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Hitting the brakes: Sales of plug in hybrids under cloud as tax cut ends

Hitting the brakes: Sales of plug in hybrids under cloud as tax cut ends

A tax concession for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has come to the end of the road and experts say it could affect future car sales and emissions.
Tesla sales stagnate in Norway despite arrival of new Model Y, and surging EV market

Tesla sales stagnate in Norway despite arrival of new Model Y, and surging EV market

The refreshed Model Y has begun sales in Norway, the world’s leading electric vehicle market. Did it make a difference?
Volkswagen offers free EV charger and installation for some ID.4 and ID.5 customers

Volkswagen offers free EV charger and installation for some ID.4 and ID.5 customers

Volkswagen is offering a free home EV charger and standard installation for the first 500 customers to purchase a 2025 ID.4 Pro or 2025 ID.5 GTX in Australia.
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Elon Musk marketed EVs to wealthy early-adopter men – but in the long run, more diverse messaging will help the industry.
Nissan unveils new SUV-style Leaf bound for Australia in 2026

Nissan unveils new SUV-style Leaf bound for Australia in 2026

Nissan has unveiled the third generation of its groundbreaking all-electric Leaf, ahead of a full launch in the middle of the year, and heading to Australian shores in 2026.
BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price

BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price

BYD launches new off-road model, its first fully electric model that’s aimed at family adventure SUV market. It even has a launch pad for drones.
MG to unveil new low cost S5 EV along with two new electric luxury cars

MG to unveil new low cost S5 EV along with two new electric luxury cars

MG to unveil new affordable MGS5 EV, a successor to the popular MG ZS EV and the MG4, at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show next weekend.
Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD’s megawatt milestone

Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD’s megawatt milestone

Zeekr announces a new benchmark in ultra-fast-charging with its upcoming 1,200 kW charging stations.