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Polestar 3 and 4 to target popular markets held by Porsche Cayenne and Macan

Polestar 3 and 4 to target popular markets held by Porsche Cayenne and Macan

Polestar confirms that its next two electric cars will be priced and designed to compete against two popular Porsche models.
British Transport Police adopt Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 for patrol

British Transport Police adopt Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 for patrol

UK transport police take delivery of Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 electric cars for use in patrols.
New Hyundai “rolling labs” EVs include hydrogen-battery hybrid

New Hyundai “rolling labs” EVs include hydrogen-battery hybrid

Hyundai to release two new concept cars, including a hybrid that combines hydrogen fuel cell technology and a big battery that can be separately charged.
Hyundai high-performance Ioniq 5 N set for 2023 local launch

Hyundai high-performance Ioniq 5 N set for 2023 local launch

Hyundai confirms high-performance version of the Ioniq 5 – the N – to launch in Australia in 2023.
BYD to open new “experience centres” for Atto 3, despite delivery delays

BYD to open new “experience centres” for Atto 3, despite delivery delays

Australian BYD importer announces locations of new experience centres in collaboration with Eagers Automotive. 
Full battery electric vehicles capture 13.5 per cent of German new car market

Full battery electric vehicles capture 13.5 per cent of German new car market

EVs grab 13.5 per cent share of German new car market in first half of 2022, and nearly 50 per cent including hybrids and fuel cells.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings up by 167% since Model Y launch

Used Tesla Model 3 listings up by 167% since Model Y launch

Used EV market data for the Tesla Model 3 now reveals a spike of 167% in listings since order books opened for the Model Y.
One out of three used cars in UK will be electric by 2030

One out of three used cars in UK will be electric by 2030

Electric cars to take up third of secondhand car market in UK by 2030, new research finds.