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Government to offer £3,750 to EV buyers

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The government is set to reduce the cost of certain new electric cars by up to £3,750 through new grants aimed at encouraging a shift from petrol and diesel vehicles. Today, the UK is already a global leader in the transition to zero emissions driving, with the largest EVmarket in Europe in 2024 and sales up a fifth on the previous year.

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Look out Toyota HiAce! Kia PV5 electric van business case looking “positive” for Australia

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Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! Kia aims for huge EV sales growth and hybrid expansion in Australia in 2025 to avoid CO2 emissions penalties The bigger PB7 is a couple of years away, but is also a chance for Australia. 2025 Kia PV5 people-mover.

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Subaru Uncharted and Trailseeker EVs looking good for Australia: “Watch this space for some exciting announcements” promises local Subaru boss

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Models you can expect the petrol-electric system – which uses Toyota e-motors and battery tech and makes 145kW and averages 6.2L/100km Lawrence made it clear that while Subaru was committed to EV in Australia, it was not only a response to Australia’s new NVES CO2 reduction scheme. 2026 Subaru Uncharted.

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite Review: Updates to this affordable SUV means the battery now stays charged, but it still left us feeling a little flat

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The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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Diesel out. EV later. PHEV in! Hyundai finally firms up its dual cab ute plans for Australia

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Romano is keen to avoid diesel because the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will tighten over the next few years, with fines for CO2 emissions steadily increasing. litre petrol four-cylinder engine being released with the next-gen Palisade SUV. It is expected to also feature in the Tasman in the future.

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Analysis: Cutting through the bull to explain what’s really going on with EV, PHEV, hybrid and Tesla sales

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EVs still lead in medium passenger cars Were still buying more electric mid-sized passenger cars than ones powered by petrol and diesel (hybrid included). Over 85 per cent of global car markets have a fuel efficiency standard in place to deliver improved health outcomes and reduce ownership costs.

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Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? GWM shocks the auto world … at least it’s a PHEV!

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litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with a PHEV backup will propel GWM into an exclusive prestige club. petrol engine. twin-turbo petrol V8 PHEV powertrain. This was suggested to Australian media by James Yang, GWMs head of global RHD markets and aftersales. Announced at the Shanghai motor show this week, this 4.0-litre