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Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers
Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 6, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

China EV maker Xpeng to launch 3 different Robotaxi models in 2026
Xpeng holds its AI Day, and surprises many by announcing that 3 different Robotaxi models will be launched in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 6, 2025

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Polestar at risk of Nasdaq delisting after share price slump
Nasdaq warns Swedish electric car manufacturer Polestar that it risks delisting if it can’t get its share price back above $US1 by next April.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 6, 2025

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Toyota reportedly set to unveil battery electric HiLux ute
Reports and official teasers suggest we may soon be getting a look at the first battery electric Toyota HiLux, which could launch as early as next year.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 5, 2025

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Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct
Easy to install PV systems are turning unused deck space into energy generators and cutting costs for cargo vessels.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 4, 2025

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Hyundai unveils Chinese EV strategy with launch of new electric SUV also bound for Australia
South Korean carmaker unveils new energy vehicle (NEV) strategy for China and launches new electric SUV, the Elexio, ahead of launch in Australia early next year.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 4, 2025

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Multimedia

Video: Zeekr X review – Features, and unexpected challenges
With standout features, solid battery specs, and a few unexpected challenges, this review covers everything you need to know about the Zeekr X and how it stacks up against its rivals.
Tim Eden

Nov 4, 2025

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Tesla sales slump in October as Model 3 numbers hit lowest level in years
Tesla sales slump in October, with a sharp fall in the Model 3 sedan offsetting gains in the Model Y. Polestar’s new models also perform well.
Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

Nov 4, 2025

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EV News

Tesla to add more than 1,000 cars to its Robotaxi fleet
Tesla to massively expand its Robotaxi fleet to more than 1,500 operating cars across two states, much faster than many expected.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 4, 2025

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Press Releases

Hundreds of EVs and Tesla’s FSD to headline record-breaking EV test drive experience
Everything Electric Show to deliver thousands of EV Test Drives Under One Roof, November 14 to 16th at Melbourne Showground.
Press Release

Nov 3, 2025

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Electric Transport

More than 170 electric buses to roll out across NZ’s largest city over next 9 months
More than 170 electric buses are set to roll out across New Zealand’s largest city over the next 9 months, operating out of six new electric bus depots.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 3, 2025

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EV News

Tesla’s biggest Model Y variant to feature V2L tech
Tesla to expand offering vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature, this time in its biggest Model Y variant via an OTA update – and an adapter.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 3, 2025

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