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Tesla Cybertruck camper upgrade wins hearts, may have “touch dashboard”

Tesla Cybertruck camper upgrade wins hearts, may have “touch dashboard”

The Cybertruck’s automotive edge is being pushed out further with a new patent and camper add-on taking the concept of a high-tech apocalypse-ready super truck to new heights.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales take off ahead of US, Australia launch

Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales take off ahead of US, Australia launch

Sales of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 take off in domestic and export markets, driving a new record share of its battery-electric car sales.
Greenwash: Europe’s largest auto show pits climate activists against car industry

Greenwash: Europe’s largest auto show pits climate activists against car industry

Europe’s largest car fair set to be showdown between climate activists and car industry eager to prove its green credentials.
Musk’s message of hope as Tesla gears up to make EVs near Berlin

Musk’s message of hope as Tesla gears up to make EVs near Berlin

Musk says production of EVs and battery packs should begin within a few months at the soon-to-be opened Gigafactory in Berlin.
Enova joins Good Car Co to offer used Nissan EVs in northern NSW

Enova joins Good Car Co to offer used Nissan EVs in northern NSW

Good Car Co launches latest EV bulk-buy, offering a range of second hand electric vehicles in the NSW Northern Rivers region.
Hybrid and EVs sales jumped in 2020, but Australia still has a very dirty car fleet

Hybrid and EVs sales jumped in 2020, but Australia still has a very dirty car fleet

Taxis and government buyers helped Australian demand for EVs and hybrids grow in 2020, but uptake still significantly lags Europe.
“Feeding the world”: Elon Musk explains why Tesla’s China sales plunged in July

“Feeding the world”: Elon Musk explains why Tesla’s China sales plunged in July

Tesla sales plunged in China in July, but there is a perfectly good reason says Elon Musk.
VW says electric hatch to arrive in Australia soon, but ID series still faces delays

VW says electric hatch to arrive in Australia soon, but ID series still faces delays

VW says the all-electric Cupra Born hatch to come to Australia “as soon as possible”, but ID series delayed due to lack of vehicle emissions legislation.