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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.
Sleek Polestar 5 GT spotted testing on Australian roads

Sleek Polestar 5 GT spotted testing on Australian roads

Polestar 5, the upcoming sleek 4-door GT car to take on Porsche, has been spotted testing on local roads.
“Like gas in the energy sector:” Industry splits over extension of plug-in hybrid tax breaks

“Like gas in the energy sector:” Industry splits over extension of plug-in hybrid tax breaks

Do drivers still need a stepping stone to make the transition to an electric car? It’s a question that is dividing the automotive industry as tax exemption for plug-in hybrids comes to an end.
Volkswagen finally announces Australian pricing for ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs

Volkswagen finally announces Australian pricing for ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs

Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 and ID.5 are finally on the way to Australia, with pricing announced on what it calls “simply better electric SUVs”.
Lowest cost variant of refreshed Tesla Model Y launch series sells out in Australia

Lowest cost variant of refreshed Tesla Model Y launch series sells out in Australia

The cheapest variant offered in a special launch series of the refreshed Tesla Model Y has sold out, and is no longer available to Australian consumers.