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Astonishing: Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EV sets fastest production car lap, besting Porsche

Astonishing: Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EV sets fastest production car lap, besting Porsche

Xiaomi set a lap record for the fastest four-door production car at Germany’s iconic Nürburgring race track. It’s astonishing to see such a high-performance car from such a young company.
BYD to bring in its first family 7-seater SUV to Australia in 2026

BYD to bring in its first family 7-seater SUV to Australia in 2026

BYD to bring it’s biggest car yet into the Australian market in early 2026, a 7-seater plug in hybrid called the Sealion 8.
Polestar slashes prices to help boost sales before end of financial year

Polestar slashes prices to help boost sales before end of financial year

Polestar brings big deals to help boost sales in the last few weeks of this financial year.
Tesla refreshes Model S and X with longest range – and higher prices

Tesla refreshes Model S and X with longest range – and higher prices

Tesla unveils updated Model S and Model X vehicles with longest ever range, improved comfort and handling, and a bump in prices.
Hyundai Australia teases sleek stylings of Ioniq 6 N performance sedan

Hyundai Australia teases sleek stylings of Ioniq 6 N performance sedan

Hyundai teases all-new high-performance Ioniq 6 N, more than two years after first announcing pricing and specifications of the electric sedan.
New Xpeng G7 EV clocks up more than 10,000 orders in just one hour

New Xpeng G7 EV clocks up more than 10,000 orders in just one hour

After the success of the G6 SUV, Xpeng launches the new tech-driven G7 SUV, receiving over 10,000 orders in under an hour.
A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores

A sausage and a charge: Bunnings quietly rolls out EV chargers at its stores

Australian hardware and garden giant confirms it has been installing EV chargers at locations across Australia and New Zealand.
BYD’s model onslaught continues as another off-roader teased

BYD’s model onslaught continues as another off-roader teased

BYD’s off-roading brand teases a more utilitarian car ahead of its unveil, creating buzz amongst enthusiasts.