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Mazda’s second EV set to land in Australia in July starting from $50,000

Mazda’s second EV set to land in Australia in July starting from $50,000

Japanese carmaker confirms pricing and specs for new 6e battery electric vehicle due in Australia in July and starting from $49,990.
Tesla produces first Cybercab Robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals

Tesla produces first Cybercab Robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals

Tesla’s first Cybercab Robotaxi rolls off the production line, expected to have half the parts of a Model 3.
BMW iX3 preview: Australia officially has EVs with over 800 km of range

BMW iX3 preview: Australia officially has EVs with over 800 km of range

BMW’s iX3 Neue Klasse sets a new benchmark in German EVs – and should end range anxiety for Australians still sitting on the fence about going electric.
Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake

Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake

Video has emerged showing a Tesla using Full Self Driving software take an unexpected turn down a boat ramp leading into a lake.
Electric trucks demonstrate megawatt charging in sub-zero temperatures

Electric trucks demonstrate megawatt charging in sub-zero temperatures

Finnish EV fast-charging outfit Kempower has tested out its megawatt charging system for electric trucks in the sub-zero temperatures of Sweden.
2026 Kia EV9 pricing reveals new top trim, starts at $129,250

2026 Kia EV9 pricing reveals new top trim, starts at $129,250

Kia has added a fourth top-trim variant, with the new top-spec GT priced at $129,250 before on-roads, over $8,000 more than the GT-Line AWD variant.
BYD teases more info on its smallest upcoming EV with 20 kWh battery

BYD teases more info on its smallest upcoming EV with 20 kWh battery

BYD teases more details on its smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Australian logistics titan launches five new Volvo electric trucks

Australian logistics titan launches five new Volvo electric trucks

Logistics heavyweight Toll Group launches five new Volvo electric trucks in partnership with Asahi Beverages to operate across metropolitan Perth.