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Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery announces new electric brand for Australia market, with boxy design targeting lifestyle buyers

Chery to launch another sub-brand in the form of iCaur in early 2027, hinting at something for lifestyle vehicle buyers.
Mazda’s first mainstream EV secures five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mazda’s first mainstream EV secures five-star ANCAP safety rating

Mazda’s 6e awarded a maximum five-star safety rating from Australia and New Zealand’s independent voice for vehicle safety, ANCAP.
Tesla recalls millions of EVs in China after regulator calls in multiple carmakers over emergency door release

Tesla recalls millions of EVs in China after regulator calls in multiple carmakers over emergency door release

Tesla is recalling several million vehicles in China under two separate recalls deemed necessary by the country’s market regulator.
Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s premium electric SUV, G9L spotted in Australia ahead of expected launch

Xpeng’s latest electric model spotted testing in Melbourne, possibly hinting at local launch.
BYD launches its most luxurious electric sedan, with 5 minute charging and 1,000 km of range

BYD launches its most luxurious electric sedan, with 5 minute charging and 1,000 km of range

BYD’s launches its biggest and most luxurious sedan, feating a big battery, lots of range, and flash charging.
ANCAP discovers that Musso electric ute missing two key airbags

ANCAP discovers that Musso electric ute missing two key airbags

Safety experts ping makers of one of Australia’s first electric ute models for having fewer airbags than advertised.
Genesis unveils huge 490 kW GV90 electric flagship with 123.5 kWh battery and coach doors

Genesis unveils huge 490 kW GV90 electric flagship with 123.5 kWh battery and coach doors

Genesis has unveiled its biggest and most luxurious electric vehicle yet, with a 123.5 kWh battery, up to 490 kW of power and an estimated 500 km of driving range.
ICE vehicle owners more concerned with fuel prices than EV owners are with range and charging, motoring group says

ICE vehicle owners more concerned with fuel prices than EV owners are with range and charging, motoring group says

Motoring group hails “tipping point” in EV market, with electric cars nearly at price parity and ICE vehicle owners more worried about fuel prices than EV owners are about range.