BEST OF TODAY
// Kia PV5 crowned 2026 International Van of the Year
Kia’s new all-electric PV5 has been named 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY), becoming the first Korean model to win the award since it was introduced in 1992.
CCS NEWS
// Politicians pass CCS changes
New legislation to temporarily cut fees and protect life of CO2 credits to come into effect from January.
- AutoFile says ‘Immediate relief for dealers’
- AutoTalk says Clean Vehicle Standard bill passes third reading
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets wild new carbon kit
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N is already one of the rowdiest EVs around, but the brand clearly thinks there’s room to dial things up further.
// BYD Atto 1 among latest five-star ANACP-rated cars
ANCAP has handed out a fresh round of safety ratings, with six new models achieving top marks across a wide spread of segments—from compact EV crossovers to a light commercial ute.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant
Gemini is replacing the old Google Assistant, so drivers can now translate messages, search for addresses in emails and more.
ONE LINERS
- Jeep reveals Wrangler-inspired Recon EV
- Modern muscle – Revology Boss 429 Mustang packs 710 horses
- Genesis previews future supercar with Magma GT Concept
- Video – Cayenne electric is Porsche’s heaviest car ever… and is quicker off the line than a 918 spyder
- Hyundai Crater Concept previews hardcore XRT off-roader
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