Tesla ends lifetime standard connectivity subscription
Tesla has been on the forefront of the introduction of connectivity in cars, but now has reduced lifetime standard connectivity to eight years.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?
A reader asks: In autumn 2023 I’m considering changing to an “electric van lifestyle” – a “green nomad”, if you will. What's out there?
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Porsche's "entry-level" rear-wheel-drive Taycan is still a head turner, even if it is the baby of the brand's all-electric range.
BYD Atto 3 gets Australian regulator approval
Good news for thousands of BYD Atto 3 order holders after it received Australian Design Rules (ADR) approval.
The Driven Podcast: Rebel with an electric cause
We talk to Werner Tietz and Kai Vogler about the launch of the Cupra Born long range electric hatch in Australia.
Cupra lands in Australia with electric hatch and plans for two more EVs from 2025
Spanish car company Cupra is buoyed by new EV friendly federal government, and plans to bring in another two electric cars after release of long range Born hatch.
Porsche plans new addition to luxury all-electric SUV market
Porsche plays to its strengths, revealing plans to add a new luxury all-electric SUV model to its growing zero emissions portfolio.