Best electric cars arriving in 2024

Best electric cars arriving in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024! Read more
The Holden names and replacements still available overseas, but are they actually the modern-day Holden Colorado, Holden Captiva and Holden Trax denied to Australians?

The Holden names and replacements still available overseas, but are they actually the modern-day Holden Colorado, Holden Captiva and Holden Trax denied to Australians?

16 Jul 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Holden may be gone, but – as Opel/Vauxhall’s recently-announced Frontera reminds us – it’s clear that a handful of the old names survive. They grace other, inevitably newer ...Read more
Huge price cuts up to $25,000 on new cars: Peugeot 508 plug-in hybrid, Citroen C5 X, C5 Aircross, Peugeot 3008 all have prices slashed in July

Huge price cuts up to $25,000 on new cars: Peugeot 508 plug-in hybrid, Citroen C5 X, C5 Aircross, Peugeot 3008 all have prices slashed in July

10 Jul 2024 by John Law

Peugeot and Citroen have announced huge price cuts on select models until July 31, 2024.Discounts include more than $25,000 off old stock of the Peugeot 508 plug-in hybrid sedan, $17,000 cut from the ...Read more
Are these the most boring cars on sale? Electric cars such as the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Mercedes-Benz EQE were meant to save the sedan, but instead the four-door is getting increasingly dull | Opinion

Are these the most boring cars on sale? Electric cars such as the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Mercedes-Benz EQE were meant to save the sedan, but instead the four-door is getting increasingly dull | Opinion

7 Jul 2024 by Stephen Ottley

I recently saw the new BMW i5 electric sedan and… zzzzzzzzzz Sorry, I fell asleep because the new i5, like so many modern electric sedans, is pretty dull to look at. Apologies to BMW because ...Read more
Are plug-in hybrids finally taking off in Australia? Huge 130 per cent growth driven by Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6 and FBT exemptions

Are plug-in hybrids finally taking off in Australia? Huge 130 per cent growth driven by Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BYD Sealion 6 and FBT exemptions

5 Jul 2024 by John Law

While electric cars and traditional hybrids have exploded in popularity, plug-in hybrids have remained a relatively niche alternative. By the middle of 2024, though, sales are up 130 per cent, from ...Read more
Opinion: Audi's got new confusing names for its cars, just as we were getting used to the old confusing names

Opinion: Audi's got new confusing names for its cars, just as we were getting used to the old confusing names

5 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

Audi is changing the way it names its cars. Kicking off with the new Audi Q6 e-tron electric car, Audi will ditch the numerical references  to power outputs (such as 30 TFSI or 40 TDI) that ...Read more
Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024

Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024

4 Jul 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in and people movers 2024 is not huge. But what's more telling is the sheer number of them that are for EVs or plug-in hybrids. Read more
Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2024

3 Jul 2024 by Tom White

Our ultimate list of hybrids worth waiting for in 2024. Read more
BMW slashes more than $5000 off iconic model: 2025 BMW 3 Series priced slashed as it gears up to steal sales from the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4

BMW slashes more than $5000 off iconic model: 2025 BMW 3 Series priced slashed as it gears up to steal sales from the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4

2 Jul 2024 by John Law

BMW has revealed a second mid-life update  for its iconic 3 Series sedan, with more range for plug-in hybrid models, new technology and extra grunt for M models. ...Read more
Look out Tesla Model 3, the 2025 Skywell Skyhome with its massive TV and rear-hinged back doors is coming to get you

Look out Tesla Model 3, the 2025 Skywell Skyhome with its massive TV and rear-hinged back doors is coming to get you

1 Jul 2024 by Laura Berry

The Skywell Skyhome could be the most luxurious little electric limo not much money can buy Read more
BMW M3 2025: Model year upgrade brings more power, cosmetic refresh, improved tech and extra spec to put the heat on Audi RS4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

BMW M3 2025: Model year upgrade brings more power, cosmetic refresh, improved tech and extra spec to put the heat on Audi RS4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

1 Jul 2024 by James Cleary

BMW has piled on extra performance, technology and standard specification in a model year upgrade of its M3 performance sedan and M3 Touring wagon. Read more
Kia's new affordable electric car spotted! 2025 Kia EV4 spied testing in Korea ahead of launching as a smaller alternative to Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal

Kia's new affordable electric car spotted! 2025 Kia EV4 spied testing in Korea ahead of launching as a smaller alternative to Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal

27 Jun 2024 by John Law

Kia’s next electric car has had its production start date delayed to March 2025, but it has been spied by Shorts Car in Korea ahead of its official release. The heavily camouflaged EV4 liftback looks ...Read more
Full-fat big M! 2025 BMW M5 goes plug-in hybrid but keeps all eight cylinders as a warning shot past Audi RS6 and future AMGs!

Full-fat big M! 2025 BMW M5 goes plug-in hybrid but keeps all eight cylinders as a warning shot past Audi RS6 and future AMGs!

26 Jun 2024 by Chris Thompson

The new 2025 BMW M5 is coming to Australia and, even though it’s gone hybrid, it still has eight cylinders under the bonnet. ...Read more
Tesla Model Y in decline? Combustion comeback led by Volkswagen T-Roc and Golf as electric car sales slip in Europe

Tesla Model Y in decline? Combustion comeback led by Volkswagen T-Roc and Golf as electric car sales slip in Europe

24 Jun 2024 by Laura Berry

Petrol cars are making a comeback in Europe as electric sales fall taking Teslas Model Y down Read more
Tesla Model Y, MG MG4, BYD Dolphin and more new electric cars: Here's what EV money could buy you in petrol land | Analysis

Tesla Model Y, MG MG4, BYD Dolphin and more new electric cars: Here's what EV money could buy you in petrol land | Analysis

23 Jun 2024 by Laura Berry

The cost of electric cars is coming down at last and it’s happening fast, too, with big brands slashing prices. ...Read more
Audi's staggering new performance car: 2025 Audi e-tron GT is the brand's most powerful car ever as it gears up to take on the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S electric car

Audi's staggering new performance car: 2025 Audi e-tron GT is the brand's most powerful car ever as it gears up to take on the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S electric car

18 Jun 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Audi’s updated electric performance car has some staggering figures.Recent work on the bold-looking e-tron GT sedan has boosted power across the board, and the RS Performance variant is now the brand ...Read more
Last chance for an affordable seven-seat family SUV? Discontinued 2024 Mazda CX-8 will sell out soon as models like Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Kia Sorento move upmarket

Last chance for an affordable seven-seat family SUV? Discontinued 2024 Mazda CX-8 will sell out soon as models like Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Kia Sorento move upmarket

16 Jun 2024 by Tim Nicholson

One of the most affordable and popular seven-seat family SUVs available in Australia is about to be pulled from the market. Read more
BYD Seal Premium and Performance price slashed: Popular China-made Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival axes drive-away costs on upper trims

BYD Seal Premium and Performance price slashed: Popular China-made Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival axes drive-away costs on upper trims

11 Jun 2024 by John Law

BYD has announced a run-out special on 2023 year model Seal sedans.Those ordering a Seal Premium ($58,798) or Performance ($68,748) with standard paint and interior combination for personal use will ...Read more
Most popular Chinese car brands in Australia in 2024: With models like the GWM Haval Jolion, Chery Omoda 5, BYD Seal and MG ZS, which carmaker is topping the charts?

Most popular Chinese car brands in Australia in 2024: With models like the GWM Haval Jolion, Chery Omoda 5, BYD Seal and MG ZS, which carmaker is topping the charts?

10 Jun 2024 by Tim Nicholson

A quick look at your local supermarket car park reveals that Chinese automotive brands have well and truly become mainstream in Australia. Read more
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 prices change as brand moves electric cars from online to showroom sales

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 prices change as brand moves electric cars from online to showroom sales

7 Jun 2024 by Chris Thompson

Hyundai Australia has moved to change its sales process for its Ioniq electric cars, resulting in small pricing increases for both models.The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 were previously sold through online ...Read more