Electric
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New study reveals how EV fires behave compared with ICE fires
New research into electric vehicle (EV) fires has found they behave similarly to conventional vehicle fires in several key areas, although battery thermal runaway continues to present unique challenges for firefighters, and toxic exposures remain a concern. UL Research Institutes…
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2026 Mazda 6e scores 5-star ANCAP safety rating
Mazda’s all-new, all-electric 6e sedan has officially been awarded a maximum five-star safety rating by ANCAP, significantly bolstering its credentials against established EV segment rivals. The independent safety authority awarded the battery-powered sedan an impressive 93 per cent for both…
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Genesis GV90 unveiled; new grand luxury super-size SUV
Genesis has officially pulled the covers off its ultimate electric flagship, with the GV90 Neolun First Edition. Serving as a wildly luxurious, battery-powered range-topper, production of this launch variant will be strictly capped at just 200 units globally. Underpinning the…
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2026 Zeekr 7X Long Range review (video)
Chinese mega-conglomerate Geely isn’t mucking around with its premium offshoot, Zeekr. The brand’s product roadmap includes the upcoming 8X and a Cullinan-sized 9X flagship. In Australia, the numbers speak for themselves. According to VFACTS figures, the Zeekr 7X racked up…
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Jaguar Type 01 interior revealed, showcases all-new theme
Jaguar has released the first official details of the interior architecture for its upcoming Type 01, an all-electric four-door grand tourer. Designed around the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA), the cabin abandons the traditional horizontal dashboard layout in favour of…
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BYD wants ‘Racco Spider’ kei roadster for Japan – modern Daihatsu Copen?
A Japanese video featuring the president of BYD Japan, Atsuki Tofukuji, exclaiming his wish for a Daihatsu Copen-rivalling kei convertible has emerged, potentially confirming BYD’s ambitions to grow into niche market segments globally. At the launch of the BYD Racco…
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New entry-level GAC AION UT short-range variant confirmed
Chinese manufacturer GAC has confirmed it will introduce a new short-range variant of the AION UT electric hatchback in Australia in late 2026. The incoming model is engineered to compete directly at the budget end of the EV segment, lowering…
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2027 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for Australia as new electric SUV
Mitsubishi will return to the fully electric vehicle market in Australia later this year with the new 2027 ASX VR-e, due to arrive during the fourth quarter of 2026. The new small electric SUV has been developed in partnership with…
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Smart previews new #2 urban EV via Melbourne street art
Smart has launched an unconventional global marketing campaign ahead of the official October debut of its #2 electric vehicle, utilising street art to preview the production design of the urban two-seater. As part of a coordinated rollout across four continents,…