MG Motor Australia has announced special pricing for the month of December, extending reduced drive-away pricing for the MG4 Excite 51 model and further reducing the price of the longer-range MG4 Excite 64 model. The MG4 Excite 51 remains available at $32,990, while the MG4 Excite 64 is now priced at $34,990 – both drive-away […]
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ON THE ROAD: We drive the Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning is out and about on Australian roads, courtesy of distributor AUSEV, and we were recently given the keys to one to see if the hype is real… Of course, Ford doesn’t produce a right-hand drive version of the F-150 Lightning but that hasn’t stopped AUSEV from bringing them into Australia for […]
Ford Ranger PHEV will be as capable as diesel models
Ford has confirmed that its incoming Ranger PHEV, due to arrive Down Under in mid-2025, will be just as capable as the rest of the diesel-powered lineup. While Ford is yet to outline the full Ranger PHEV lineup and pricing, the manufacturer has shared survey results that suggest 60 percent of Australians would be ‘more […]
All-new, all-electric Macan range lands in Porsche dealerships next month
Porsche has electrified its best-selling model in Australia, with the new EV-only Macan range landing in dealerships from December. The four-model lineup features similar technology to the Taycan, but does away with the two-speed differential found on its stablemate, built atop Porsche’s 800-volt Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture. Performance is up across the range, with […]
Inside ANCAP’s EV Safety Push: What Fleet Managers Need to Know
At the Sydney International EV Auto Show, Carla Hoorweg, CEO of ANCAP, spoke with Fleet EV News about the importance of testing electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids like the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV ute to help answer safety questions that fleet managers and new EV buyers frequently raise. According to Hoorweg, ANCAP’s role is […]
What’s happening with EVs in the NT?
The Northern Territory Government has developed a comprehensive strategy to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption as part of its response to climate change, aiming to reduce emissions and achieve a 50% renewable energy target by 2030. This multi-faceted plan, established in 2021 and scheduled to run through 2026, addresses the key areas of vehicle cost […]
Heavy Vehicle Electrification Driving Transport Innovation
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is making significant strides in decarbonising the heavy transport sector, with the launch of a $100 million funding initiative under the Driving the Nation program. This effort aims to accelerate the adoption of electric heavy vehicles and associated infrastructure, a crucial step in addressing the substantial environmental impact of […]
NSW Government announces more money for fleet electrification
Exciting news for Fleet Managers in New South Wales! The NSW Government has launched an ambitious acceleration funding program designed to turbocharge fleet electrification. With boosted incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, this initiative offers compelling financial support for organisations to embrace the EV revolution, making the transition more viable than ever. From […]
Technology makes the case for PHEVs as fleet buyers take small steps towards EVs
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) has transformed Australia’s fleet and novated leasing landscape. As Ben Wilks, Director at CUPRA Australia, shared with Fleet News Group, PHEVs are an essential stepping stone as the market prepares for a fully electric future. “Plug-in hybrids offer a […]
C.D. Dodd takes delivery of first electric Volvo in Western Australia
Western Australia has received the state’s first fully electric original equipment manufacturer (OEM) heavy duty truck – a Volvo FM Electric truck – delivered to CD Dodd, a leader in mine refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling. The delivery marks a significant milestone in Western Australia, amid growing momentum to decarbonise the mining and transport sectors using […]
