Electric Cars

BMW launches new iX3, brings electric back into range of core brands

BMW launches new iX3, brings electric back into range of core brands

BMW launches the iX3 – bringing electric to its core models for the first time – which will be available in Australia by mid 2021.
Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 flagship electric vehicle

Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 flagship electric vehicle

Volkswagen says orders for its flagship electric car model ID.3 will open to the general public in a number of European countries next week, on July 20.
Audi says will continue to “massively” invest in combustion engines

Audi says will continue to “massively” invest in combustion engines

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says combustion engines will be “alive for a very long time”.
“Adventure EV” maker Rivian raises $A3.6 billion to roll out first electric

“Adventure EV” maker Rivian raises $A3.6 billion to roll out first electric

Electric Ute and SUV manufacturer Rivian raises $A3.6 billion, with further backing from Amazon, BlackRock and George Soros.
Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker gets backing from billionaire in fund raising for its Ocean all-electric luxury SUV – with solar roof.
Audi unveils e-tron Q4 Sportback, opens gateway to mass EV production

Audi unveils e-tron Q4 Sportback, opens gateway to mass EV production

Audi adds another e-tron string to its electric vehicle bow, announcing the Q4 Sportback e-tron concept to a worldwide press audience on Tuesday.
Porsche $1 billion factory readies to build electric vehicles

Porsche $1 billion factory readies to build electric vehicles

Construction work on Porsche’s €600 million expansion of its Leipzig manufacturing facility continues apace as it moves towards the beginning of electromobility production.
Tesla Model 3 boosts UK electric car market in June as overall market slumps

Tesla Model 3 boosts UK electric car market in June as overall market slumps

The Tesla Model 3 makes its mark in the UK, where EV sales surge in June as the overall new car market slumps again.