Electric Cars

Volvo reveals Australian pricing and specs for new C40 Recharge electric SUV

Volvo reveals Australian pricing and specs for new C40 Recharge electric SUV

Two variants of Volvo’s second pure electric car – and first ever electric only model – will go on sale in Australia, the car maker has confirmed.
Most car makers fail to meet Australia’s voluntary emissions targets

Most car makers fail to meet Australia’s voluntary emissions targets

Just one out of three carmakers have managed to achieve Australia’s weak and still voluntary vehicle emissions targets.
Nio forced to halt production due to Covid, supply chain shortages

Nio forced to halt production due to Covid, supply chain shortages

EV manufacturer Nio suspends production due to local supply chain issues due to continuing Covid-19 lockdowns in China.
New BYD Thai factory to make electric cars for RHD markets

New BYD Thai factory to make electric cars for RHD markets

BYD prepares to set up a new manufacturing plant in Thailand to make electric cars for right-hand-drive markets such as the UK and Australia.
Victorian Tesla electric car uptake more than doubles in first quarter 2022

Victorian Tesla electric car uptake more than doubles in first quarter 2022

EV uptake in Victoria goes through significant shift in first quarter of 2022 – particularly in the case of market leader Tesla.
Resellers: The little known clause Tesla can use to cancel orders

Resellers: The little known clause Tesla can use to cancel orders

Warning to those thinking of buying a Tesla and cashing in on 2nd hand market: Tesla has a clause that allows it to cancel suspicious orders.
GM’s autonomous EV “bolts” after being pulled over by police

GM’s autonomous EV “bolts” after being pulled over by police

An autonomous Chevy Bolt gets pulled over by San Francisco police only to then appear to take matters into its own ‘hands’ and speed off.
Single Model Y reservation goes through as Tesla tests order page

Single Model Y reservation goes through as Tesla tests order page

The Tesla Model Y order page went live – temporarily – this weekend, but for just long enough for one order to go through.