Tesla begins production of lower cost EV, with first customer deliveries imminent
Tesla's most affordable models are now being produced with dozens of finished vehicles spotted at factory, ready to head to customers.
“I just want what I paid for:” Tesla’s first Australian customer not happy with FSD treatment
Tesla's first EV customer in Australia is not happy with treatment on FSD, amid reports one law firm has commenced a class action suit against the company.
Crisis? What crisis? The solution to our liquid fuel import problem comes from the sun
Every truck we electrify and every ICE car we replace with a bicycle reduces our demand for fossil fuels and stretches out our fuel reserves without adding to them.
Hyundai releases its first EV priced at less than $30,000
Hyundai's latest affordable electric SUV goes on sale in China with prices starting under $A30,000.
The Driven Podcast: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX
BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?
Chery confirms Australian release of Jaecoo J5 electric SUV in 2026
Chery will launch the Jaecoo J5 in Australia early next year, a new compact SUV that will be available in three powertrains including a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid.
“It was a bit of a Frankenstein:” The rapid evolution of Fortescue’s giant electric haul trucks
Fortescue will soon roll out the first of its giant electric haul trucks, capable of transporting 240 tonnes of ore. It has been a rapid learning curve, as CEO Dino Otranto explains.
Volkswagen slashes prices on ID Buzz electric “Kombi” by over $12,000 to boost sales
VW cuts thousands off the prices of its electric ID.Buzz, expecting a boost in inventory sales.
Zeekr gets 2,500 pre-orders for fast-charging 7X electric SUV as Australian deliveries begin
Zeekr begins mass deliveries of its popular 7X electric SUV as Australian pre-orders surpass 2,500.
Toll buys two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope logistics
Toll Group unveils two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope Steel with its freight and warehousing capabilities.