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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Dan Bye

Mazda’s second EV set to land in Australia in July starting from $50,000
Japanese carmaker confirms pricing and specs for new 6e battery electric vehicle due in Australia in July and starting from $49,990.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 18, 2026

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Tesla produces first Cybercab Robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals
Tesla’s first Cybercab Robotaxi rolls off the production line, expected to have half the parts of a Model 3.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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Videos

Video: BMW iX3 – The first of a new era
Get an up-close first look at the new BMW iX3 (iX3 50), one of the first Neue Klasse electric vehicles in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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EV News

BMW iX3 preview: Australia officially has EVs with over 800 km of range
BMW’s iX3 Neue Klasse sets a new benchmark in German EVs – and should end range anxiety for Australians still sitting on the fence about going electric.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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EV News

Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake
Video has emerged showing a Tesla using Full Self Driving software take an unexpected turn down a boat ramp leading into a lake.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 18, 2026

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Electric trucks demonstrate megawatt charging in sub-zero temperatures
Finnish EV fast-charging outfit Kempower has tested out its megawatt charging system for electric trucks in the sub-zero temperatures of Sweden.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 17, 2026

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2026 Kia EV9 pricing reveals new top trim, starts at $129,250
Kia has added a fourth top-trim variant, with the new top-spec GT priced at $129,250 before on-roads, over $8,000 more than the GT-Line AWD variant.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 17, 2026

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BYD teases more info on its smallest upcoming EV with 20 kWh battery
BYD teases more details on its smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 17, 2026

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Australian logistics titan launches five new Volvo electric trucks
Logistics heavyweight Toll Group launches five new Volvo electric trucks in partnership with Asahi Beverages to operate across metropolitan Perth.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 17, 2026

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Videos

Video: The physics problem that killed Fortescue’s Infinity Train
Join Rachel Williamson as she explores Fortescue’s push to decarbonise heavy haul locomotives and the hard realities that led to the cancellation of the Infinity Train.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 17, 2026

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EV Sales

From BYD to Xiaomi: Chinese EVs are dominating, any way you look at it
In 2025, BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s number 1 seller of battery electric vehicles and China became the central hub for the global EV industry. So how is this playing out in Australia?
Tim Eden

Feb 17, 2026

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Tesla releases long range Model Y with over 615 km of range
Tesla releases a cheaper, long-range version of its popular Model Y in key right-hand-drive market, delivering over 615 km of WLTP range.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 16, 2026

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