#Australia

Zeekr X Sets New Global Safety Standards: Tops Euro NCAP And ANCAP Rankings

Achieving Dual Best in Class Awards From Euro NCAP And ANCAP, The Zeekr X Excels With Impressive Scores In Adult And Child Occupant Protection

XPeng G6 Sets New Standards: A Leap In EV Safety And Technology

From A Five-Star Safety Rating To Groundbreaking “Eagle Eye” Camera Tech, XPeng Is Redefining Electric Mobility With Its Latest G6 SUV

BYD To Launch Australia’s First PHEV With Shark 6 In Late October 2024

BYD To Open Orders On October 29, 2024 For The Shark 6 With Its Combined 100 KM Electric-Only Range With Off-Road Prowess

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

Ford Admits Mustang Mach-E Pricing Is Holding Back Australian Sales

Ford Australia CEO Fadi Mawal says the electric crossover remains a strong product, but its pricing puts it at a significant premium to competing EVs. The Mach-E starts at $65,990 in Australia, while several rivals offer lower entry prices.

Cadillac Brings 615-HP Lyriq-V to Australia and New Zealand

The right-hand-drive performance crossover produces 459 kW (615 hp) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque, reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds with Velocity Max mode, and starts at AUD 99,000 in Australia and NZD 109,000 in New Zealand.

Polestar CEO Says ‘The Days Are Over’ for Global Carmaking After US Sales Ban

The executive said the decision reflects a broader shift toward regionalized vehicle production and market strategies as governments tighten regulations surrounding connected vehicle technologies.

Ford Executive Questions Whether New Low-Cost EV Platform Alone Can Counter Chinese Competition

A top Ford executive recently acknowledged that the new architecture may not be enough on its own to offset the advantages enjoyed by Chinese automakers, even as the company prepares to launch its first UEV-based model.

Tesla, Polestar EV Sales Double in Australia in April

The latest data points to continued momentum for electric vehicles across the country, with strong growth in both consumer interest and market share.

Polestar Posts Record Q1 2026 Sales with 13,126 EV Deliveries

The result marked a 7% year-over-year increase and reflected continued momentum following a record 2025.

Cadillac Unveils RHD 2026 Lyriq-V in Japan Ahead of Global Rollout

The high-performance electric SUV, positioned as the fastest Cadillac ever, will soon go on sale through the brand’s dealer network.

Tesla Model Y L Launches in Australia and New Zealand With Longer Range

The new model features a longer wheelbase, additional interior space, and what appears to be a larger battery pack compared with the version sold in China.

Volvo Recalls 40,000 EX30 SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk

The recall covers EX30 Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance variants equipped with specific high-voltage cells.

Nio Targets Australia and New Zealand With Firefly’s Global Expansion

The move, expected in the second half of 2026, comes as the EV maker accelerates its push into right-hand-drive markets using its compact Firefly sub-brand as a global testbed.

Firefly To Enter UK and Thailand in 2026 As Nio Targets Rapid Expansion in RHD Markets

Firefly President Daniel Jin said the brand is accelerating into countries where Chinese EVs are not subject to heavy tariffs.

Polestar 4 Now Available in the US, Built in South Korea

Polestar’s latest electric crossover arrives stateside with a $57,800 starting price, built in Busan by Renault for the North American market.

Samsung Expands Digital Key Technology To Volvo And Polestar EVs For Enhanced Vehicle Access

The New Integration Lets Volvo And Polestar EV Owners Manage Access, Unlock, And Start Vehicles From Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

Introducing The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V: A High-Performance Electric SUV Like No Other

With 615 Horsepower And 0-60 Mph In Just 3.3 Seconds, The Lyriq-V Combines Luxury And Performance To Redefine Cadillac’s EV Lineup

Cadillac Reveals First All-Electric V-Series SUV: The 2026 LYRIQ-V

Cadillac Has Unveiled The 2026 LYRIQ-V, Its First Electric V-Series SUV That is Set To Debut In Early 2025

Mercedes-Benz Expands Global Charging Network To Over 2 Million Points

Mercedes-Benz Added Around 500,000 Charging Points In 2024, With Rapid Monthly Growth And A 55% Boost In Fast-Charging Locations