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First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race – as a safety car

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race – as a safety car

Australia’s Supercar race series has gone electric – but just for their safety cars.
Tesla Model 3 “rally” car – with seats stripped out and a roll cage – is put up for auction

Tesla Model 3 “rally” car – with seats stripped out and a roll cage – is put up for auction

A WA electric rally car gets good interest from bidders at online auction after spending years in racing.
“Intriguing challenge:” Hyundai breaks ranks to support vehicle efficiency standard

“Intriguing challenge:” Hyundai breaks ranks to support vehicle efficiency standard

Hyundai Australia has broken ranks with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and is supporting the government’s “preferred option” for a National Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
What would a vehicle efficiency standard for new cars cost – or save – Australian drivers?

What would a vehicle efficiency standard for new cars cost – or save – Australian drivers?

Peter Dutton is saying a vehicle efficiency standard will increase vehicle costs on Australians. But data going back decades in other countries suggests the opposite.
Good for business and driver health: EVs set to revolutionise last-mile delivery

Good for business and driver health: EVs set to revolutionise last-mile delivery

Everything Electric panel reveals EVs are already providing huge cost savings for businesses and improving the lives of road transport workers.
“We have huge plans for 2024:” Australian BYD distributor appoints new CEO

“We have huge plans for 2024:” Australian BYD distributor appoints new CEO

With a range of new models 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed year for BYD in Australia as their exclusive distributor appoints new CEO.
China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year

China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year

Chinese car manufacturer Chery has confirmed it will launch the electric version of the Omoda 5 in Australia by mid-2024, its first EV in the local market.
BYD Dolphin Mini heads to more international markets, starting at $A33,900

BYD Dolphin Mini heads to more international markets, starting at $A33,900

BYD’s smallest and best-selling vehicle on its way to more international markets, this time landing in South America.