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VW ID. Polo launches in the UK … but will we see this electric small passenger car in Australia?

VW ID. Polo launches in the UK … but will we see this electric small passenger car in Australia?

Australia needs some more small electric passenger cars. But of many those on offer overseas, only the VW ID.4 seems likely for Australia, and that is far from certain.
Tesla Model Y six seater now available for immediate delivery in Australia

Tesla Model Y six seater now available for immediate delivery in Australia

Longest range and six-seater version of best-selling Model Y now available for immediate delivery in many states in Australia.
Volvo EX60 electric SUV gets sales approval with 2,400 kg towing ahead of imminent launch

Volvo EX60 electric SUV gets sales approval with 2,400 kg towing ahead of imminent launch

Volvo gets approval for its EX60 electric SUV in Australia, with long range offerings and 2.4 tonne tow capacity.
BYD provides sneak peek of new flagship sedan with over 1,000 km of EV range and flash charging

BYD provides sneak peek of new flagship sedan with over 1,000 km of EV range and flash charging

BYD teases new flagship sedan, which it calls the Da Han, and will feature its latest Flash Charging tech.
Xpeng gives first glimpse of right hand version of its L03 electric fastback

Xpeng gives first glimpse of right hand version of its L03 electric fastback

Xpeng gives first view of the right hand version of its not-so-small L03 electric fastback, but who decided to put the charging port on the driver’s side?
Tesla profits squeezed by big bets on AI, merger with SpaceX not ruled out by Elon Musk

Tesla profits squeezed by big bets on AI, merger with SpaceX not ruled out by Elon Musk

Tesla is now pulling in more than $US100 billion in revenue per year, but its margins are being crunched by its big bets on AI and FSD and robots.
Volkswagen strikes success with electric ID Polo, unveils new ID Cross EV as massive job cuts loom

Volkswagen strikes success with electric ID Polo, unveils new ID Cross EV as massive job cuts loom

VW strikes early success with electric ID Polo, unveils new electric ID Cross and at the same time contemplates job cuts of up to 100,000 as it faces China competition.
Range Rover Sport Electric will be brand’s second EV

Range Rover Sport Electric will be brand’s second EV

Range Rover to launch its second EV, the Sport Electric, a luxury electric SUV that the company hopes will “redefine” the segment.