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BMW opens orders for two new luxury sports EVs in Australia

BMW opens orders for two new luxury sports EVs in Australia

BMW says two new long-range battery electric sports cars will arrive in Australia in early 2022, and it is now taking orders.
Ford electric Mustang grabs top spot in world’s hottest EV market

Ford electric Mustang grabs top spot in world’s hottest EV market

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E tops sales in bellwether EV market of Norway, taking an impressive 10% of total car market in its first full month of registrations.
Electric vehicle start-up Rivian looking at $90 billion valuation from IPO

Electric vehicle start-up Rivian looking at $90 billion valuation from IPO

Rivian reportedly selects underwriters for its planned initial public offering (IPO) that could come with an initial value of about $US70 billion ($A90 billion).
Kia e-Niro test drive: An enjoyable everyday EV, but not an everyday price

Kia e-Niro test drive: An enjoyable everyday EV, but not an everyday price

There’s a lot more to like about the e-Niro beyond its big battery and driving range. But then there is the price.
Peugeot to launch first electric vehicle in Australia in 2022

Peugeot to launch first electric vehicle in Australia in 2022

Peugeot will introduce electric variants of its vehicles to Australian shores starting in 2022, and two hybrid models in the fourth quarter of 2021.
TrueGreen says it has three EVs coming to Australian market under $35,000

TrueGreen says it has three EVs coming to Australian market under $35,000

TrueGreen bringing three EVs under $35,000 to Australia market, and calls on other car makers to step up and stop waiting for subsidies.
“Turning point:” Fleets of BYD electric vans to hit Australian roads by September

“Turning point:” Fleets of BYD electric vans to hit Australian roads by September

TrueGreen Mobility says BYD T3 all-electric vans will go on sale next month for as little as $A35,000 with the backing of Trevor St Baker and Evie Networks.
“Biggest opportunity since Model T:” Ford says 40 pct of sales to be electric by 2030

“Biggest opportunity since Model T:” Ford says 40 pct of sales to be electric by 2030

US automotive colossus says 40 per cent of new vehicles will be fully electric by 2030, and it will spend $US30 billion on EVs by 2025.