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Tesla to target big families with upcoming 6 and 7-seater Model Y variants

Tesla to target big families with upcoming 6 and 7-seater Model Y variants

Tesla reportedly working on 7-seater version of its Model Y for Asia-Pacific market, with a 6-seat configuration also spotted in its app firmware.
The Model 3 refresh rebound was short-lived – how long will Model Y rebound last?

The Model 3 refresh rebound was short-lived – how long will Model Y rebound last?

The rebound in sales after the release of the refreshed Model 3 was shortlived. Tesla, and the Australian EV market, is counting on a more sustained boost from the Model Y refresh.
Australian uptake of EV and plug in hyrbids could stall without tax breaks

Australian uptake of EV and plug in hyrbids could stall without tax breaks

Australia risks stalling efforts to cut transport emissions if it does not reintroduce tax breaks and incentives for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles.
The best EVs we don’t get – where are the small electric cars in Australia?

The best EVs we don’t get – where are the small electric cars in Australia?

We can’t get to a zero carbon economy by swapping heavy and inefficient ICE vehicles for heavy and inefficient EVs. So where are the small EVs?
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.