Jeep unveils all-electric Magneto concept at Easter “Safari” event
Jeep provides glimpse of a handful of new Jeep concept vehicles, including its first battery electric off road vehicle.
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Toyota reveals pricing for its first electric SUV, the bZ4X
Toyota reveals pricing and officially launches its first electric SUV, the bZ4X, which goes on sale in the US this week. But not Australia.
Porsche shows how electric Taycans can help the grid with V2G
Porsche conducts test with five of its high priced electric Taycans providing vehicle-to-grid services to local network.
Nio forced to halt production due to Covid, supply chain shortages
EV manufacturer Nio suspends production due to local supply chain issues due to continuing Covid-19 lockdowns in China.
New BYD Thai factory to make electric cars for RHD markets
BYD prepares to set up a new manufacturing plant in Thailand to make electric cars for right-hand-drive markets such as the UK and Australia.
GM’s autonomous EV “bolts” after being pulled over by police
An autonomous Chevy Bolt gets pulled over by San Francisco police only to then appear to take matters into its own ‘hands’ and speed off.
Tesla raises Model 3 Long Range and Performance prices in US
Tesla increases the price of its Model 3 again in the US, just three weeks after a general increase to all of its models.
Elon Musk announces Tesla Robotaxi EV at Texas factory opening
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VW’s big electric vehicle plans to outsell Tesla in Australia
VW predicts it will eventually outsell Tesla in Australia once it starts bringing its ID series, Cupra Borns and Skoda Enyaqs to the market.
GM and Honda team up to make “affordable” EVs to help more people go electric
General Motors partners with Honda to “put people all over the world into EVs faster than either company could achieve on its own.”