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Tesla Model Y overtakes Mercedes-Benz GLC as Europe’s bestselling premium SUV

Tesla Model Y overtakes Mercedes-Benz GLC as Europe’s bestselling premium SUV

Tesla Model Y is now Europe’s best-selling premium midsize SUV.
Mercedes-Benz EQS EVs amongst 12,000 vehicles recalled in China

Mercedes-Benz EQS EVs amongst 12,000 vehicles recalled in China

Mercedes-Benz recalls nearly 12,000 vehicles in China, including 660 EQS EVs.
“Powerwalls on wheels:” The plan to make electric utes in Australia

“Powerwalls on wheels:” The plan to make electric utes in Australia

Roev – founded by two former Atlassian executives – has big plans to manufacturer EVs and convert utes into fleets of “powerwalls on wheels.”
Ampol lays out plan to become leading EV charging network

Ampol lays out plan to become leading EV charging network

Oil and gas major plans to become “leading EV charging network in Australia by 2030,” but says fuel efficiency standards will tax drivers.
Brisbane confirms order for 60 all-electric “trackless trams” with flash charging

Brisbane confirms order for 60 all-electric “trackless trams” with flash charging

Brisbane City Council’s ‘Brisbane Metro’ project officially places order for 60 high-capacity battery electric “trackless trams”.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 resale values drop in July

Hyundai Ioniq 5 resale values drop in July

Resale values for the Ioniq 5 come down after hitting a high in June.
Australia’s dirty and expensive car habit: $5.9 billion in extra fuel costs

Australia’s dirty and expensive car habit: $5.9 billion in extra fuel costs

Australians are paying a hefty price – including at the bowser, but also in health and emissions – for the lack of fuel standards.
Musk says Tesla may announce a new gigafactory location this year

Musk says Tesla may announce a new gigafactory location this year

Tesla co-founder and CEO tells shareholder meeting a new gigafactory location could be announced in the remaining months of 2022.