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BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute

BYD says more than 2,000 orders taken in first 24 hours for Shark plug in ute

BYD says interest in new plug in hybrid Shark 6 ute means it could become the best selling car in Australia.
Ford targets Australian tradies with electric E-Transit Custom van and a plug in ute

Ford targets Australian tradies with electric E-Transit Custom van and a plug in ute

The wait is over … well to at least see the Ford E-Transit custom 1t van and the plug in hybrid Ranger ute which are now on display in Australia.
Top China car brand GAC springs surprise with release of first EV in Australian market

Top China car brand GAC springs surprise with release of first EV in Australian market

GAC has surprised many by announcing its entry into the Australian market in Melbourne this week, starting with its global electric model, the Aion V.
Hyundai releases teaser images of Ioniq 9 as first cars spotted in the wild

Hyundai releases teaser images of Ioniq 9 as first cars spotted in the wild

Hyundai releases teaser images of Ioniq 9, its new large electric SUV headed to Australia in 2025, with more details revealed when car was spotted in the wild.
BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website

BYD launches Shark 6 electric ute with lower than expected pricing that crashed website

BYD’s first ute is set to take on the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, and is priced to compete – so much so that its website crashed.
Toyota and BHP to trial “first-ever” battery electric Hilux double cab ute

Toyota and BHP to trial “first-ever” battery electric Hilux double cab ute

BHP to trial a fully electric Toyota Hilux dual cab prototype ute at its Port Hedland operations.
No pedals, no steering wheels, but a very big screen: Tesla Cybercab spotted in daylight for first time

No pedals, no steering wheels, but a very big screen: Tesla Cybercab spotted in daylight for first time

Tesla’s robotaxi, the Cybercab spotted in daylight at an event in Texas, showcasing details of the steering wheel-less car from the future.
“No coherent vision:” Unions fear VW will close three factories as it struggles with EV switch

“No coherent vision:” Unions fear VW will close three factories as it struggles with EV switch

Unions fear that VW will shut three factories in Germany, a big deal in a country where the car maker employs 120,000 people but is struggling with the switch to electric.