The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Again, here are the rules: The vehicle has to be a car/truck/SUV/crossover at least one of us drove during the calendar year, even if only for a few minutes. So, in reverse order: Audi RS3: I somehow didn’t get around to writing a review of this one. We gave you our picks for worst cars of 2023 earlier today.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. A road-ready SUV The Escape PHEV has good grip with the Michelin Primacy 225/60 all-season tires, mounted on 18-inch machined magnetic alloy wheels.

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EV Central

APRIL 3, 2023

Hyundai is continuing the expansion of its dedicated EV sub-brand line-up with the launch of the Ioniq 6 sedan in Australia. Based on the same E-GMP architecture as the Ioniq 5 SUV, the 6 is very much its own vehicle when it comes to its wind-cheating style and sports driving experience. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq. Those two 12.3-inch

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound?

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. While some SUVs have numb steering, reducing road feel, this was not the case with the Escape PHEV, as there was never a time or situation where we felt disconnected from the tires and the road, including feeling planted around sweeping turns.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Genesis GV60 Performance AWD review: The launch of the Genesis GV60 compact SUV is proof of the Hyundai-owned Korean luxury brand’s commitment to an electric future. Wireless smartphone connection is missing as a result of an ongoing dispute between Hyundai and Apple. Genesis GV60 Performance AWD interior.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. Both are on the local ADR cycle.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hyundai Kona 7,349. Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong. Tesla Model 3 80,681. Audi E-tron 5,612.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2024

Regenerative braking uses the motors to recharge the battery when slowing or coasting, converting kinetic energy into electric energy, which is stored in the battery. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all news stories and vehicle reviews. We say yes to both!

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Charged EVs

JULY 29, 2021

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 should be taken very seriously when it goes on sale this fall. But the Ioniq 5 and its underlying technology show how serious Hyundai-Kia has become about offering EVs that appeal to mass-market buyers. Our first Hyundai was the subcompact 1986 Excel, an early front-wheel-drive model. Heritage style.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Hyundai, along with its siblings Kia and Genesis, has some of the best-designed vehicles on the road. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one EV that blurs the traditional look of a sedan, crossover and hatchback. Hyundai calls this its Smart Living Room concept. The Shaking Things Up EV.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2024

Volvo’s EX30 is the fastest vehicle the marque’s ever produced, yet somehow doubles as a sensible, economical small SUV costing a smidge over $70,000 in its highest spec. Shoppers considering a BYD Atto 3 , Cupra Born , Hyundai Kona Electric or even Tesla Model Y would be wise to first sample this little Volvo.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2021

All-New, All-Electric Compact SUV. The next few years will see an onrush of electric vehicles, with the SUV class getting the majority of the new models. Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to drive the Ioniq 5 for a few hours at a Hyundai media event. Hyundai calls this the Smart Living Room concept.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2023

The rechargeable 17.8 Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. The 48-volt mild-hybrid system with both 3.3L

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

inches of ground clearance is not as high as a SUV, but it still provided a lifted outlook on the road, besting a sedan. We have reviewed, and have been impressed with, all their hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles. Road Test: 2021 Volvo SC90 Recharge PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV. The Niro’s 6.3

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique layout and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV. Lucid Gravity prototype The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. BYD Atto 3 boot is sizeable for a compact SUV. BYD Atto 3.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

Peugeot Australia has invited interested buyers to register their interest in the incoming 2024 Peugeot E-3008 ahead of the stylish French SUV’s debut in the second half of this year. The e-motor with the entry 157kW model can still travel up to 535km before its 73kWh battery needs a recharge.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2022

That equates to $59,990 plus on-road costs for the single specification currently slated for Australia and a claimed ADR-certified range of 511km between recharges. Electric cars the compact Born is priced close to include the Polestar 2 (from $63,900), Tesla Model 3 (from $65,500), Hyundai Ioniq 5 ($69,900) and Kia Niro (from $64,450).

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2023

The Tesla Model Y is already the top-selling prestige SUV on the market, which isn’t a bad effort since until now it has only been available in a single model and only arrived in the country in the second half of 2022. But now there’s another model in the Tesla electric SUV stable, in the form of the Model Y Performance.

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EV Central

JANUARY 29, 2023

The EV6 GT is a large all-wheel drive five-seat five-door hatchback that’s officially classified as an SUV, has the performance capabilities of a supercar, impressive local chassis tuning and a sub-$100,000 price. That’s four tenths faster than a $514,200 Bentley Bentayga Speed luxury SUV. 2023 Kia EV6 GT. 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Get all the latest EV news and reviews delivered to your inbox with our weekly newsletter.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Overview FIRST times can be awkward but thankfully, Toyota’s first electric vehicle – the new bZ4X SUV – comes across as a pretty confident first go at the whole EV thing. Recharging is 11kW for AC charging, and up to 150kW for DC charging, with the bZ4X running a 400-volt architecture.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Tesla briefly entered the list of top sellers, with the Model Y also topping the SUV sales charts in September. The Audi e-Tron GT , Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would be at the top of that list. The proof is already on Australian roads in the form of the BYD Atto 3 compact SUV. It was also a year of EV milestones.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

A Bona Fide Third Row in an Electric SUV Combine the Kia Telluride three-row SUV and the Kia EV6 crossover and you get the all-new, all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 three-row SUV. There are other electric SUVs with a third row, but when comparing apples-to-apples, the EV9 offers the most cabin space for the lowest base price.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

Traffic cones fly by in the side windows like mailboxes on a country road until I let off the pedal and let “B” mode’s regenerative braking lasso this electric SUV down for a gradual right turn back into its parking spot. It’s fancy without the frippery—and it’s fast without foibles. It arrives in the U.S. late in 2024 as a 2025 model.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 18, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the all-new, all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in January 2022, it was an eye opener for design and performance. This Flash Drive review is a brief first look at the EV6 GT, so check back with Clean Fleet Report later for a full Road Test review. Still an SUV with room to take it with you.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In less than half a year since then, Chevrolet has introduced two larger all-electric SUVs, the Blazer EV and Equinox EV , as well as the Silverado EV pickup. The two SUVs won’t be in dealerships for a while, which makes the Bolt EUV even more important to Chevrolet. SUV functionality. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Kia EV9 Earth – $106,500 Kia EV9 The long-awaited Kia EV9 has at last landed in Australia, with the sizeable three-row, seven-seat SUV putting family friendly electric motoring squarely on the table. Read more: EV Central’s Kia EV9 Review Genesis GV60 AWD – $106,375 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD has strong accleration.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 20, 2022

A slick package the sits between a sedan and SUV. kW onboard charger has three plug-in charging options which be controlled by an app to can set the day and time of recharging. inch ground clearance results in an outlook on the road a bit higher than a sedan, but not as high as a SUV. Road Test: 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

These cater for all kinds of budgets, whether you’re looking for an inexpensive city car , a family SUV or a high-end sports car. Most new models offer a ‘real-world’ range of more than 150 miles, including affordable cars like the Skoda Citigo-e city car, the Hyundai IONIQ hatchback and the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense compact SUV.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 31, 2022

SKODA’s all-electric SUV is one of the best on the market. Once the charge does run out, a 150kW public charger will see the ENYAQ recharged up to 80% in just 30 minutes. It even won the ‘Best Electric Large SUV’ at the WhatCar? Kia’s all-electric SUV might just be the best on the market. 6) Hyundai Kona.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. inches of ground clearance, but not as high as an SUV. We have reviewed and have been impressed with all the Kia hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having a fabulously fun and funky Hyundai Kona EV in my driveway taught me a lesson that I’ve learned time and again in my career – I’d be very, very happy to own a (insert car name here) if only I could afford one. Cleverly, while it’s running, the engine is also recharging the battery, with the aid of regenerative braking.

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