Pre-orders for PHEV Peugeot 408 Fastback

Peugeot PHEV 408
PEUGEOT Australia is delighted to announce that pre-orders for the PEUGEOT 408 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid are now open, ahead of the official on-sale and delivery of customer orders in Q3, 2024.  Initially launching in the Australian market as a single plug-in hybrid variant, the PEUGEOT 408 stands out from the crowd with its dynamic […]

EV infrastructure charging grants for ACT fleets

Kia EV charge cable front
The Business Electric Vehicle Charger Pilot from the ACT Government is available to assist businesses to purchase and install EV charging infrastructure on their premises. The Pilot will provide eligible businesses with rebates of up to 50% of the cost (capped at $3,000 excluding GST) for the purchase and installation of EV charging infrastructure at […]

ZF presents new EV technology in China

ZF’s Next Generation Mobility Day featured vehicles equipped with ZF’s advanced technologies.
Global technology company ZF presented its innovative technology portfolio to more than 600 representatives from around 40 Chinese automobile manufacturers at its “Next Generation Mobility Days” customer event in Shanghai.  During driving demonstrations and technical discussions, customers were able to find out about the latest solutions for electromobility, automated driving, passive safety and connected chassis […]

Pricing on Toyota’s first electric car

The all-new Toyota bZ4X SUV has arrived in Australian showrooms, with Toyota’s first BEV introducing a new BEV-specific platform, the latest motor generator and battery technology, and advanced safety and connected technologies. Launching in its latest global specification, the bZ4X draws on more than a quarter of a century of Toyota leadership in hybrid vehicles. […]

Hyundai to supply an all-electric LCV to Iveco Group in Europe

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Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group announced signing a supply agreement of an IVECO-badged all-electric light commercial vehicle for Europe, based on Hyundai’s Global eLCV platform. The new vehicle will join Iveco Group’s electric light commercial vehicle lineup, enhancing the Group’s LCV portfolio alongside the iconic IVECO Daily. The supply agreement signing ceremony, which took […]

Polestar 4 now on sale in Australia

Polestar 4 Front_Gold
Polestar 4 is now officially on sale in Europe and Australia. Following start of production and first deliveries in China at the end of 2023, online sales commence with a starting indicative price of AUD 81,500[1]. Production is planned to start towards the middle of 2024, with first deliveries expected from August.[2] Polestar 4 transforms […]

Subaru drops price on Solerra EV

First electric vehicle for Subaru
Was it price gouging, a pricing alignment, competitive pressure or adapting to government policy? We don’t know yet but earlier today Subaru Australia announced that the prices on the electric Solterra SUV were being significantly cut. The good news for the diehard fans, including Fleet Managers and novated lease buyers, is that the reduction in […]

Ford electric SuperVan

Ford transit electric SuperVan at Sydney Motorsport park
The all-electric Ford SuperVan 4.2 will attend a further two events in Australia as part of its local tour, with stops at both the Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival and Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix locked in for the 2000-horsepower E-Transit racer. SuperVan 4.2 will take part in on-track dynamic demonstrations at both events, while […]

Next generation Mini like an electric Go Kart

Mini electric my2024
The MINI Countryman, known for its minimalist design, sporty flair, and signature MINI handling, is expanding its lineup to offer even more options for those seeking a premium electric SUV in a novated lease to take advantage of the FBT Exemption. Initially launched late 2023 with two petrol variants – Countryman C and S ALL4, […]

Will enough PHEVs arrive before March 2025?

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV - charging at Marrickville
The latest VFACTS new car sales results for January 2024 showed a surge in deliveries of Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Compared to January 2023 it was only an additional 542 vehicles and was similar to last year’s monthly average of 934 vehicles which was helped as the year progressed. Mitsubishi created the local market for […]