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Jeep unveils first look inside the new all-electric Wagoneer S

Jeep unveils first look inside the new all-electric Wagoneer S

Jeep has given us a peek at the upcoming all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S, one of three of its new EVs that are due to be released in Australia over the next few years.
Polestar opens orders for latest electric SUV coupé Polestar 4, its fastest to date

Polestar opens orders for latest electric SUV coupé Polestar 4, its fastest to date

The Polestar 4, with an impressive drivetrain and battery pack, is now available to order for Australian and European customers.
Everything Electric opens on Friday: How to get discount tickets to Australia’s biggest EV show

Everything Electric opens on Friday: How to get discount tickets to Australia’s biggest EV show

Everything Electric will be the biggest EV and home energy show in Australia. The Driven is the media partner and is offering discount tickets to the event. See you there!
More than 500 new Model 3 EVs “recalled” due to child seat safety issue

More than 500 new Model 3 EVs “recalled” due to child seat safety issue

More than 500 new Model 3 electric cars have been recalled within weeks of their release in Australia after a change to an important safety feature.
BYD electric ute spotted in the wild, looking more finished

BYD electric ute spotted in the wild, looking more finished

A BYD electric ute has been spotted testing in China, and could be launched in Australia in 2024.
Shock report finds legacy car companies are bigger polluters than Big Oil

Shock report finds legacy car companies are bigger polluters than Big Oil

Investments into legacy car makers are actually more carbon intense than investments in oil companies, and major firms such as Toyota, VW and Stellantis are way offline, according to new report.
New EV models in 2024: What we will see, and what we likely won’t see

New EV models in 2024: What we will see, and what we likely won’t see

Which new EVs are we likely to see launched in 2024? And which of those promised for launch are looking unlikely? Any electric utes?
Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance variant as Top Gear host takes delivery

Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance variant as Top Gear host takes delivery

Top Gear’s James May takes delivery of new Model 3 as Tesla confirms upcoming top-spec Performance variant.