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EV Conversions

“It really hugs the road:” Reliving the past with an electric 1971 VW Squareback

Voltwagen with door open, matching seatbelts and paint highlights. Source: Andy Spry

Andy Spry has rekindled his 50-year love affair with VW Squarebacks, with an electric conversion based around a Tesla Model S motor, and a 72 kWh battery that makes it "a joy to drive."

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EVs reach 97 pct market share in Norway, Model Y tops sales but Tesla share falls

Norway reaches 97 per cent EV sales in April, as plug in hybrid numbers crash and Tesla slumps below VW despite better sales from Model Y.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs

VW and Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans.

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EV News

Volkswagen unveils ID. Code joint venture electric concepts for China

Volkswagen unveils three new electric concept cars – the ID. Aura, ID. Era, and ID. Evo - as it attempts to regain market share in the world's biggest EV market.

Tesla Mulgrave Nov 2022 Vehicles Parked Blue

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Tesla beats Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and VW in 2023 Australian car sales

Tesla leads Australian car sales with luxury and premium car makers facing an uphill battle.

VW ID7 White Angle Parked

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EV News

Volkswagen officially premiers the luxury ID.7 electric “limousine”

Volkswagen has officially premiered its large electric ID.7 which it calls its electric limousine. Here is what's different about this EV.

Volkswagen ID7 Testing Close Up

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EV News

Volkswagen flagship ID.7 luxury electric sedan to deliver more range and power

Volkswagen's flagship electric sedan is on its way after seen testing in Spain.

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Volkswagen hits electric milestone of 500,000 ID sales

German automaker says it has passed the 500,000 mark for the number of ID. electric vehicles delivered around the globe.

Volkswagen ID.4 Pro. Supplied

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Mid-spec VW ID.4 electric SUVs arrive in Australia

Two VW ID.4s arrive in Zetland, Sydney as the German carmaker prepares for its introduction to the local market in October.

Source: Moller Mobility Group

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Electric Cars

Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024

Volkswagen will pull all combustion engine cars from Norwegian market from 2024, company's local importer says.

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