Batteries and Apple store vibes: the latest EVs take centre stage at successor to Melbourne motor show

Once a mecca for petrol heads, this fresh incarnation of the car show hopes to meet Australia's surging demand for electric vehiclesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMore than a decade after the Australian International Motor Show was abandoned due to lack of interest, a leading showcase has returned to Melbourne without a petrol engine in sight.Organisers believe the surging demand for electric vehicles in Australia can help revive showcase car shows - once a drawcard for petrol heads and car nerds, this fresh incarnation feels more like walking into an Apple store. Continue reading...