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Preview: Why the new Ioniq 5 heralds a step change in electric vehicles

Preview: Why the new Ioniq 5 heralds a step change in electric vehicles

Hyundai’s new electric vehicle platform allows for big changes in its first specialised EV design, but the most exciting development might be its “vehicle to load” option.
Tesla leads global EV market again, tripling sales and beating Wuling Mini

Tesla leads global EV market again, tripling sales and beating Wuling Mini

Tesla continues to lead the global EV market with sales of its Model 3 and Model Y and is expected to report record Q1 sales in coming days.
Battery EVs to make up 50 per cent of global new car market by 2033

Battery EVs to make up 50 per cent of global new car market by 2033

Report says electric vehicles will make up 50 per cent of car sales worldwide by 2033, and battery society will account for most emissions abated.
Morrison now claims he never mocked electric vehicle technology

Morrison now claims he never mocked electric vehicle technology

Morrison denies ridiculing electric vehicles as VW repeats claims the federal government is doing nothing to support EVs.
Jaguar sweetens deal on electric I-Pace with five year, unlimited kms warranty

Jaguar sweetens deal on electric I-Pace with five year, unlimited kms warranty

Jaguar sweetens warranty deal on its all-electric I-Pace, changing its current five-year/200,000km warranty to five years and unlimited kilometres.
Polestar adds A Better Routeplanner app to in-car interface

Polestar adds A Better Routeplanner app to in-car interface

Polestar 2 all-electric crossover, due to arrive in Australia at the end of the year, now features improved route planning facility after feedback from customers.
Genesis unveils high performance electric GT concept car

Genesis unveils high performance electric GT concept car

Genesis, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai, unveils an all-electric high performance GT coupe concept car.
VW shares up 5 pct after Voltswagen April Fools joke

VW shares up 5 pct after Voltswagen April Fools joke

Volkswagen shares shoot up 5% following news of “Voltswagen” April Fools joke, and Tesla Model A image does the rounds.