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“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.
Mini adds bigger batteries, more range and dollars to EV lineup in Australia

Mini adds bigger batteries, more range and dollars to EV lineup in Australia

Mini will expand its Countryman lineup in Australia, with two new electric variants that will offer bigger batteries and more range to its existing electric offering with the Mini Cooper.
Friends with Benefits: The unexpected perks of being an EV owner

Friends with Benefits: The unexpected perks of being an EV owner

I’d never thought a car would be helpful for much more than taking me places. Here are four examples of the ways EV owners are enjoying the ride without even putting their foot on the accelerator.
One of first Tesla “foundation series” Cybertrucks re-sold for nearly $400,000

One of first Tesla “foundation series” Cybertrucks re-sold for nearly $400,000

One of the “foundation series” Cybertrucks owners has quickly flipped the shiny new steel-bodied trucks for twice what they paid only months ago.
Peugeot adds another electric car and an electric van to its Australian EV line-up

Peugeot adds another electric car and an electric van to its Australian EV line-up

Peugeot to launch another two EVs in 2024, this time a mid-sized electric hatchback and a larger van.
Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely

Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely

The fossil car lobby is promising another “mining tax” campaign against new emission standards. But the Japanese car makers do not appear to have the support of their peers.