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Tesla Model Y first impressions: More space, higher ride, bigger clearance

Tesla Model Y first impressions: More space, higher ride, bigger clearance

The Model Y has landed in Australia and will appeal to those wanting a “higher ride”, with more space, greater clearance and bigger storage than the Model 3.
Tesla Model Y generates huge interest in Australia as wait times already pushed back

Tesla Model Y generates huge interest in Australia as wait times already pushed back

One customer put in his order while still holding the new born. Thousands flocked to show rooms for the Model Y, and the wait time for deliveries is already out to eight months.
Tesla opens orders for Model Y in Australia, with cars in every show room

Tesla opens orders for Model Y in Australia, with cars in every show room

The Tesla Model Y electric crossover has finally gone on sale in Australia, after a long two year wait. Specs confirmed.
BYD says shift to electric vehicles moving “much faster” than expected

BYD says shift to electric vehicles moving “much faster” than expected

BYD chair Wang Chuanfu says the speed of the shift to electric vehicles has exceeded expectations, with only supply chain issues holding up progress.
Audi plans further rollout of “world-first” EV quick charging hubs

Audi plans further rollout of “world-first” EV quick charging hubs

Audi declares success of pilot EV fast charging hub – designed to serve urban EV drivers unable to charge at home – and plans to roll out more.
You calling me a moped? Fonz electric scooters shut out from EV incentives

You calling me a moped? Fonz electric scooters shut out from EV incentives

Fonz Moto says its electric scooters are being labelled “mopeds” and are missing out on key electric vehicle incentives.
Sunswift unveils next generation solar racing car, takes aim at world solar speed record

Sunswift unveils next generation solar racing car, takes aim at world solar speed record

Sunswift, the UNSW solar racing car team that in 2018 broke a record for vehicle efficiency driving from Perth to Sydney, is now aiming for solar speed record.
Kia and Hyundai recall hundreds of EVs to fix potential roll when parked

Kia and Hyundai recall hundreds of EVs to fix potential roll when parked

Kia and Hyundai recall all-electric EV6 and Ioniq 5 crossovers due to a glitch that can result in the car rolling when in a parked position.