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Mid-spec VW ID.4 electric SUVs arrive in Australia

Mid-spec VW ID.4 electric SUVs arrive in Australia

Two VW ID.4s arrive in Zetland, Sydney as the German carmaker prepares for its introduction to the local market in October.
Breakfast’s up! Family takes Hyundai Ioniq 5 camping to try out V2L

Breakfast’s up! Family takes Hyundai Ioniq 5 camping to try out V2L

Space, ultra-fast charging and safety features made the Ioniq 5 the electric choice for this family. But it was the V2L that intrigued them most, and took them camping.
BYD Atto 3 servicing costs slashed and free first year offered after customer protests

BYD Atto 3 servicing costs slashed and free first year offered after customer protests

Servicing costs for BYD Atto electric car slashed by nearly one quarter, and one year offered free after backlash from customers.
Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucking fleet is killing people and should be banned from cities. And most people would probably agree.
BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be

BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be

The Atto 3 delivers what a ground-up EV is supposed to – at a price getting close to what people pay for ICE cars. Here’s how it changes the game in Australia.
Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Europe, China and the US are currently in a race to top global electric vehicle sales. Ultimately, who wins comes down to regulatory standards and incentives.
Convertible electric Wuling Mini goes on sale

Convertible electric Wuling Mini goes on sale

A convertible model of the hugely popular Hongguang Mini to be launched in September in association with US fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar.
Mercedes-Benz begins US production of EQS all-electric luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz begins US production of EQS all-electric luxury SUV

Luxury automaker begins production of the first all-electric Mercedes-EQ built in the United States, the new EQS SUV.