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Category: Electric vehicles

Subaru Forester debuts at Melbourne motor show

June 11, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

A NEW ERA FOR THE AUSTRALIAN SUV SEGMENT is a step closer today, with the first mid-sized SUV with a strong hybrid system powering Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive now open for official pre-order. Following its public

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New Nissan Micra premieres in France

June 6, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, Upcoming new models

THE NEW, SIXTH-GENERATION NISSAN MICRA will return to the B-segment in 2025 as a fully-connected, pure EV. Combining an assertive personality with zero-emission mobility, the new MICRA will stay true to its guiding principles as

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GWM introduce new ABN and fleet buyer prices for Cannon Alpha PHEV

June 2, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Electric vehicles, Need to know

IN A STRATEGIC MOVE TO BETTER support Australia’s growing base of ABN and fleet buyers, GWM has announced the introduction of a new National ABN and fleet pricing structure for the all-new Cannon Alpha PHEV,

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Polestar overcomes major used EV buying concern

June 2, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Electric vehicles

ONE OF THE BIGGEST SINGLE concerns for buyers of used EVs is the state of the battery. With replacement batteries being a major cost, buying a car with a less-than perfect battery simply doesn’t make

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Good ol’ boys reject EV Charger

May 30, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

IN WHAT WON’T COME AS a surprise to many, Dodge’s attempts to change attitudes in the US by launching the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T as a battery electric vehicle have failed spectacularly. Introduced in December

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Mercedes-Benz goes back to plug-in hybrid with C 350 e

May 28, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

IN THE SHAPE OF THE NEW C 350 e plug-in hybrid sedan, Mercedes-Benz brings together the enduring appeal of a traditional Mercedes-Benz with the cutting-edge technology of a modern-day hybrid. The new Mercedes-Benz C 350

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Jeep releases Compass mid-size SUV

May 26, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

THE JEEP BRAND INTRODUCES THE LATEST evolution of its successful Compass, a C-SUV that has won over 2.5 million customers worldwide since its debut in 2006. The new Compass is set to redefine expectations in

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MG3 Essence Hybrid+ small electric hatch 2025 review

May 26, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New car reviews

Chris Riley tests the 2025 MG3 Essence Hybrid+ small EV hatch with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and everything the over-50 driver needs to know.  Summary: You pay quite a premium for the

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EV buyers big winners in election result

May 21, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Buying advice, Electric vehicles, Need to know

HAD THE COALITION WON the recent election, the end of big tax breaks for electric cars was almost certain. The FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) concessions on plug-in hybrids came to an end last month (April).

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VW adds ID.5 Pro and ID.4 GTX to the mix

May 15, 2025 murrellp@bigpond.com Electric vehicles, New releases

FOLLOWING ON FROM THE LAUNCH of the acclaimed ID.4 Pro and ID.5 GTX, Volkswagen is rounding out the ID. family by bringing to Australia the attainable and stylish ID.5 Pro plus the ID.4 GTX performance

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