Race of Champions comes to Sydney’s Accor Stadium March 2025!
Get ready for a stadium motorsport spectacular at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium in March next...
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Category: Motoring
Podcast: Fire Safety with EVs and a V8 SuperUte driver goes electric! – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
Using the right gear is one of the key things when it comes to charging an EV – reports of a...
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Laser launches Electric Car charging cable for public charging spots where it’s BYO Cable
Owning an Electric Car brings a host of new adventures, but some of them aren’t what...
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Podcast: Special Edition Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with NRMA Insurance CEO on their EV report
NRMA Insurance has produced a comprehensive look at the state of the EV landscape in Australia....
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Australia’s EV market is currently at an inflection point – NRMA Insurance report
NRMA Insurance has produced a detailed report into the state of the Electric Vehicle market in...
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Review: BMW i5 M60 electric sports sedan
This is BMW’s first foray into a high-performance all-electric successor to the epic M5. It’s called the BMW i5 M60. The i5 refers to it being based on a 5 Series sedan, and the M60 tag is a pointer to its performance credentials.
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Mitsubishi Triton GSR review: Flagship rival to Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Toyota HiLux Rogue, Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain
This is the top-of-the-range version of the new-generation Mitsubishi Triton, the biggest overhaul since 2015. It’s Mitsubishi’s rival to flagship utes such as the Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Toyota HiLux Rogue and Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain.
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Kia Carnival Hybrid vs Kia Sorento Hybrid tested: Can’t decide which one to buy?
What is it: The number of petrol-electric hybrid cars is growing in Australia. There’s...
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MG4 X-Power electric hot hatch review, 0 to 100kmh in 4 seconds
The MG4 X-Power is the hot-hatch flagship of the MG4 electric-car range from China – and it’s faster than a turbocharged Volkswagen Golf R and almost as quick as an electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
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Review: Hyundai i30 N-Line sports sedan, the sweet spot in the range
This is the sporty Hyundai i30 N-Line sedan – without going all the way to the full-blown i30N high-performance version. It still has turbo petrol power but isn’t quite as nuts as the performance flagship. We reckon it’s the sweet spot in the range and here’s why.
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Podcast: Stephen’s back with thoughts on EVs in Italy – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
Stephen is back refreshed from a European break and he’s got some observations about...
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Farewell Daniel Ricciardo? – it appears his F1 run is over
I’m an Aussie, and I’ll always cheer for the Aussie on the grid in F1. What that also...
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2025 Ford Mustang Ecoboost: You will never guess how fast this four-cylinder Mustang is. Go on, test your mates
In a major upset to fans, the Ford Mustang has been available with turbo four-cylinder power since 2015 – and this option continues with the latest model. Here’s why the Ford Mustang Ecoboost deserves the famous Mustang badge – and why its performance will shock V8 diehards.
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Prices slashed: MG4 now Australia’s cheapest electric car
Until the end of next month, the price of the MG4 has been slashed by up to $10,000 – to $30,990 drive-away – making it Australia’s cheapest electric car, undercutting fellow Chinese rivals such as the GWM Ora ($35,990 drive-away) and the BYD Dolphin ($39,200 drive-away).
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Tesla opens 100th Supercharger and outlines plans for more
Working for Elon Musk must be a wild ride, never knowing which way your pointing – but for...
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2025 Ford Mustang GT review: The one you can buy because the Dark Horse is sold out
This is the seventh-generation Ford Mustang and the first new model in Australia since 2015. While much of the hype has been around the flagship Dark Horse, the reality is most Mustang buyers will be taking home this GT edition.
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2025 Skoda Enyaq review: Why this electric car is a sign of things to come from Volkswagen
This is the first electric car from Volkswagen-owned Czech brand Skoda to launch in Australia. We get the recently updated version rather than the original model that launched in Europe two years ago.
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Toyota Tundra locked in for Australia, due in showrooms next month, price announced soon
The Toyota Tundra pick-up from the US has finally been given the green light after a real-world trial of 200 vehicles in the hands of VIP customers over the past 12 months.
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2025 Ford Mustang Dark Horse: Testing the horse that’s bolted
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is the current flagship of the new-generation Ford Mustang range – until more power gets unlocked with other special editions – and it has already sold out locally.
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Game on! Toyota Supra to join V8 Supercars from 2026
Japanese car giant Toyota – Australia’s top-selling automotive brand for the past 21 years in a row – will join the V8 Supercar motorsport category from 2026.
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2025 Skoda Enyaq launches in Australia with guaranteed future resale value offer
The Volkswagen-owned Czech brand Skoda aims to quell concerns about the uncertainty around resale values of electric cars by launching its entree into the segment – the Skoda Enyaq – with a guaranteed future value offer.
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Ford E-Transit review: Electric van tested
This is the electric version of the large Ford Transit van. While it has better performance and a similar payload compared to the diesel equivalent, driving range remains a factor. But despite some people having reservations, there is definitely a use for a vehicle like this.
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2024 Suzuki Jimny five-door: Why this pint-sized four-wheel-drive is a sellout success
This is the stretched, four-door version of the pint-sized Suzuki Jimny four-wheel-drive – and it has just shattered sales records again. Here is why it is so popular.
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2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid review: Tired of waiting for a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? Try this instead
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is Kia’s answer to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, with seamless petrol-electric power that recharges as you drive. It’s the first mid-size hybrid SUV we’ve tested that gets close to Toyota’s fuel-efficiency – plus the Kia has more technology, more standard features and a longer warranty than the Toyota.
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2024 Nissan Patrol Review: Farewell to V8 before twin-turbo V6 arrives
The current generation Nissan Patrol V8 is due to be replaced by a new model with twin-turbo V6 power in 2026. To farewell the last of its type, we took it for one final drive.
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2024 Ford Transit Custom launch review: Why you should buy this instead of a ute
What is it: This is the first new Ford Transit Custom in more than a decade, since 2012. It...
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid blitzes sales records, could it become Number One for the year?
It turns out Toyota wasn’t joking when it said it had thousands of outstanding orders to fill for the popular Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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Another V8 bites the dust: New Nissan Patrol V6 unveiled, due 2026
The clock is ticking for Nissan Patrol fans to secure a V8 before it’s too late. The new generation Nissan Patrol has been unveiled with twin turbo V6 petrol power instead of a V8.
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2024 MG HS launch review: Big change for MG’s mid-size SUV
This is the first new-generation MG HS in almost a decade, and marks the biggest change to MG’s mid-size SUV to date.
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Podcast: The Police go Electric – an EFTM Exclusive – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
Joshua Dowling fills in for Stephen Fenech and brings the goods with a scoop on the NSW Police are...
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Road test: Toyota HiLux Rogue 48V, how does it compare to the non 48V version?
The luxury flagship of the Toyota HiLux range now has 48V technology – just don’t call it a hybrid.
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VW iD Buzz range to start from $79,990, due in Australian showrooms soon
The electric Volkswagen Kombi range will start from below $80,000 when it arrives in Australian showrooms by the end of this year.
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Another Aussie rises to top global automotive design job
There are now two Australians leading the design studios for two of the biggest car giants globally – General Motors and Ford – after a job promotion was announced in Detroit overnight. It means two Australians are now responsible for shaping the look of millions of new cars that we will be sold globally in the years ahead.
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Exclusive: NSW Police Highway Patrol to trial electric cars, here’s how they will earn their stripes
NSW Police are poised to embark on a ground-breaking trial of electric vehicles for highway patrol use to assess their suitability for police work – to supplement the existing fleet of patrol cars. Here’s what we know about the real-world test of electric police cars in NSW.
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Podcast: The Electric Cars to look forward to in the year ahead – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen’s chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs...
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Ford Mustang Darkhorse sold out, price rises for rest of the range
All 1000 examples of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse destined for Australia later this year have been allocated to dealers and declared as ‘sold out’ – unless any existing deals fall over and allow someone else to take the spot in the queue.
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Ford Everest gets the Tremor treatment: off-road edition coming soon
Ford has given its Everest four-wheel-drive the off-road treatment. While not quite a fully fledged Ford Ranger Raptor twin, the 2025 Ford Everest Tremor edition gets specialised off-road suspension, tyres and underbody protection – while maintaining the 3.5-tonne towing capacity.
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2025 GMC Yukon unveiled, coming to Australia next year as Toyota LandCruiser rival
The latest version of the GMC Yukon – one of America’s top-selling luxury SUVs – has been unveiled in the US. And for the first time, it is coming to Australia.
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Here’s proof Highway Patrol officers get annoyed about right-lane hogs as much as you do
A post on social media has proven police officers get as frustrated as the rest of us when it comes to drivers who hog the right lane when not overtaking.
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Chinese start-up Zeekr to undercut price of Volvo twin in Australia
New Chinese car maker Zeekr – which is part of the giant Geely automotive group – will launch its first car in Australia next month, adding to the current wave of electric vehicles from emerging car brands.
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Podcast: What is a Zeekr? Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
Another Chinese EV brand enters the Australian Market – what is a Zeekr? Joshua Dowling...
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Sacre-bleu! French brand Citroen axed in Australia after 101 years, sister brand Peugeot to stay
Another established car brand has bitten the dust in Australia as cut-price motor vehicles from China continue to flood the local market.The oldest continuously-running car brand in Australia – French manufacturer Citroen – will shut its showroom doors in Australia by the end of this year.
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Review: Ford Ranger gets Walkinshaw Performance treatment, just don’t call it a Raptor
This is a special edition of the Ford Ranger developed by Walkinshaw Performance and the Walkinshaw Andretti United (WAU) race team. Just 25 will be built. And we’ve driven it.
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Cheapest EV home charger launches for just $499 from EVSwitch
If you own an EV the best thing you can do is install a charger at home so you can treat your car...
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Corvette E-Ray Hybrid is finally here, but it’s ok it still has a V8 and 0 to 100 in 2.5 seconds
The Chevrolet Corvette portfolio of top-end supercars has expanded in Australia with the long-anticipated arrival of the E-Ray hybrid model just months after the Z06 arrived.
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Why is Google Maps, Waze and sat-nav speed different from my car speedometer?
Tech giant Google has just added vehicle speed to its Maps display. But why is the speed shown different from the car’s speedometer?
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Podcast: The Fiat 500e and Arbath and the hot hatch EV from Hyundai! – Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars
Stephen has been in the pocket sized Fiat 500e and the Abarth Version, while Trev has been in the...
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Review: Nissan Navara SL Warrior, hardcore off-road ute goes back to basics
This is the entry model to the Nissan Navara Warrior range and it is arguably better suited to genuine off-road driving compared to the leather-lined Pro-4X edition. It gets the same mega upgrades (off-road suspension, wheels and tyres) but, based on the SL, it is equipped with a vinyl floor and cloth seats which makes it easier to clean out mud and dirt.
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Olympic Schedule: Aussies in Action Sunday August 11
Australia’s most successful Olympic Gold Medal haul ever – and the games wrap up...
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Toyota Tundra a step closer to Australian showrooms, as last evaluation vehicle hits the road
The Toyota Tundra pick-up from the US – a direct competitor to the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and Ford F-150 – has passed another major milestone in Australia.
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