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What is Polestar? It was once Volvo’s performance arm. It’s badge was used on some of Volvo’s high-end sports models, much like M to BMW and RS to Audi. Forget all those because in 2018 Polestar transitioned into a standalone brand focusing purely on electric cars. The brand continues to …

The fastest and most powerful Kia model is now an electric vehicle. The Kia EV6 GT is not just the new range topping model for the EV6 range, it’s also the company’s new halo sports model. A front motor delivers 160kW, paired with a rear motor that pumps out 270kW. …

Genesis’ GV70 mid-size luxury SUV has just gained a fully electric model. Sitting above the GV70 3.5T Sport All-Wheel Drive variant, the Electrified GV70 Performance features a twin electric motor system with all-wheel drive. With twin 180kW, 350Nm electric motors – one driving the front wheels and one driving the …

Mitsubishi’s electrified future is previewed today with the unveiling of the new Airtrek all-electric compact SUV. Jointly developed with Mitsubishi’s vehicle production and sales joint venture in China, GAC, the brand’s first EV compact crossover will initially cater exclusively for the Chinese domestic market. According to Mitsubishi, the Airtrek was …

Subaru has unveiled its first mass-market electric vehicle, the Solterra SUV, which is developed in collaboration with Toyota. Based on the recently unveiled Toyota bZX4 EV (below), the Solterra – which means “sun” and “earth” in Latin – is unsurprisingly, a dead ringer to the Toyota except for minor Subaru …

Toyota Australia today announced an electric-vehicle pilot trial with Australia’s leading resources company, BHP. The small-scale trial involves a LandCruiser 70 Series single-cab ute that has been converted to a battery-electric vehicle by Toyota Australia’s Product Planning and Development division in Port Melbourne. The converted vehicle – equipped for underground …

There’s no doubt the shift to electric vehicles are quickly gaining momentum. Affordable, mainstream EVs are projected to become the norm in the new decade. And Renault has jumped on the bandwagon with the introduction of the Megane e-Vision EV concept. Utilising the diverse expertise of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, the …

MINI has announced local pricing and arrival schedule for its highly-anticipated first-ever all-electric MINI hatchback. Priced at $59,900 drive away, a limited number of launch special “First Edition” variants will arrive in Australian dealerships from August 2020. The MINI Electric Hatch is based on the striking design of the three-door …

Spy cameras have captured the first prototype of the Audi e-tron GT EV sports coupe. Spotted undergoing cold climate testing in an undisclosed location, the Audi 4-door full electric sports car was clad in full camouflage but that did not prevent fine details from revealing themselves. Closer inspection of these …

Sony has just dropped a bombshell, unveiling an all-electric concept called the Vision-S at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Created to showcase the Japanese technology company’s ability in the area of mobility, the concept is equipped with no less than 33 sensors, including CMOS image sensors, solid …

It’s no secret that Tesla is going for the fastest 4-door electric vehicle crown by challenging the Porsche Taycan and the American company is close to wrapping development of a high-performance Model S. Caught testing at the notorious Nurburgring, the near production-ready Tesla Model S is seen without camouflage for …

Lexus will unveil its first full-electric production model next month, following today’s world premiere of its advanced battery-powered concept that promises “unmatched driver fulfilment”. Making its world debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the futuristic Lexus LF-30 Electrified concept is a preview of the brand upcoming electric vehicles which …

Mazda will unveil its first ever full electric vehicle at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show in October, according to a report by Automotive News. The EV will be revealed in concept form to gauge public interest, but the company is said to have prepared a number of working prototypes with …

Lexus is expected to unwrap an all-electric concept model at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show in October, according to a report by UK publication Autocar. The concept will provide a glimpse into Lexus’ first ever full electric vehicle (EV) and will be based on the brand’s futuristic LF-SA concept from …