Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla profits squeezed by big bets on AI, merger with SpaceX not ruled out by Elon Musk

Tesla profits squeezed by big bets on AI, merger with SpaceX not ruled out by Elon Musk

Tesla is now pulling in more than $US100 billion in revenue per year, but its margins are being crunched by its big bets on AI and FSD and robots.
Mercedes-Benz unveils new electric SUV with long range and a super screen, yours from $112k

Mercedes-Benz unveils new electric SUV with long range and a super screen, yours from $112k

Mercedes-Benz says the all-new electric GLC 400 4Matic electric SUV is now available to order in Australia, starting from $112,200.
Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots

Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots

Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year.
New Chinese marque completes testing on “tough” Australian roads ahead of launch of its first EV

New Chinese marque completes testing on “tough” Australian roads ahead of launch of its first EV

New Chinese marque tests out its electric prototypes in Australia – and some of the “toughest vehicle conditions anywhere in the world” ahead of its first EV launch.
New Xpeng large electric SUV spotted testing at Tesla Supercharger in Australia

New Xpeng large electric SUV spotted testing at Tesla Supercharger in Australia

A second new Xpeng EV has been spotted in Australia, this time a large electric SUV seen at a Tesla Supercharger site.
BYD reveals key specs and eye-watering price of Denza Z electric supercar, with sprint time of less than 2 seconds

BYD reveals key specs and eye-watering price of Denza Z electric supercar, with sprint time of less than 2 seconds

BYD has released details of the two-door electric supercar that it first unveiled last year, including an eye-watering price and a remarkable set of performance specs.
Australia’s “Little Norway” is now selling more plug-in electric cars than fossil fuelled vehicles

Australia’s “Little Norway” is now selling more plug-in electric cars than fossil fuelled vehicles

In Australia’s “Little Norway”, EVs are now normalised and seen as a viable option, and no longer a scary leap into an unknown tech. And the share of PHEVs is also falling.
Tesla starts rollout of FSD Lite for older cars outside of US

Tesla starts rollout of FSD Lite for older cars outside of US

Tesla is starting to rollout FSD Lite for older vehicles in markets outside of the US for the first time.