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MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia

MG prices new premium electric SUV that is now on sale in Australia

MG has announced that its new premium electric SUV, the MGS6, has officially gone on sale in Australia, boasting a range of up to 530 kilometres and a starting price from $49,990.
BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range

BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range

Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech.
BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price

BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price

BYD’s updated Atto 3 brings faster charging, new batteries and a much lower starting price in China. But will Australia get the same version?
BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing

BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing

BYD’s expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode.
“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets

“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets

Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution – with a twist – for its new electric van.
Tesla produces the last of the iconic EVs that changed the industry

Tesla produces the last of the iconic EVs that changed the industry

Tesla produces and delivers the last Model S and Model X vehicles to customers. The production lines will now be used for humanoid robots.
Tesla says its Semi electric trucks enjoy less down-time than diesels

Tesla says its Semi electric trucks enjoy less down-time than diesels

Tesla reveals new data showing impressive Semi electric truck uptime – and significantly higher than diesel equivalents.