Electric Cars

VW boss takes aim at hybrids in call for Australia vehicle emissions targets

VW boss takes aim at hybrids in call for Australia vehicle emissions targets

VW Australia boss Michael Bartsch calls for compulsory emissions targets, saying hybrid cars in Australia have 15 times level of sulphur than elsewhere.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected “Model 2” electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.
Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people

Tesla boss says Australia and NZ car fleets are dirty, and killing people

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm laments state of dirty car fleets in NZ and Australia, and the death toll from car pollution.
MG electric SUV causeway crossing shows EV weekends not so ruined

MG electric SUV causeway crossing shows EV weekends not so ruined

New video washes away misunderstandings that electric cars cannot handle wet weather, or driving in water.
Tesla sales increase 80% in Germany ahead of Berlin factory boost

Tesla sales increase 80% in Germany ahead of Berlin factory boost

Tesla chases down VW in electric sales as Germany finally starts to catch up with EV transition, and as Berlin Gigafactory gets ready to open.
Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes-Benz to launch soon-to-be-unveiled EQS all-electric S-Class sedan in Europe in August, with reports suggesting that it will make its way to Australia by early 2022.
Nissan puts new Ariya electric SUV to snowy test

Nissan puts new Ariya electric SUV to snowy test

Nissan puts Ariya electric SUV through final paces at its snowy Hokkaido Proving Ground ahead of a planned mid-2021 release in Japan.