Solid-state EV battery charges fully in five minutes
Finnish company Donut Lab claims to have developed the world's first production-ready solid-state battery for electric vehicles that can charge to full capacity in just five minutes.
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BYD opens second Gold Coast dealership in Burleigh Heads
BYD has opened its second dealership on the Gold Coast with the launch of BYD Burleigh Heads, expanding the Chinese automaker's retail presence in the popular Queensland region.
BMW integrates Alexa+ AI into iX3 from 2026
BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate Amazon's new Alexa+ AI technology into production vehicles, with the system debuting in the BMW iX3 from the second half of 2026.
Collecting Cars achieves record $80 million in Australian sales
Online auction platform Collecting Cars delivered a record AU$80 million in sales across Australia and New Zealand during 2025, marking the company's strongest performance in the region since launch.
Australia sells 1.21 million vehicles as plug-in hybrids surge
Australia's new vehicle market sold 1,209,808 units in 2025, demonstrating resilience despite a slight overall decline, with plug-in hybrid vehicles recording the strongest growth of any drivetrain by more than doubling sales.
Chinese automakers set to overtake Japan in global sales
Chinese automakers are projected to become the world's largest sellers of new vehicles in 2025, overtaking Japanese manufacturers for the first time and ending Japan's dominance of more than 20 years.
Cazoo creditors owed AUD$148 million face uncertain wait as funds remain frozen
More than a year after UK online used car dealer Cazoo's collapse, administrators have confirmed tax authorities will receive £8 million (AUD$15.6 million) in full while nearly 10,000 unsecured creditors face deep uncertainty over potential payouts.
Tesla loses global EV crown to China’s BYD
Chinese automotive giant BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in 2025, as the American company reported its first annual sales decline under Elon Musk's leadership. BYD sold 2.26 million EVs in 2025, while Tesla's deliveries fell 8% year-on-year to 1.64 million units.
Vacuum cleaner maker Dreame unveils 1000hp electric hypercar
Chinese consumer electronics company Dreame Technology will unveil a production-intent electric hypercar at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, marking another unusual entry into the electric vehicle market.
Peter Warren acquires Wakeling Automotive for $28m
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX: PWR) has announced the acquisition of Wakeling Automotive for approximately $28m, adding 16 brands across 30 dealerships to its portfolio in a move that strengthens its presence in Western Sydney's growth corridor.
