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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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MG launches its cheapest EV in Australia – from just $31,990 drive-away – just in time for fuel crisis

MG's new MG4 EV Urban will be its lowest cost EV in Australia to date, and even undercuts the BYD Dolphin in price - just in time to cash in on the latest surge to electric vehicles.

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It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australia

MG to bring a fully electric ute model into Australia, with 325 kW power, adding to its growing collection of popular EV models.

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MG to launch its most affordable EV next month with the MG4 Urban

MG's potentially most affordable electric vehicle to date, the MG4 Urban EV, to land in Australia next month.

MG4 Drive Exterior Blue

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MG adds free charger to already discounted MG4 electric hatchback

MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback and adds a charging hub to sweeten the offer.

MG4 Drive Exterior Red

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MG extends summer offer saving $5,000 on some EV models

MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000, now available until end of February.

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New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market

Popular MG4 electric hatch refreshed with a cheaper rounded variant also lands in key right-hand-drive market.

MG4 Exterior Test Drive Riz Akhtar

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MG cuts prices across the range of popular MG4 electric hatchback

MG cuts prices on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000 to kickstart 2026.

MG4 Drive Exterior Red

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MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers

MG brings new offer of free DC charging for a limited time, to help boost sales in the fourth quarter.

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EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots.

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MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches a RWD variant of the two door, scissor door equipped electric drop-top Cyberster, its most affordable variant yet.

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