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Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another $US400 million in equity to overcome cash crunch

Polestar secures another major fund raising, this time a $US400 million (approximately $A570 million) equity investment to help secure its financial stability.
BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

BYD, Zeekr and Geely take top spots in EV sales, as Tesla slump heralds changing of guard

Electric vehicle sales signal a potential changing of the guard as China-made EVs take the top five positions, pushing long-term market leader Tesla well down the order.
Tesla sales in January dip despite multiple incentives

Tesla sales in January dip despite multiple incentives

Tesla sales off to a slow start in 2026 despite making multiple offers to keep buyers interested in the brand.
Tesla renames its lineup in Australia, no cheaper model on the cards

Tesla renames its lineup in Australia, no cheaper model on the cards

Tesla renames its models in Australia to bring it in line with global naming, announces no cheaper models for our market.
MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models

MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models

MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000, now available until end of February.
Volkswagen announces more price cuts for ID. Buzz electric vans in Australia

Volkswagen announces more price cuts for ID. Buzz electric vans in Australia

VW announces more cuts and changes to the pricing of its ID Buzz electric vans, following the success of its last changes.
Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a “driver’s car” without the bings and bongs

Polestar 2 refresh: Useful tweaks to a “driver’s car” without the bings and bongs

When a manufacturer gets it right ‘out of the box’, there is often an expectation that an update could make it worse rather than better. Polestar have avoided that temptation with the Polestar 2 refresh.
CEFC provides $60m to help Hyundai and Kia offer discounted financing to EV buyers

CEFC provides $60m to help Hyundai and Kia offer discounted financing to EV buyers

CEFC to provide $60 million to help South Korea car maker offer discounted finance on EVs made by Hyundai and Kia.