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AEVA hosts first-of-a-kind EV rally to highlight electric alternative to fossil fuels

AEVA hosts first-of-a-kind EV rally to highlight electric alternative to fossil fuels

The world’s longest continuously running EV association hosts an EV rally to highlight benefits of electric cars as world reels from latest oil shock and fuel prices soar.
First Tesla Model Y L 6-seater EVs land in Australia

First Tesla Model Y L 6-seater EVs land in Australia

First of Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L spotted in Melbourne , days after local availability announcement.
The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?

The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?

What do the dying embers of the fossil car industry look like? Who gets to sell the last ICE car? Norway provides a case study.
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range

BYD’s latest innovation pushes EV range past 1,000 km, setting a new benchmark for long-distance electric driving.
Greens score surprise win in heart of German car industry threatened by Chinese EVs

Greens score surprise win in heart of German car industry threatened by Chinese EVs

Greens narrowly defeat chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives in a state election in Germany’s wealthy region of Baden-Württemberg, home to car industry giants Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch.
BMW launches first Neue Klasse EV in Australia at a price to undercut rivals

BMW launches first Neue Klasse EV in Australia at a price to undercut rivals

BMW has unveiled the Australian pricing for its all-electric iX3, undercutting offers from rivals such as Audi, Porsche, Genesis, Polestar and Cadillac.
EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount

EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount

EV industry launches new national campaign urging the federal government to keep the successful electric car discount.
Tesla confirms its biggest Model Y for Australia, longer and with 6 seats

Tesla confirms its biggest Model Y for Australia, longer and with 6 seats

Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L confirmed for Australia in 2026 with this longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.