BYD wants to challenge Tesla as the biggest seller of EVs in Australia. So why is it bringing out a plug in hybrid offered as a "cure to range anxiety?"

Advertising spending on gas-guzzling SUVs is growing rapidly, while ad spending for EVs and small cars is being cut, putting transport emissions targets at risk.

VW’s flagship ID.7 electric sedan tops a prestigious vehicle test that covers safety, comfort and efficiency with the first ever overall rating of “very good". Testers were less enamoured by the cost.