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Mercedes-Benz EQS to get big screen cinema treatment

Mercedes-Benz EQS to get big screen cinema treatment

Mercedes-Benz EQS will offer owners ability to view favourite flicks on a high-tech “hyperscreen” from the comfort of their car seat, Daimler reveals.
“The factory is the product”: Musk’s take on Tesla’s record 2020 deliveries

“The factory is the product”: Musk’s take on Tesla’s record 2020 deliveries

Musk says it is factories, not electric cars, that is Tesla’s main product.
Tesla Model Y Standard Range specifications and pricing revealed

Tesla Model Y Standard Range specifications and pricing revealed

Standard Range Model Y is now available in US, revealing specifications and pricing including the long-awaited 7-seater option.
BHP and Toyota to partner on light electric vehicle trial

BHP and Toyota to partner on light electric vehicle trial

BHP to partner with Toyota Australia on trial of new light electric vehicle (LEV) at its Nickel West operations in Western Australia.
Hyundai, Apple reportedly seal EV deal for 2024

Hyundai, Apple reportedly seal EV deal for 2024

Report from Korean media claims Apple and Hyundai are in talks that could lead to Apple electric car production in US by 2024.
Nio announces ET7 electric, autonomous sedan with 150kWh solid-state battery

Nio announces ET7 electric, autonomous sedan with 150kWh solid-state battery

China’s Nio starts new year by revealing its first autonomous vehicle for launch in Q1 2022, with ultra-long-range 150 kWh solid state battery pack available from Q4 2022.
Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia

Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia

South Korean car maker Kia will bring the all-electric e-Niro to Australia in mid-2021.
New Ioniq 5 electric car from Hyundai spotted in the wild in Australia

New Ioniq 5 electric car from Hyundai spotted in the wild in Australia

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 electric vehicle has been spotted testing in the wild, at a fast-charger in Bathurst, Australia.