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Stories with reporting from The Driven, ranked by what is gaining ground now. Each story links to the original articles.
The DrivenFrance and Germany reportedly agree to seek a further weakening of the EU’s planned phaseout of new combustion-engine cars, potentially breaking a months-long deadlock among member states. Germany would back France’s demands for stricter “Buy European” rules in exchange for French support on cars.
Jaguar’s Type 01 EV has debuted with styling that sources characterize as deliberately polarizing and closely resembling the Type 00 concept. One source describes it as a four-door electric grand tourer and says Jaguar calls it its most powerful road car ever; the supplied coverage does not establish how buyers will respond.
The DrivenA new report finds European electric-vehicle sales rise 45 per cent in 2026, with sales of low-cost EVs increasing seven-fold. Scandinavia leads the trend.
The DrivenElectric vehicles account for around half of new car registrations in at least six European countries in September, with new records in several markets. Denmark is closing in on Norway for the lead in EV market share.
The DrivenElectric vehicles make up 24.2 per cent of Australia's new-car market in September, outselling petrol cars for the second consecutive month. BYD, Tesla and Geely lead the market.
The DrivenMazda launches the China-made CX-6e electric SUV in Australia.
The DrivenA podcast discusses September EV sales, Hyundai’s decision to drop the Australian IONIQ 3 launch and first impressions of Honda’s Super-One electric car. It also covers other electric-vehicle news of the week.
The DrivenLeapmotor plans to launch its B03X small electric SUV in Australia in November, starting at $29,990 drive-away. That price undercuts the BYD Atto 2 Dynamic.
The DrivenSmaller wheels and higher-profile tires can improve comfort on rough roads, increase electric-vehicle range and cost less, despite being less fashionable. The advice concerns choosing a tire configuration for an EV.
The DrivenGWM offers a free home charger as an incentive to increase sales of its Ora 5 electric SUV in Australia during October. The offer is a sales promotion for the company’s first all-electric SUV in the market.
