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New Peugeot E-3008 fastback SUV revealed
Peugeot has transformed the E-3008 into a high-tech fastback SUV. It will be available as fully electric and with hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power trains according to market needs, with more details about the latter two available later, the brand says.
UK Mini plants go electric
BMW Group is putting more than 600 million pounds (A$1.168 billion) into Mini United Kingdom factories at Oxford and Swindon for EV production.
Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 N star at Melbourne EV Show
The Kona Electric will make its Australian debut and the Ioniq 5 N has its first Melbourne appearance at the Melbourne EV Show, September 22-24, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Carsales names its Best Electric Car for 2023
The Tesla Model Y has won Carsales Best Electric Car for 2023 from six of Australia’s most affordable EVs.
First safety rating using new test criteria gives Lexus RZ BEV top score
The battery electric Lexus RZ gained a five-star Australasia New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety rating - the first vehicle model to undergo the test under expanded 2023-2025 criteria.
Jeep Australia confirms Compass e-Hybrid FWD and Compass 4xe for 2024
Jeep Australia says the Jeep Compass e-Hybrid FWD and Compass 4xe is due for launch in the first half of 2024, with customers now able to register their interest. Detailed specifications, range and pricing will be confirmed closer to the launch.
BMW Group Sydney dealership trialling electric delivery van
BMW Group Australia has equipped its company-owned dealership, BMW Sydney and MINI Garage Sydney, with a fully electric van as part of its day-to-day operations.
MTA NSW urges state government to keep EV rebate
Motor Traders’ Association NSW wants the state government to keep the EV rebate in the upcoming budget.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid PHEV coming
The new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the second of three hybrid models Porsche will be introducing during 2023. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUV is available from $288,400 in Australia, while the coupé version starts at $297,200 (recommended retail price before statutory on-road and dealer delivery charges).
