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BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release

BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release

BMW lifts lid on “new technology flagship” all-electric iX SUV, which is due to come onto market at end 2021 – including in Australia.
South Australia’s controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in parliament

South Australia’s controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in parliament

South Australia’s controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in state parliament.
First glimpse of Chevy Bolt EUV interior, first with “Super Cruise” self-driving

First glimpse of Chevy Bolt EUV interior, first with “Super Cruise” self-driving

Chevrolet reveals sneak peak of upcoming 2022 Bolt EUV, the company’s long-rumoured crossover version of successful 2021 Chevy Bolt EV.
Walmart teams with GM self-driving arm Cruise for zero emissions deliveries

Walmart teams with GM self-driving arm Cruise for zero emissions deliveries

US retailer Walmart announces collaboration with GM’s autonomous driving arm, Cruise, to test out self-driving technology for pickups and deliveries.
Electric milestone reached as trail-blazing Nissan Leaf turns 10

Electric milestone reached as trail-blazing Nissan Leaf turns 10

Nissan celebrates decade-long history of all-electric Leaf, which hit streets in late 2010 becoming the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle.
Tesla Model 3 transforms into “big yellow taxi” in first for New York

Tesla Model 3 transforms into “big yellow taxi” in first for New York

New York’s first ever fully electric taxi has arrived in the form of a bright yellow Tesla Model 3, putting a new spin on Joni Mitchell’s famous environmental anthem.
GM picks up EV and autonomous pace with 3,000 new jobs

GM picks up EV and autonomous pace with 3,000 new jobs

General Motors set to hire 3,000 new employees across engineering, design, and IT to support boosted development of autonomous and electric vehicles.
“It’s the right time”: Lexus confirms all-electric UX 300e for Australia

“It’s the right time”: Lexus confirms all-electric UX 300e for Australia

Lexus confirms its luxury compact UX300e SUV, the company’s first all-electric vehicle, will debut in Australia at Melbourne Cup in November 2021.