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2023 BYD Atto 3 Long Range COTY SUV 230131 N Jacobs WHLS COTY 1401 HR
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BYD app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners

BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely

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Skoda Enyaq iV electric SUV pushed back to 2024 release

Skoda's first EV is gearing up for a 2024 release in Australia

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Audi plugs into Origin Energy for E-Tron owners

Leading energy provider seeking to promote EV ownership with the dangling carrot of savings at the charger

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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA electric: Tesla Model 3 rival coming

The next-gen CLA will go electric, becoming the luxury brand’s most attainable passenger EV

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The Jeep KL Cherokee has retired, but a new model is coming – expect electric power

Reports suggest production of the long-serving Cherokee has ended in the US, but Jeep has so far declined to confirm

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RAM's electric Hilux, Ranger rival reportedly shown to dealers

US truck maker gives dealers private viewing of Ranger-sized electric ute

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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025

Kia's huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year

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2023 Peugeot 308 pricing and features: GT Sport PHEV arrives

Pricing for Peugeot’s new four-strong small car range has been revealed

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EV Council: “Time for Australia to catch up” to NZ’s emissions standards

A survey in New Zealand found most people are happy with the nation’s fuel efficiency standards, and the Electric Vehicle Council wants to see similar action in Australia

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Hyundai's Australian EV supply set for a big boost

Korean giant aims to bring sexy back and double EV supply to Australia within 12 months

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Ford to lose $4.5 billion on EVs in 2023 but profit on ICE cars

Ford has admitted its losing money on EVs, as its conventional engine-powered divisions reap from growth to help fund the transition

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2023 Cupra Born electric hatch scores five-star ANCAP safety rating

Ahead of its imminent on-sale date, the Cupra Born has been awarded top marks by ANCAP

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Cupra boss remains committed to battery-electric in face of EU e-fuels debate; confirms Formentor and Leon EV on the cards

The Spanish brand's global CEO supports his VW Group counterparts but says it won't change his company's position

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2023 Peugeot E-Partner electric van confirmed, priced for Australia

Peugeot Australia has confirmed its first all-electric offering, the E-Partner small commercial van, will arrive here before July – priced from just below $60K

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Genesis commits to high-performance EVs

Genesis will double-down on high-performance EVs, as it establishes itself as a more distinct luxury car brand

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Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president

With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way

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EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035

The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels

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Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery

CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range

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Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year

Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024

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Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas

Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group

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2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed

The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed

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2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features

Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e

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IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs

The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters

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Fill 'er up thanks: Hyundai unveils 'Automatic Charging Robot' for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast... the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad