Electric Cars

Tesla shares leap on news it will join prestigious S&P 500 index

Tesla shares leap on news it will join prestigious S&P 500 index

Tesla stocks surge 13% after trading on Monday on news it will be added to the prestigious S&P 500 index.
Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister wants electric car subsidies extended until 2025

Germany’s economy minister joins growing chorus of calls for extending subsidies to boost rollout of electric cars.
Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”

Musk urges caution as testers say latest Tesla FSD upgrade is “huge improvement”

Latest version of Tesla Full Self Driving beta self-driving software upgrade labelled “huge improvement”, while Elon Musk urges testers to remain “super cautious”.
Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June

Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June

Rivian to open all-electric ute and SUV configuration page on Monday (US time), with US deliveries to commence in June 2021.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV,  states push EV taxes, and more charging locations

Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit

Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit

Ford to hire additional employees and invest $US100 million to expand production capacity of its all-electric F-150 and all-new E-Transit.
Hyundai Kona Electric gets a Model 3 style smooth nose in design refresh

Hyundai Kona Electric gets a Model 3 style smooth nose in design refresh

Hyundai Kona Electric to enter 2021 with a fresh face to set it aside from its combustion stablemates.
BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release

BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release

BMW lifts lid on “new technology flagship” all-electric iX SUV, which is due to come onto market at end 2021 – including in Australia.