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New 2025 Tesla Model Y spotted for first time

New 2025 Tesla Model Y spotted for first time

World’s best-selling car to be refreshed with the first sighting of the 2025 Tesla Model Y being tested.
BYD reaches 8 million new energy vehicle milestone, opens new plant in Thailand

BYD reaches 8 million new energy vehicle milestone, opens new plant in Thailand

BYD produces 8 million cars and opens a new plant much closer to Australia, setting the scene for what’s ahead.
Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia’s car market. Are we getting a good deal?

Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia’s car market. Are we getting a good deal?

As new, more affordable EVs continue to flood Australia’s car market, will consumers here be the winners?
Tesla finally adds a new paint colour to Australia’s best-selling electric sedan

Tesla finally adds a new paint colour to Australia’s best-selling electric sedan

Tesla adds rare exterior add-on to its popular Model 3 electric sedan in the form of Quicksilver paint colour.
Design meets EV technology: Behind the scenes at China EV maker Zeekr

Design meets EV technology: Behind the scenes at China EV maker Zeekr

Here’s what I learnt after experiencing first-hand Australian-bound Zeekr’s EV design and intelligent technology philosophy that will shape the local EV landscape.
Old matter, new purpose as Australian students help Polestar in quest for net-zero cars

Old matter, new purpose as Australian students help Polestar in quest for net-zero cars

Australian students share ideas to help Polestar’s goal to create a completely climate-neutral car by 2030, called Polestar 0, with no greenhouse gas emissions created in its production.
BYD begins deliveries of Sealion 6 “super-hybrid” in Australia

BYD begins deliveries of Sealion 6 “super-hybrid” in Australia

BYD says it has begun Australian deliveries of its new Sealion 6 “super-hybrid” car, which it says has already attracted more than 1,000 orders.  
Ford CEO promises low cost EV as he takes aim at American love of “monster” cars

Ford CEO promises low cost EV as he takes aim at American love of “monster” cars

Ford CEO takes aim at love of monster vehicles, and says the company is working on its own low cost EV to stay competitive in the market.