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Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for sale in Australia

Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for sale in Australia

Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L has received ADR approval in Australia, paving the way for the longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.
Farizon offers $3,888 cashback on electric SV van

Farizon offers $3,888 cashback on electric SV van

Farizon offers a cash-back deal on its SV electric van as part of Lunar New Year bid to help grow sales.
ICE trucks and buses cost society billions in premature deaths, chronic illness

ICE trucks and buses cost society billions in premature deaths, chronic illness

Premature deaths and childhood asthma are among the health risks of allowing high-polluting heavy vehicles to travel on populated routes.
Hyundai confirms base variant of their newest and potentially best-selling EV

Hyundai confirms base variant of their newest and potentially best-selling EV

Hyundai thinks the new Elexio could become its best-selling EV in Australia – and now it’s getting a cheaper version. Here’s what the new entry-level variant adds (and what it leaves out).
BYD’s possible next EV for Australia – a luxurious people mover – spotted in the wild

BYD’s possible next EV for Australia – a luxurious people mover – spotted in the wild

BYD’s next luxury offering and likely its longest-wheel-base model yet, spotted in Melbourne.
Tesla launches cheapest Cybertruck under $A85,000

Tesla launches cheapest Cybertruck under $A85,000

More than two years since the first batch of Cybertruck deliveries, the cheapest version has landed, priced at $A85,000 with more than 520 km of range.
Polestar details plan for its next four EV model launches

Polestar details plan for its next four EV model launches

Polestar’s head office in Sweden has released more detailed plans regarding the arrival of four new models over the next two years.
Tesla cars with FSD Supervised have officially driven 13 billion kilometres

Tesla cars with FSD Supervised have officially driven 13 billion kilometres

New data shows Tesla’s FSD Supervised usage now exceeds 13 billion km ahead of rapid expansion in 2026.