Category: Australia

Which banks offer special loans for electric cars?

Banks offering EV loans in 2023 There are now at least 20 banking institutions in Australia offering special deals on low-emission vehicles. Our article has been updated with the latest information available below.

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Confusion as ‘Chinese police’ car spotted on street in Melbourne’s southeast

A car modified to look like a Chinese police vehicle has been spotted on a road in Melbourne’s southeast. A photo of a grey Nissan with Chinese characters on its bonnet and side

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Polestar predicts cheaper electric car batteries aren’t far away

Rising raw material prices have made electric car batteries more expensive to produce than expected of late, but they’re not expected to last forever. CEO of electric-only brand Polestar, Thomas Ingenlath, told Australian

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Made in Australia? The electric vehicle revolution gives us a chance to revive an industry

Electric vehicle sales are surging. Australian sales doubled in 2022 to 3.8% of all new vehicle purchases, and were up 780% in the first two months of 2023 compared to a year ago.

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2024 BMW i7 M70 performance electric car unveiled, priced for Australia

The most powerful and luxurious BMW electric car ever built packs a power output of 485kW, and 560km of claimed driving range – with a price tag of almost $350,000. UPDATE, 18 April

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2024 Lexus LM unveiled: New Toyota Alphard-based people mover confirmed for Australia

The Lexus version of the “grey import” Toyota Alphard people mover is coming to Australia for the first time, with standard hybrid power and private jet-like luxury. View 9 images The 2024 Lexus LM

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2024 Polestar 4 electric car unveiled, due in Australia next year

The fourth model from Volvo’s electric-car spin-off Polestar is a sleek mid-size rival for the Tesla Model Y SUV – which replaces the rear window with a camera. It’s due in showrooms next

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Return to work drives increased transport spending

Increased discretionary spending in the entertainment, retail, travel and education sectors also contributed to the CommBank HSI Index rising 8 per cent, after declines in both January and February. However the index’s annual

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2024 Volkswagen ID.7 electric car unveiled, on wish list for Australia

The German car maker’s first electric sedan has been revealed with the promise of a 700km driving range, but it is yet to be confirmed for Australia. View 19 images View 19 images PreviousNext The

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