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Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV

Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV

British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model.
Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons

Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons

Battery electric vehicle sales in Australia have flattened in recent months partly due to governments axing incentives, concerns about safety and depreciation, and misinformation.
MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia

MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia

After the success of MG4 electric hatch, a new SUV model is spotted being evaluated for Australia.
Kia reveals pricing of new EV5, pitched below Tesla Model Y

Kia reveals pricing of new EV5, pitched below Tesla Model Y

Kia’s new mass-market EV lands in Australia in the form of EV5 priced below the best-selling Model Y.
“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future

“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future

Tesla finally unveils the prototype of its robotaxi with no steering wheels or pedals, and introduced the Tesla robovan as an added surprise. But not everyone is convinced.
Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

Nissan says it has slashed the cost of V2G charging technology, with new on-board tech making it the same price as existing home chargers.
BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024

BMW says Australian battery electric registrations have trebled in 2024

BMW sees a massive surge in EV registrations in 2024 in Australia with its most popular electric model easily outselling its petrol equivalent.
First police Tesla Cybertruck makes its way into movie trailer-like showcase

First police Tesla Cybertruck makes its way into movie trailer-like showcase

A Tesla Cybertruck has been added to a police fleet in the US, believed to be the first of its kind in an effort to promote EVs and solve crime.