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MG opens orders for Cyberster sports convertible in China, with right-hand drive to follow

MG opens orders for Cyberster sports convertible in China, with right-hand drive to follow

MG is taking things to another level with its upcoming electric roadster as order books open in China.
Another MG4 Xpower “hot-hatch” spotted in Sydney

Another MG4 Xpower “hot-hatch” spotted in Sydney

New photos showcase MG’s answer to performance “hot-hatch” from various angles.
Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 bn

Germany has subsidised a total of two million electric cars, at a cost of $A16.5 bn

The German government has spent a total of €9.5 billion to subsidise the purchase of two million electric cars, reports business daily Handelsblatt.
Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla highlights why the new Model 3 is engineered to be more fun to drive and “the best model 3” so far.
Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment

Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment

Victorians who drive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being slugged with unfair charges under a tax scheme the Greens say has been a “dog’s breakfast” from the start.
BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD shares highlights from a massive Australian EV test-drive event with more than 1400 taking an Atto 3 for a spin, and hundreds making an order.
Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Faster, cleaner: Largest electric mining truck, with swappable 354kWh batteries, is being trialled at an Australian gold mine.