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The Driven Podcast: Rebel with an electric cause

  • July 22, 2022
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The Cupra Born. Source: Volkswagen
We talk to Werner Tietz and Kai Vogler about the launch of the Cupra Born long range electric hatch in Australia.
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Cupra CEO Wayne Griffiths, design head Jorge Diez and Vp of R&D, Dr. Werner Tietz. Source: Cupra
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Cupra lands in Australia with electric hatch and plans for two more EVs from 2025

  • July 21, 2022
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Spanish car company Cupra is buoyed by new EV friendly federal government, and plans to bring in another two electric cars after release of long range Born hatch.
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“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax

  • November 21, 2020
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Victorian Labor government follows South Australia in imposing electric vehicle tax, hoorayed by road building lobbyists who celebrate a "tax on millionaires".
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Source: Pixabay/Vlad Tchompalov
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Why Tesla could soon become world’s most valuable company

  • February 5, 2020
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Tesla shares continue blockbuster surge, with more analysts and investors recognising the trillion dollar plus potential of the Elon Musk electric car and energy company.
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If Morrison wants “grunt”, he should try an EV – it might make his weekend

  • April 9, 2019
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Prime minister Scott Morrison says Australians want "grunt" in a car. You're more likely to find it in an electric one.
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Introducing The Driven’s new electric car models listings

  • December 3, 2018
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Introducing our new Models section, a listing of all the electric vehicles that are either already available here in Australia or have been confirmed for Australian release soon.
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