering with

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2025 Lucid Gravity X concept.
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Lucid reveals luxury electric 4×4: Tough Gravity X is the most advanced mid-size SUV money can buy. We’d just like to buy it in Australia, thanks!

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025 John Mahoney 11062 Views Gravity X, Lucid, Pebble Beach

The 2026 Lucid Gravity X Concept has been revealed at Pebble Beach, preparing the ground for a battery-powered mid-size SUV

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Mahindra's four Vision concepts. Freedom Day 2025.
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Mahindra reveals electric SUV attack: Four compact SUVs launching from 2027. Expect them to come to Australia

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025 Bruce Newton 11426 Views Mahindra, NU_IQ platform, Vision S, Vision X, Vision.SXT, Vision.T

A slew of new compact SUV concepts that will be offered with BEV as well as ICE powertrains have been

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Subaru WRX Sportswagon. Current generation.
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Subaru WRX Sportwagon to add Strong Hybrid: Latest fuel-saving system set to expand from Forester into performance passenger car

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 John Mahoney 9598 Views Levorg, Strong Hybrid, Subaru, WRX Sportswagon

The all-new 2026 Subaru WRX Sportswagon will come next year powered by the brand’s Strong Hybrid powertrain tech for the

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2025 Dongfeng Forthing Friday.
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Shock candidate emerges to sell Dongfeng EVs in Australia: China meetings to determine auto retailing newcomer’s bid for local sales rights

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Bruce Newton 10085 Views Dongfeng, Forthing, Forthing Froday, iGZEV, Nammi, Nammi Box

Ever heard of the Dongfeng Forthing Friday? No, well it’s a yet another Chinese electric SUV that might soon be

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2025 Polestar 3 Guinness record attempt.
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What range anxiety? Polestar 3 drives 935km on a single charge to set new SUV world record. Beats its own claim by almost 230km!

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 John Mahoney 12504 Views Guinness record, polestar 3

The 2026 Polestar 3 has set a new Guinness World Record for the distance travelled on a single charge by

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Hyundai i30 N
HEV LATEST News 

Hi-po hybrids coming soon to Hyundai’s fire-breathing N Performance department in Australia

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 Andrew Chesterton 11054 Views Hyundai i30 N

Hyundai says hybrid powertrains will carry its N Performance department into tomorrow, with the brand confirming replacements for models like

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range launched in China with 830km range.
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New Tesla Model 3 Long Range crushes rivals with 830km range! Time to start the campaign to get it into Australia!

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 John Mahoney 13311 Views 830km CLTC, Tesla Model 3 Long Range

The order books have opened for a new 2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range that is claimed to be capable

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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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New EV electric car calendar

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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
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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Hybrid vehicle
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Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
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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