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Hyundai unveils Chinese EV strategy with launch of new electric SUV also bound for Australia

Hyundai unveils Chinese EV strategy with launch of new electric SUV also bound for Australia

South Korean carmaker unveils new energy vehicle (NEV) strategy for China and launches new electric SUV, the Elexio, ahead of launch in Australia early next year.
Tesla sales slump in October as Model 3 numbers hit lowest level in years

Tesla sales slump in October as Model 3 numbers hit lowest level in years

Tesla sales slump in October, with a sharp fall in the Model 3 sedan offsetting gains in the Model Y. Polestar’s new models also perform well.
Tesla to add more than 1,000 cars to its Robotaxi fleet

Tesla to add more than 1,000 cars to its Robotaxi fleet

Tesla to massively expand its Robotaxi fleet to more than 1,500 operating cars across two states, much faster than many expected.
Tesla’s biggest Model Y variant to feature V2L tech

Tesla’s biggest Model Y variant to feature V2L tech

Tesla to expand offering vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature, this time in its biggest Model Y variant via an OTA update – and an adapter.
BYD opens pre-orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 ahead of price reveal

BYD opens pre-orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 ahead of price reveal

BYD has opened pre-orders section for both its Atto 1 electric hatchback and the Atto 2 electric SUV, ahead of their imminent launch in Australia.
Xpeng offers $3,000 cash back and free servicing on G6 electric SUV

Xpeng offers $3,000 cash back and free servicing on G6 electric SUV

Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing, cashback offers and low cost finance to help boost sales in coming months.
Geely offers $2000 gift card as new sweetener to boost Q4 sales

Geely offers $2000 gift card as new sweetener to boost Q4 sales

Geely’s popular electric SUV gets a $2,000 gift card incentive to help drive sales as part of the “Black Friday” offers.
What if an EV was made without metals or minerals?

What if an EV was made without metals or minerals?

Mine engineering group unveils what it cheekily describes as the world’s first electric car made without metals or minerals. And, as can be imagined, it’s little more than a transparent shell.