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Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won’t be driven by EVs

Hyundai wants to reverse sales slump, but despite new Inster the rebound won’t be driven by EVs

Hyundai recently launched its smallest and lowest cost EV on to the Australian market, but is looking at other drive trains for a rebound in declining sales.
Tesla’s refreshed Model S and Model X spied in road tests

Tesla’s refreshed Model S and Model X spied in road tests

Tesla is working on newly refreshed versions of the Model S and Model X ahead of an imminent launch.
BYD’s next ute spied again, and new details suggest it could be full battery electric

BYD’s next ute spied again, and new details suggest it could be full battery electric

BYD’s next ute has been spied again, with more details emerging suggesting it could have a full battery electric version.
BYD intensifies EV price war in home market, slashing up to 30% off some models

BYD intensifies EV price war in home market, slashing up to 30% off some models

BYD has slashed prices by 30% on some EV models as the price war in its home market continues.
BYD to take control of Australian distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrids

BYD to take control of Australian distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrids

BYD Australia to take over distribution of its EVs and plug in hybrid cars in Australia in coming months.
Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV specs announced, outdoes Porsche Macan EV

Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV specs announced, outdoes Porsche Macan EV

After leading phone maker Xiaomi’s first EV success, the brand has launched a new SUV model, targeting the bigger SUV market.
Tesla Model 3, Kia EV3 and MGS5 EV get top safety scores

Tesla Model 3, Kia EV3 and MGS5 EV get top safety scores

Another round of EVs lead the way with five-star ANCAP rating, with refreshed Tesla Model 3 receiving a record score for child safety.
AAP Factcheck: Claims UK will reduce car fuel tanks to make EVs competitive is nonsense

AAP Factcheck: Claims UK will reduce car fuel tanks to make EVs competitive is nonsense

A fake British government media release outlining a new policy on reducing the capacity of car fuel tanks is spreading online.