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Tesla expected to launch lower cost, no frills Model Y in coming months

Tesla expected to launch lower cost, no frills Model Y in coming months

Details of Tesla’s lower cost Model Y launch and early specs have been shared on social media, hinting the car’s release is just months away.
Tesla’s new 7-seater Model Y rumoured to go into production in coming weeks

Tesla’s new 7-seater Model Y rumoured to go into production in coming weeks

New reports have surfaced, revealing a new bigger Model Y with more seats and space to go into production in coming weeks.
Tesla hikes prices in Canada thanks to Trump’s trade war, as prices slashed in Australia

Tesla hikes prices in Canada thanks to Trump’s trade war, as prices slashed in Australia

Tesla has been forced to increase its car prices in Canada – by between $C10,000 and $C30,000 – thanks to the tariff war triggered by Donald Trump. But in Australia, Model Y prices are being slashed.
Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.
Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the roads.
Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans

Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans

Nissan has reportedly cancelled plans to produce two electric sedans at its American factories and is also reconsidering the “development schedule” of two battery electric crossovers.
BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

BYD’s off-roading brand has begun deliveries of its first fully electric model, the Tai 3, and reports strong demand.
MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches a RWD variant of the two door, scissor door equipped electric drop-top Cyberster, its most affordable variant yet.