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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.
Maserati adds fourth EV to its growing electric range, but this one is a boat

Maserati adds fourth EV to its growing electric range, but this one is a boat

Maserati plans to be an all-electric marque by 2030, and has added an electric boat to its range of battery electric cars.
Electric ute gets closer to Australia, as Polestar owner launches in right hand market

Electric ute gets closer to Australia, as Polestar owner launches in right hand market

A new ute is heading over to Thailand in the coming months, paving the path for a potential Australian launch soon after.