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Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol to treble EV charging bays and cash in on charging times, but believes fossil fuel sales will remain strong and is unfazed by new emissions standards.
BYD luxury brand to launch quad-motor supercar in coming days

BYD luxury brand to launch quad-motor supercar in coming days

BYD to launch it’s first supercar in the coming days, packing a quad-motor powertrain.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings on the rise, prices fall, after refresh launch

Used Tesla Model 3 listings on the rise, prices fall, after refresh launch

Used Tesla Model 3 listings have risen by 14.9% in 2024, making some Teslas cheaper than new MG and BYD electric cars.
Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses

Germany axes subsidies for electric trucks and buses

The German government has terminated two subsidy schemes for electric trucks and buses, because of budget constraints.
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.