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Kia counts on success of new EV3 and EV5 to spare it from vehicle emission fines

Kia counts on success of new EV3 and EV5 to spare it from vehicle emission fines

South Korea carmaker says its two new electric model releases should be sufficiently “mass market” to spare it from the risk of fines in Australia.
Backlash against Musk causes Tesla’s biggest ever global quarterly sales slump

Backlash against Musk causes Tesla’s biggest ever global quarterly sales slump

Tesla says global EV sales plunged to just over 336,000 in the March quarter, down 50,000 from a disrupted quarter last year and far below the 442,000 sales in the same period of 2023.
BYD sells 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids in first quarter, as it extends lead over Tesla

BYD sells 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids in first quarter, as it extends lead over Tesla

Chinese automotive giant BYD has sold more than one million new energy vehicles in the first quarter, a 60 per cent jump from the same period last year.
Tesla sales slump continues in Europe despite growing EV market, zero interest loans offered in China

Tesla sales slump continues in Europe despite growing EV market, zero interest loans offered in China

Tesla sales continue plunge in most of Europe in March. And while some brighter spots emerge, the Musk-led EV maker is trailing well behind the overall market growth.
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.