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MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models

MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models

MG reveals details and specs and opens registrations of interest for two new premium EVs at the Melbourne Motor Show.
JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute

JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute

JAC Motors premiers a powerful plug in Ute at the Melbourne Motor Show with 100kms of electric range, and teases images of a forthcoming fully electric ute.
Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000

Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000

Zeekr slashes prices of its Zeekr X electric SUV as the brand gears up for the release of new EV models. Existing owners will be offered free servicing.
“We’re over it:” Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?

“We’re over it:” Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?

When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla. 
MG reveals key upgrades to charging and battery in new MGS5 EV

MG reveals key upgrades to charging and battery in new MGS5 EV

Details of MG’s newest affordable EV specs revealed, showing updates in charging, space and battery technology.
“Passion for Tesla has suffered:” Germany sees opportunity for its own EV makers

“Passion for Tesla has suffered:” Germany sees opportunity for its own EV makers

German economic minister says passion for Tesla EVs has suffered, as Elon Musk’s brand suffers another big fall, and goes backwards in the UK despite record EV sales there.
Economists want focus on battery trucks, say hydrogen freight “makes little sense”

Economists want focus on battery trucks, say hydrogen freight “makes little sense”

Economists in Europe have called on governments to focus on battery electric trucks to decarbonise freight because hydrogen trucks are not efficient and supporting them “makes little sense.”
Australian EV sales bounce back in March to end quarter on high, despite Tesla struggles

Australian EV sales bounce back in March to end quarter on high, despite Tesla struggles

Updated: EV sales see a resurgence as new models make an impact on overall sales, with BYD chasing down Tesla and plug-in hybrid sales jumping sharply in the last month of FBT exemptions.