Electric Cars

Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage

Tesla reportedly cuts extra steering control unit due to chip shortage

Tesla Shanghai stops installing secondary steering control chip not needed for Autopilot.
“I ran out of juice:” Flat battery fails to dampen enthusiasm for electric Land Rover

“I ran out of juice:” Flat battery fails to dampen enthusiasm for electric Land Rover

Weekend in classic Land Rover converted to electric drivetrain gets thumbs up, but is not without dramas.
Tesla slashes acceleration on base Model Y electric crossover

Tesla slashes acceleration on base Model Y electric crossover

Tesla applies changes made to Tesla Model 3 in 2021 to its Model Y Standard Range in China including a reduction of acceleration performance.
“Absolutely insane:” Musk responds to record run by Tesla Model S Plaid

“Absolutely insane:” Musk responds to record run by Tesla Model S Plaid

Record-breaking quarter-mile run by Tesla Model S Plaid draws response from an impressed Elon Musk.
Electric cars drive rebound in UK auto sales, but EVs still face hurdles

Electric cars drive rebound in UK auto sales, but EVs still face hurdles

UK automotive industry gets boost from electric vehicle sales, with full battery electrics accounting for more than 12 per cent of new car sales.
Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse

Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse

Australia has the competitive advantage necessary to become a leading global EV maker, but it will need a supportive federal government.
Swedish car and battery giants to build new gigafactory to supply Volvo and Polestar

Swedish car and battery giants to build new gigafactory to supply Volvo and Polestar

Automaker Volvo Cars and battery company Northvolt partner to build new battery manufacturing plant in Gothenburg.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Lower cost version with smaller battery on the way

Hyundai Ioniq 5: Lower cost version with smaller battery on the way

Hyundai looks to introduce more affordable variants of popular Ioniq 5 to Australia, but how much will they cost, and when will they be here?