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GWM electrified SUV lands in Australia, boasting longest EV-only range for plug in hybrid

GWM electrified SUV lands in Australia, boasting longest EV-only range for plug in hybrid

GWM officially launches its high-powered tri-motor Haval H6GT PHEV family SUV in Australia with impressive performance.
Toyota teases new “sleek and stylish” battery EV

Toyota teases new “sleek and stylish” battery EV

Toyota provides barest hints of the new “sleek and stylish” fully electric coupe that it will unveil in March.
Ohme launches managed installation service for its home EV chargers

Ohme launches managed installation service for its home EV chargers

Smart EV charging company Ohme is introducing a new managed installation service for its home EV chargers in Australia.
Mercedes begins testing solid-state battery that can deliver 1,000 km range

Mercedes begins testing solid-state battery that can deliver 1,000 km range

German auto giant says it is testing a “world first” solid-state battery-powered vehicle that promises up to 1,000km of electric driving range.
City autopilot: Tesla FSD enters China with owners showcasing it on city streets

City autopilot: Tesla FSD enters China with owners showcasing it on city streets

Tesla full-self-driving (FSD) enters China in a monumental step for autonomous driving in the world’s biggest car market.
“Toxic contagion:” Tesla sales plunge in Europe as consumers, and cartoonists, respond to Musk

“Toxic contagion:” Tesla sales plunge in Europe as consumers, and cartoonists, respond to Musk

Leading EV analysts now acknowledge Elon Musk’s “toxic contagion” on the market, as cartoonists and poster makers target the Tesla boss and new sales data underline the scale of its free-fall.
Tesla hit by Australian class action over range and self driving claims, phantom braking

Tesla hit by Australian class action over range and self driving claims, phantom braking

Australian owners have accused Elon Musk’s Tesla of overstating its electric cars’ battery life and self-driving capabilities in a class-action lawsuit.
Tesla engineering VP says Model S and Model X refresh due this year

Tesla engineering VP says Model S and Model X refresh due this year

Senior Tesla executive reveals that two of Tesla’s iconic models will be refreshed in 2025.