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    Leading the electric charge: Mitsubishi on Australia's automotive future

    26 May 2022

    Australia's motoring future is clearly electrified, and one of the very first brands to act was Mitsubishi, launching the cutting-edge...

    Plugged In: Meet the people who've already made the plug-in hybrid EV switch

    26 May 2022

    When David Lyons made the pivot to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, he knew he'd be using less fuel. But he didn't know he'd be using so...

    The greener roads less travelled: An eco-friendly South Australian road trip in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-In Hybrid

    26 May 2022

    More and more Australians are choosing holidays that give back to the planet, visiting businesses and places working hard to minimise their...

    The road to a greener future: The best eco-friendly road-trip in NSW

    26 May 2022

    A swathe of Aussie tourism businesses are making the pivot to a greener, more sustainable business model. And we're setting out to visit...

    Plugged in: Your PHEV Guide to Going Green

    21 Sep 2021

    Solar panels, wall boxes, AC charging - what on Earth are these things? And do you really need them? All those answers and more in our PHEV...

    What the PHeck is a plug-in hybrid? And why should you want one?

    21 Sep 2021

    Imagine a car with all the eco-friendly strengths of an EV, but without any of their range-based weaknesses. And with all the convenience...

    The best of both worlds: Why Mitsubishi's plug-in hybrid tech is tailor-made for Australia

    21 Sep 2021

    Electric in the city, fuel-efficient in the bush, life behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid means no barriers....

    All the range, none of the anxiety: How far could you travel on electricity alone in a Plug-In Hybrid?

    21 Sep 2021

    Mitsubishi's Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid delivers an impressive 55km* all-electric driving range without ever calling its efficient petrol...

    Advice

    Tips and advice on how to make the most of electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles.

    How much does an electric car actually cost?

    3 Nov 2023

    In Australia, fully electric cars range in price from $44,990 (total drive-away price) for the MG ZS EV, to $770,000 for the Rolls-Royce...

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    Cheapest electric car in Australia

    3 Nov 2023

    Ever wondered how much electric cars cost? The good news is that as Electric Vehicles (EVs) slowly but surely rise in popularity, prices...

    Electric

    The Eight best Electric utes heading to Australia

    31 Oct 2023

    If you think that a battery-powered utility truck (or "pickup truck", if you're from the US of A) couldn't possibly have...

    Electric

    Hybrid and electric cars are much easier on brakes

    31 Oct 2023

    There is a surprising benefit to driving a hybrid or electric car. It's got nothing to do with fuel economy or the range between charges...

    Hyundai electric cars in Australia: Everything you need to know

    31 Oct 2023

    A lot of news involving the automotive industry these days is largely focused on electric vehicles (EVs), which may seem like they&...

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    Toyota hybrids in Australia: Everything you need to know

    30 Oct 2023

    While electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars might seem like relatively new technologies, you might be surprised to learn that Toyota -...

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    The pros and cons of electric cars

    26 Oct 2023

    Sure, Elon Musk might make electric vehicles sound as exciting and incredible as the Millennium Falcon, but really, they're just cars, with...

    Electric

    How do electric cars work?

    26 Oct 2023

    Full electric vehicles (EVs) work by using an electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery pack, rather than using a traditional petrol...

    Electric

    The top five fastest electric cars in the world

    26 Oct 2023

    Using the speed of acceleration from zero to 100km/h as a measure, the fastest electric car in the world is Japanese hypercar the Aspark...

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    Who builds batteries for electric cars? EV battery manufacturers explained

    24 Oct 2023

    There are a number of manufacturers around the world who supply the batteries used in Electric Vehicles (EVs). In 2020, the top five...

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    EV battery technology explained

    24 Oct 2023

    Sure, the world of EVs might seem all new and slightly alarming to those who deeply understand how internal-combustion-engined cars work,...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Types of electric and hybrid vehicles explained

    3 Oct 2023

    As the world moves away from purely internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles thanks to strict regulations in various parts of the world...

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    News

    All the most important news and updates regarding electric, hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles.

    Top 10 car reviews of 2023

    30 Dec 2023

    EVs are on the rise, emerging brands from China are stealing a lot of the headlines and head-to-head comparison tests hit the mark for many...

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    Top 10 news stories of 2023

    29 Dec 2023

    Each year there is a distinct trend among CarsGuide’s most read news articles, whether it be a brand or other industry factor.

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    Richard Berry's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the MG4 to the Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

    27 Dec 2023

    This year was different. Good different. The Aussie car landscape started to change noticeably as more and more electric cars were...

    Plug-in hybrid

    Byron Mathioudakis' Top 5 cars of 2023: From Honda Civic Type R to Kia EV9 and beyond

    26 Dec 2023

    Here are my personal and somewhat subjective Top 5 Cars of 2023... and in alphabetical order, because – like reading –...

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    Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the BYD Dolphin to the Kia EV9

    25 Dec 2023

    I didn't expect my entire list to be fully electric cars, but these five are all stand-outs in their own right.

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    Tim Nicholson's Top 5 cars for 2023: From the Honda CR-V to the Peugeot 308 and - wait, is that a Citroen?

    24 Dec 2023

    Is it really the end of 2023 already? How did that happen so fast?? Well, it's time once again to review my year in cars and whittle down...

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    Emily Agar's top 5 cars of 2023: Isuzu D-Max to BMW X6 and everything in between

    23 Dec 2023

    I’ve road-tested 48 cars this year alone and I’ve seen the weird, the wonderful and everything in between. So, out of...

    Electric

    James Cleary's Top 5 cars of 2023: From Fiat 500e to Porsche 911 GT3 RS

    22 Dec 2023

    This year’s top five was a relatively straight-forward selection process. Yes, there were one or two new arrivals on the edge of...

    Electric

    Fully charged battery in five minutes? The biggest problem facing EVs has been solved by the makers of Jeep and Fiat 

    19 Dec 2023

    The world's fourth largest auto maker has solved the long times it takes to charge an EV battery and the answer is beautifully simple.

    Electric

    Will there be an electric Suzuki Jimny? A hybrid car version of the the popular off-roader might be a more logical step

    18 Dec 2023

    The Suzuki Jimny seems the perfect vehicle to be made into an EV, but there's a good reason why it can't.

    Electric

    Will these two new cheap electric car brands come to Australia? Chinese manufacturer Nio announces 'Firefly' and 'Alps' sub-brands

    18 Dec 2023

    A pair of new family and budget-focused electric car brands could be on the way to right-hand drive markets around the world if suggestions...

    Electric

    Buy now or wait? Is the Tesla Model 3 about to get even cheaper in Australia?

    18 Dec 2023

    One of Australia's most popular electric vehicles could be about to get even cheaper, with a decision in the USA to cause potential ripples...

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    GWM Tank 300 2024 review: Hybrid Ultra

    13 Dec 2023
    4.0

    There are a lot of options for people looking for an off-road capable SUV with a spacious cabin in Australia, but there are not many with a...

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    Nissan X-Trail 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 3

    11 Dec 2023
    4.0

    The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power dares to be different with its series hybrid powertrain, which exclusively drives the wheels via dual...

    Electric

    Lexus UX 2024 review: 300e Sports Luxury

    10 Dec 2023
    3.5

    Urban-dwelling EV drivers are strange beasts. They want the best from their car's technology and features while still being able to cram it...

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    Lexus LM 2024 review

    7 Dec 2023
    4.0

    Limos have evolved over the years and the segment is no longer the exclusive domain of luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW...

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    Hyundai Kona 2024 review: Hybrid

    1 Dec 2023
    4.0

    Hybrids are a big deal in Australia, and with this new Kona Hybrid, Hyundai has a vehicle that can finally take the fight to models like...

    Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger 2024 review: Grande Hybrid AWD

    20 Nov 2023
    4.0

    The Toyota Kluger Hybrid is the Camry of SUVs, but how well does the hybrid system save fuel and do you need to pick the top of the range...

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    MG MG4 XPower 2024 review

    17 Nov 2023
    3.5

    MG is going after the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla with an all-electric hot hatch. We hit the road to find out if this a sign...

    Electric

    BYD Dolphin 2024 review

    15 Nov 2023
    4.0

    Why the new cheapest electric car in Australia feels anything but.

    Electric

    Toyota bZ4X 2024 review

    9 Nov 2023
    4.0

    Has waiting for the improved 2024 Toyota bZ4X been worth it for Australians? Definitely, given its better cold-weather real-world range...

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