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2027 BMW iX4 Prices, Range and Australian Specs: Up to 828km Claimed The electric iX4 starts at $103,900 in Australia, with up to 828km of claimed WLTP range and an M60 xDrive due later in 2027. Electric Vehicles Oct 07, 2026

GM’s 8.3L Duramax Adds Two DEF Injectors and Driver-Controlled Regeneration GM’s new 8.3L Duramax changes its aftertreatment layout and adds regeneration controls. DEF use and real-world service demands rem... Electric Vehicles Oct 05, 2026

Global EV Sales Reach 27% in August as Small Models Gain Ground August plugin registrations rose 5% year on year, with battery EVs making up 73% of sales. Geely’s Xingyuan took second place behi... Electric Vehicles Oct 04, 2026

Fullgood SS Summer Minivan Heads for 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show Fullgood’s retro-styled SS Summer pairs seven seats with plug-in hybrid power. Its U.S. show debut is set, but sales plans remain... Electric Vehicles Oct 04, 2026

US EV Sales in Q3 2026: Toyota and Rivian Gain as Rivals Slide US EV sales weakened across much of the market in Q3, while Toyota’s lineup and Rivian’s growth stood out. Slow charging and uneve... Electric Vehicles Oct 03, 2026

Europe EV Sales: BEVs Reach 30% Share as Chinese PHEVs Surge Europe registered about 250,000 BEVs in August, while Chinese-built plug-in hybrids gained ground and new models reshaped the rank... Electric Vehicles Oct 03, 2026

GWM Ora 5 vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Price, Range and Practicality Compared The Ora 5 Ultra costs less and claims more range and power; the Kona Electric counters with a larger boot, a four-star rating and... Electric Vehicles Oct 02, 2026

Why Toyota Rechecks Truck Handling After Small Component Changes Toyota’s Arizona proving ground shows how tires, suspension settings and Crawl Control calibration shape a truck’s behavior—and wh... Electric Vehicles Sep 30, 2026

A Small Volkswagen Pickup Could Work, but Used Cars Matter More Now A modern Rabbit Pickup has appeal, though production costs are a major hurdle. TFL also points used car shoppers to its archive an... Electric Vehicles Sep 27, 2026

Inside GM’s Engine Build Room: How Development Engines Are Checked GM’s development builds can take days as technicians measure, record and recheck components before engines enter cold and durabili... Electric Vehicles Sep 25, 2026

2027 GM 8.3L Duramax: 555 HP, 1,230 LB-FT and Key Ownership Details The new Duramax brings earlier peak torque, serviceable hardware and revised regeneration controls to GM’s 2027 HD pickups. Pricin... Electric Vehicles Sep 24, 2026

2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD Gas V8 Adds Power, Cooling Capacity and Digital Oil Checks GM’s updated 6.6L HD V8 makes 412 hp and 472 lb-ft, with cooling revisions and an electronic oil-level display. Electric Vehicles Sep 24, 2026

Harvard Study Raises 2030 U.S. EV Sales Forecast to 38% A revised Harvard estimate puts EVs at 38% of U.S. new vehicle sales by 2030, with lower costs, better batteries and broader charg... Electric Vehicles Sep 20, 2026

REO’s $21,500 Pickup Target Faces a Production Test as BYD Dolphin Draws Praise REO’s low-cost truck plan needs a production-ready proof point, while the BYD Dolphin’s appeal is clear and importing it faces ste... Electric Vehicles Sep 20, 2026

China EV Sales Reach 65% Share as Leapmotor Surges in August Plug-in cars made up 65% of China’s August sales as Leapmotor climbed to 84,874 registrations and new small EVs crowded the rankin... Electric Vehicles Sep 19, 2026

GM’s AI Engine Tracking Targets V8 Quality Ahead of 2027 Trucks GM is linking factory data and component records to spot production issues in its next V8s. Long term reliability still depends on... Electric Vehicles Sep 18, 2026

2027 Smart #5 Prices, Range and Specs: Australian Deliveries Start in November Priced from $58,900, the Smart #5 pairs up to 590km of claimed range with an 800V system and a 475kW Brabus option. Electric Vehicles Sep 18, 2026

2027 Silverado and Sierra Engines: V8 Power, Towing and New Oil Checks GM’s new 5.7- and 6.6-liter V8s add power while retaining cylinder deactivation. Towing figures, oil checks and diesel range round... Electric Vehicles Sep 17, 2026

2027 BMW X5 Prices, Specs and Australian Arrival Details The new X5 starts at $143,900 in Australia, with petrol and diesel six-cylinder options arriving in late 2026 and electric and plu... Electric Vehicles Sep 16, 2026

IAA Transportation 2026: Electric Trucks, Tesla Semi and New Electric Vans Hannover’s IAA show puts electric tractors, vans and the Tesla Semi in focus, with range, charging and payload shaping the buyer s... Electric Vehicles Sep 14, 2026