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Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

More than 1600 Australian electric car drivers will be slowed down by a worldwide recall after a luxury car brand revealed a serious braking issue with one of its most popular models.
Chinese car maker Zeekr gets approval for first Australian bound electric SUV

Chinese car maker Zeekr gets approval for first Australian bound electric SUV

Zeekr’s first Australian-bound EV gets approval with two key variants for imminent local launch.
Massive subsidies for “big, dumb utes” pulling customers away from electric alternatives

Massive subsidies for “big, dumb utes” pulling customers away from electric alternatives

Australians are losing $250 million in tax revenue from subsidies for big utes that are damaging roads and the environment, Australia Institute says.
Smart phone giant Xiaomi reveals tri-motor hyper car to take on Porsche

Smart phone giant Xiaomi reveals tri-motor hyper car to take on Porsche

Xiaomi the smartphone maker reveals a hyper car prototype with big ambitions.
Every third car sold in the US could be electric by 2027, despite current stall

Every third car sold in the US could be electric by 2027, despite current stall

New BNEF analysis predicts EVs might account for nearly one-third of new car sales in the US by 2027, although that comes with a significant caveat.
BMW electric vehicle sales soar as Mercedes EV sales sink

BMW electric vehicle sales soar as Mercedes EV sales sink

EV sales from Mercedes group down sharply, but they are up significantly at BMW,
Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers

Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers

Tesla opens multiple new sites across multiple states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further.
Second-hand electric car sales more than triple, as utes slow down

Second-hand electric car sales more than triple, as utes slow down

Used electric vehicles have been a standout seller, a new report shows, jumping 91 per cent in the last quarter and up 246 per cent on this time last year.