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Tesla hits top speed with 10,000 Model 3 shipments to Australia in 2021

Tesla hits top speed with 10,000 Model 3 shipments to Australia in 2021

Tesla closes in on stellar 2021 in Australia as Model 3 shipments surpass that of its entire sales from 2014 to 2020.
Tesla-tough: Yes, my Model 3 can handle a bump on the undercarriage

Tesla-tough: Yes, my Model 3 can handle a bump on the undercarriage

We’ve all dropped our mobile phones, right. Well, it seems that a Tesla is tougher, much tougher.
Subaru debuts first all-electric Solterra, and it may come to Australia

Subaru debuts first all-electric Solterra, and it may come to Australia

Japanese carmaker Subaru debuts first 100% battery-powered car and hints that a local release may be on the cards.
EV startup Rivian stuns Nasdaq on debut to become sixth most valuable carmaker

EV startup Rivian stuns Nasdaq on debut to become sixth most valuable carmaker

Electric ute and SUV start-up Rivian ends its first day of trade with a bigger valuation than GM, Ford and BMW, underlining the huge shift to EVs.
Hyundai full electric Ioniq 5 lands another major car of the year award

Hyundai full electric Ioniq 5 lands another major car of the year award

The 2022 Ioniq 5 electric crossover from Hyundai Motor has won another gong, for its array of tech features and forward-looking design.
Australia’s Fonz Moto launches updated Arthur 2 electric scooter with more range

Australia’s Fonz Moto launches updated Arthur 2 electric scooter with more range

Australian scooter manufacturer Fonz releases updated Arthur 2 model with 30% more range, and other improvements.
Rivian promises to begin selling electric vans to non-Amazon customers in 2023

Rivian promises to begin selling electric vans to non-Amazon customers in 2023

Rivian has promised to begin selling its commercial van to non-Amazon companies starting in 2022, with deliveries expected for 2023
No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

No carrot, no stick: Why EVs are not making it to Australia in big numbers

Global car manufacturers have much more incentive to send their EVs to markets closer to home, because Australia has neither carrot nor stick.