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Polestar secures more funds amid cash drain and as it delays financial report

Polestar secures more funds amid cash drain and as it delays financial report

Polestar has secured a large financing facility to help prop up declining working capital, but has once again delayed publishing its most recent financials.
Tesla sales continue to plummet across Europe despite overall EV market growth

Tesla sales continue to plummet across Europe despite overall EV market growth

Tesla EV sales plummet across Europe, despite overall strong growth in the electric vehicle market.
Tesla electric car sales plunge again in Australia – Model 3 down more than 81 per cent

Tesla electric car sales plunge again in Australia – Model 3 down more than 81 per cent

Tesla sales plunge again in Australia in February, with the Model 3 slumping more than 81 per cent compared to the same month a year earlier.
Xpeng G6 review: sleek, tech-driven premium SUV that’s all the rage

Xpeng G6 review: sleek, tech-driven premium SUV that’s all the rage

Xpeng’s first model in Australia ticks quite a few boxes for electric SUV buyers while offering a sleek, tech-focused, well-rounded package.
Polestar gets order boost after offering big lease discounts to disgruntled Tesla owners

Polestar gets order boost after offering big lease discounts to disgruntled Tesla owners

Polestar says it has achieved some of its “highest order” days after offering big lease discounts to disgruntled owners of Tesla EVs.
“Tesla Takedown:” Protests erupt across US to rally against Elon Musk

“Tesla Takedown:” Protests erupt across US to rally against Elon Musk

Demonstrators gathered at more than 50 Tesla showrooms across the US over the weekend, part of a new movement called “Tesla takedown” that is responding to Elon Musk’s political interventions.
New 2025 Xpeng G6 debuts packed with upgrades inside and out

New 2025 Xpeng G6 debuts packed with upgrades inside and out

Xpeng’s G6 receives a facelift, packed with new features and technology to entice buyers in local and global markets.
Deepal S05 and E07 confirmed for Australia, showcased at Everything Electric

Deepal S05 and E07 confirmed for Australia, showcased at Everything Electric

Deepal, to expand its local line up of vehicles with two new models, an affordable SUV alongside a SUV that transforms into a ute.