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Tesla Model S goes bush on mission to reduce energy poverty

Tesla Model S goes bush on mission to reduce energy poverty

“Hey John, I just saw a bloody Tesla. What’s that doing out here!” Fighting energy poverty, that’s what.
Musk reveals when Tesla full self-driving beta may reach Australia

Musk reveals when Tesla full self-driving beta may reach Australia

CEO Elon Musk responds to local Tesla vlogger about the timing of Tesla FSD beta for right-hand drive markets like Australia.
Volkswagen adds two lower priced variants to ID.5 E SUV-coupé

Volkswagen adds two lower priced variants to ID.5 E SUV-coupé

Volkswagen adds two new entry-level variants to its ID.5 and ID.5 GTX families which will be available across all three ID.5 powertrain options.
Tesla Model S owner passes incredible one million mile mark, but may switch to Lucid

Tesla Model S owner passes incredible one million mile mark, but may switch to Lucid

Hansjörg Gemmingen reaches another remarkable milestone in his Tesla Model S, but is considering changing to a Lucid Air.
Tesla expands radar-free Autopilot to Australia and New Zealand

Tesla expands radar-free Autopilot to Australia and New Zealand

Tesla Vision – the EV maker’s camera-based Autopilot feature which transitions away from radars – is being extended to Australia and New Zealand.
Chevrolet teases first image of Blazer EV SS crossover

Chevrolet teases first image of Blazer EV SS crossover

Chevrolet teases 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, a sleek crossover that will bear the brand’s legendary SS nameplate.
Elon Musk promises more Model Ys as wait times blow out to 2023

Elon Musk promises more Model Ys as wait times blow out to 2023

Elon Musk so surprised by Australia’s Model Y demand he promises to ramp up production. How many orders has Tesla taken so far?
Bigger than the Model 3: How the Model Y shapes up to Tesla’s electric sedan

Bigger than the Model 3: How the Model Y shapes up to Tesla’s electric sedan

Is the Model Y really that much bigger than the Model 3? In some ways, yes. In others, no. This is how it measures up.