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Mini slashes price of its electric hatchback at it clears stocks for new model

Mini slashes price of its electric hatchback at it clears stocks for new model

Mini is offering a significant discount on its city electric hatch ahead of its new model’s arrival in 2024.
Looking for a new EV? Here’s the complete list of what’s available, and what’s coming

Looking for a new EV? Here’s the complete list of what’s available, and what’s coming

The Driven has revamped and upgraded its EV Models page, providing information and data on every EV model available for sale in Australia, what’s coming, and even second hand options.
Polestar 4 to boast lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar EVs, despite huge battery

Polestar 4 to boast lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar EVs, despite huge battery

Swedish based premium electric carmaker Polestar says that its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Polestar 4 “SUV coupe”, has the lowest carbon footprint of all Polestar cars to date.
VW teases ID.7 Tourer – its first electric wagon

VW teases ID.7 Tourer – its first electric wagon

Volkswagen has teased camouflaged photos of the ID.7 Tourer, an all-electric estate wagon which will launch in Europe in 2024.
Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck designed for pick-up and delivery applications.
BYD profits surge, as US legacy car makers drown in losses from EVs

BYD profits surge, as US legacy car makers drown in losses from EVs

BYD delivers profit surge and increased margins, as legacy car makers hit by big losses in EV manufacturing and threaten to slow down switch to electric.
Toyota teams up with Hyundai and Ampol for more hydrogen stations after dissing EVs

Toyota teams up with Hyundai and Ampol for more hydrogen stations after dissing EVs

Just days after saying EVs not suitable for Australia, Toyota says it is teaming up with Hyundai and Ampol to build new hydrogen refuelling stations.
Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a Model Y ahead of first deliveries

Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a Model Y ahead of first deliveries

A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted towing a Model Y on a large trailer, showcasing the upcoming vehicle’s towing capabilities.