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Game-changing battery the key to budget EVs
1+ week, 6+ day ago (472+ words) A new type of battery technology could be about to take over the budget electric car industry." The sodium-ion make-up solves the problem of sourcing expensive and rare materials needed for lithium-iron batteries, while maintaining adequate driving range for smaller…...
Zeekr puts BYD and Tesla on notice
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (322+ words) Zeekr has revealed an updated version of its 7 GT electric wagon over in China, and it is scheduled to land in Australia next year. The current model is only on sale in left-hand drive markets, including China, as well as…...
How tradies can escape high fuel prices
2+ week, 1+ day ago (443+ words) Ford has revealed a new, city-focused electric commercial van that's aimed to be cost-conscious and simple, yet uncompromised. The 2026 Ford Transit City is the newest model in its sprawling line-up consisting of the Transit, Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit…...
Kia EV6 2026 review Australia: GT-Line | A safer electric car buy than the new Zeekr 7 X family SUV?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (43+ words) The Daily Advertiser Kia EV6 2026 review Australia: GT-Line | A safer electric car buy than the new Zeekr 7 X family SUV?...
BYD to have some serious competition
2+ week, 5+ day ago (366+ words) BYD could soon have some serious company in Australia. Chinese brand Nio has just launched its BYD Atto 1 and Geely EX2 rivalling pint-sized electric car in Thailand, with a starting price of the equivalent to $35, 000 in Australia. This adds fuel to…...
Chery Omoda E5 2025 review: Is this new Chinese electric car better than the MG ZS EV small SUV?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (41+ words) The Daily Advertiser Chery Omoda E5 2025 review: Is this new Chinese electric car better than the MG ZS EV small SUV?...
BMW i3 2027 preview: Game-changing electric car targets Tesla Model 3 with 900km driving range
3+ week, 6+ day ago (34+ words) The Daily Advertiser BMW i3 2027 preview: Game-changing electric car targets Tesla Model 3 with 900km driving range...
PM's warning to new Chinese car companies
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (520+ words) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today confirmed new legislation would be introduced this year to protect Australia almost-4000 automotive dealerships from what they see as an unfair power imbalance with international car makers that can end with the customer short-changed. He…...
EVs with 1500km of range coming
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (433+ words) Chery's groundbreaking solid-state battery with 1500km of driving range is edging closer to production, according to reports out of China. Solid-state is seen as a game-changing upgrade for electric vehicles, making range anxiety a relic of history. By using a solid…...
Cut-price Jimny rival prepares to pounce
4+ week, 1+ day ago (360+ words) Renault's forthcoming baby SUV could reportedly be headed to Europe, potentially as a Dacia model. As reported by Auto Express, Renault is initially targeting the Indian market (which is a right-hand drive market like Australia) with the upcoming Bridger SUV,…...