6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (903+ words) Artificial intelligence could make Australia a ‘powerhouse’, said Mr Rudd, describing the end of local car-making as an “act of vandalism”. Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has called for Australian car manufacturing to be restarted, calling it “a sovereign capability…...

12+ hour, 50+ min ago   (517+ words) The revised Volvo XC40, EX40 and EC40 range sports a new front end, a larger infotainment screen and more safety tech. The Volvo 40 Series (XC40, EX40 and EC40) have been given another facelift as the long-lived model range celebrates its ninth birthday. All three sport a…...

15+ hour ago   (731+ words) Volvo's 40 Series range has received a facelift, headlined by new infotainment and assistance tech, but the updated EX40 and XC40 remain a while away. The Volvo 40 Series has been facelifted, with the EC40, EX40 and XC40 receiving design changes inside and out as well as…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (536+ words) The seven-seat Skoda Peaq 90 large electric SUV has travelled 936km on a single charge, exceeding its 647km WLTP range by almost 45 per cent. The new Skoda Peaq has driven 936km on a single charge, setting what Skoda claims is a range record for…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (645+ words) Premium brand Avatr is stepping even further upmarket, revealing its largest SUV yet – though it's unclear if it'll be built in right-hand drive. Chinese luxury auto brand Avatr, which is planning an Australian market launch, has previewed a new flagship…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (686+ words) The Dacia Spring loses its crown as Europe's cheapest EV, but has a larger body and more modern underpinnings. The second-generation Dacia Spring has been revealed with a much brawnier and modern design, both inside and out. While the first-generation…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (770+ words) Aggressive pricing puts Ford Australia on the front foot as it adds a new entry-level electric van to its Transit lineup. The Ford Transit City has been announced for Australia, priced at $50,000 drive-away and due to reach its first customers…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (279+ words) Polestar has reduced prices of pre-existing coupe versions of its mid-size premium electric SUV by $4600. After revealing the 2027 Polestar 4 SUV earlier this month, Polestar Australia has announced it has cut pricing of the existing Polestar 4 coupe SUV to match it....

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (508+ words) Dealers, repairers and mechanics are able to apply for grants towards not only EV chargers, but the equipment required to fix and service EVs. The Australian Government has announced it’s expanding its DRIVEN Program, with investments in electric vehicle (EV)…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (607+ words) Bentley's first-ever electric vehicle will be revealed on September 23, touted as the marque's most powerful and quickest-accelerating production car in its history. Bentley has teased its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) once again, confirming it will be both the most powerful…...