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Cadillac unveils right hand drive Lyriq EV as GM luxury brand returns to Australia

Cadillac unveils right hand drive Lyriq EV as GM luxury brand returns to Australia

General Motors signals the return of its luxury brand to Australia with the launch of the all-electric Cadillac Lyriq SUV in right-hand-drive.
One of Australia’s lowest cost EVs wins best new car of 2023 award

One of Australia’s lowest cost EVs wins best new car of 2023 award

MG4 voted car of the year in Australia, with refreshed Polestar 2 and the Hyundai Kona SUV also highly recommended.
BYD’s new electric SUV to make its debut this week, could be similar to Model Y

BYD’s new electric SUV to make its debut this week, could be similar to Model Y

BYD to reveal a new large all-electric SUV that could compete with the Model Y at an upcoming auto show.
EVs reach 18 per cent of new car market in Germany, as VW pips Tesla

EVs reach 18 per cent of new car market in Germany, as VW pips Tesla

More than 424,600 new passenger BEVs were registered from January until October this year, a share of 18 pct all new registrations, with VW pipping Tesla for market lead.
How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales

How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales

People with neighbours who drive electric vehicles are more likely to adopt the technology themselves, according to research that could be mirrored in Australia.
Volvo releases specs of the EM90, it’s first luxury electric people mover

Volvo releases specs of the EM90, it’s first luxury electric people mover

Volvo’s luxury electric people mover has been revealed to the world, with bi-directional charging, kicking off with pre-orders in China.
“Best in class:” Tesla strikes first major Supercharger supply deal for UK and Europe

“Best in class:” Tesla strikes first major Supercharger supply deal for UK and Europe

UK-based fuel and convenience store giant that had used Tritium EV chargers strikes first supply deal for Tesla Superchargers in UK and Europe to expand its network.
Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo snaps up Proterra battery business in bankruptcy sale

Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of bankrupt American electric vehicle (EV) and powertrain manufacture Proterra in a deal worth $US210 million.