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UK and Europe electric vehicle transition hits unstoppable momentum

UK and Europe electric vehicle transition hits unstoppable momentum

The EV transition in Europe and the UK points to what to expect in Australia in coming years.
Kia EV6 spotted in Melbourne ahead of local launch at tennis open

Kia EV6 spotted in Melbourne ahead of local launch at tennis open

A Kia EV6 – the sister model to Hyundai’s well-received Ioniq 5 – has been spotted in Melbourne, signalling its imminent local launch.
Sony reveals second prototype EV you won’t be able to drive

Sony reveals second prototype EV you won’t be able to drive

Sony unveils second prototype electric vehicle at CES 2022 that is not – for the time being at least – intended to make it into commercial production.
EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.
BMW kicks off 2022 with iX M60 and Australia designed colour-changing tech

BMW kicks off 2022 with iX M60 and Australia designed colour-changing tech

BMW enters 2022 with a bang, revealing iX M60 electric offering and new technology that allows the exterior to change colour at the touch of a button.
First Tesla Model Y spotted in UK ahead of deliveries, but is Australia launch any closer?

First Tesla Model Y spotted in UK ahead of deliveries, but is Australia launch any closer?

A pair of right-hand drive Tesla Model Y have been spotted in UK ahead of deliveries and test drives, stepping Australia closer to a local launch.
Electric vehicles enter a “hole” new field: excavation equipment

Electric vehicles enter a “hole” new field: excavation equipment

Excavation equipment maker Bobcat shows off EV version of what is perhaps the world’s most iconic piece of excavation equipment – the Bobcat compact loader.
Tesla offers free off-peak charging to make holiday driving easier and cheaper

Tesla offers free off-peak charging to make holiday driving easier and cheaper

Tesla encourages owners to avoid peak hour lineups for Superchargers by making charging completely free at certain sites.