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Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi to bring its more affordable electric model to Australia in 2024.
Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.
Fisker hints at bringing Ocean electric SUV to Australia

Fisker hints at bringing Ocean electric SUV to Australia

Fisker has already launched in multiple markets in its first year of production with CEO hinting Australia being on the list of upcoming countries.
Electric dreams drive return of motor shows to Melbourne after more than a decade

Electric dreams drive return of motor shows to Melbourne after more than a decade

Twenty automotive brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off new and unreleased electric vehicles at the Melbourne EV Show over three days starting on Friday.
EV sales point to oil demand peaking by 2030 – so why is big oil ramping up production?

EV sales point to oil demand peaking by 2030 – so why is big oil ramping up production?

Global EV growth is being forecast by the IEA to drive an overall peak in oil demand within just a few years. So why is the oil industry ramping back up?
MG4 Xpower Performance: Fastest electric hatchback spotted in Australia

MG4 Xpower Performance: Fastest electric hatchback spotted in Australia

Australia’s fastest electric hatchback has been spotted in Sydney, ahead of an imminent launch.
Volvo to end diesel car production in early 2024 on its route to all electric

Volvo to end diesel car production in early 2024 on its route to all electric

Swedish-based automaker Volvo Cars has announced that it will end production of all diesel-powered car models by early 2024.
Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher

Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher

As electric vehicle numbers grow, recent reports might lead some people to fear fire risks will increase. The data suggests the opposite is true.