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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Nissan and Honda have co-signed a historic deal that will see the two major Japanese car-makers join forces to fast-track a new family of EVs that will be sold globally. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia.

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Beijing show: Mini Aceman electric wagon confirmed for Australia to fight Cupra Born, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008

EV Central

Mini has unveiled its new Aceman electric-only wagon at the Beijing auto show and immediately confirmed it will go on-sale in Australia before the end of 2024. Based on a platform developed with Chinese giant GWM, the Aceman will be built in China alongside the new Cooper which also launches in Australia in 2024.

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Kia EV5 medium SUV revealed, could be here in 2024

EV Central

Rolled out at the brand’s Chinese EV Day, it comes just days after the production version of the large Kia EV9 SUV was revealed. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia 2023 Kia EV5 Concept.

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MINI goes big on small electric SUVs. New Aceman all set for April 24 debut

EV Central

It’s not clear when Australia will receive its cars yet but they should land by early 2025. Measuring just 4075mm long, 1754mm wide and standing 1495mm tall, the new Aceman is just 52mm longer, 27mm wider and stands only 70mm taller than the regular five-door MINI hatch. 2024 Mini Aceman. 2024 Mini Aceman.

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India stays No. 3 spot in global car sales but Japan fast closing the gap | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

At present, global competition is centered around vehicle electrification, and Vangaal sees that Chinese carmakers are giving stiff competition to Japanese carmakers in almost every regional market (Australia, Japan, ASEAN).

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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Electric Car Watch #5: BYD's Blade Battery & World leader

Plug In India

In this week’s episode we will talk about the Chinese EV maker - BYD or Build Your Dreams. BYD is also betting big in the UK, Singapore, Australia, and NZ. It will be interesting to see what part Geopolitics plays in the future of Chinese investment and sales of EV's in the rest of the World. BYD can fill that space.

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