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Tesla adds the new Model 3 to referral program in Australia

Tesla adds the new Model 3 to referral program in Australia

Tesla’s recently refreshed Model 3 is now part of the referral program, giving owners incentives to help Tesla sell more cars in 2024.
Hyundai goes harder on hydrogen, says it should be “powering everything”

Hyundai goes harder on hydrogen, says it should be “powering everything”

Korean automaker and EV leader uses technology conference CES 2024 in Las Vegas to showcase an expansion in its controversial hydrogen strategy.
New EV brand launches in local market with electric van and buses

New EV brand launches in local market with electric van and buses

New commercial EV maker launches in local market, starting with last-mile electric vans and small buses.
NSW council launches shared e-scooter trial with Beam

NSW council launches shared e-scooter trial with Beam

First metro Sydney council-led electric scooter trial to run for 12 months in partnership with Beam, using Saturn 5 e-scooters.
Siemens to add up to 1,000 VW ID.4 EVs to its corporate fleet

Siemens to add up to 1,000 VW ID.4 EVs to its corporate fleet

German tech giant Siemens signs deal to supplement its company fleet of vehicles with up to 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles.
Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber will test its fully electric service in Melbourne first, offering free rides at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Kia EVs.
The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

Tesla Model Y could have been crowned Australia’s best-selling passenger car in 2023 were it not for a stinkbug infestation on a ship – but it could still claim that title in 2024.
MG jacks up prices of most popular EV models in Australia

MG jacks up prices of most popular EV models in Australia

MG raises prices of multiple EV variants across its electric car line up in Australia.