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Next-gen Toyota Supra could be an EV, hotter GRMN send-off coming

Rumours point to Toyota’s new hero EV to be the sixth-gen Supra, due in 2026

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Stellantis boss says Euro 7 emissions regulations are ‘useless’

The car conglomerate’s boss has labelled upcoming strict emissions standards as an ironic distraction from full EVs

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Electric car giant Tesla signs deal with Australian mining company

Australia’s Magnis Energy will supply Tesla with important lithium-ion battery materials for at least three years

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing and features

Hyundai has confirmed details for its all-electric Ioniq 6 sedan due to launch in Australia this month – and it has the popular Tesla Model 3 in its sights

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2024 GWM Ute Cannon: Electric and hybrid powertrains coming

GWM looking to bring electrification to segments where it sees fit, as it becomes possible, and the burgeoning dual-cab market is on the cards

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Regional Aussies could save $4 billion from clean transport

A new report is to be launched in Ballarat tomorrow

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming

Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples

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Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’

Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live

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Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update

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Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months

Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months

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Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans

Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”

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Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot

Region's pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford's European business

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GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally

GWM's dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it's not yet confirmed for our shores

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Owners' High Court case against Victoria's EV tax gets underway

The three day trial begins in Australia's High Court today

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2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed

Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric 'pick-up truck' at this year's Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year

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2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come

There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra's electric hatch

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Old EV batteries repurposed to power California

Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid

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Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia

Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona

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Combustion power safe in an Ineos future

Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier

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Electric Ineos will be off-road ready

Ineos’s second model to bring ‘impressive off-road credentials’ to the electric vehicle market

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Interview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg

Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo

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GWM streamlines Tank, Ora brands in Oz; hybrids to outsell ICE within 18 months

For Australia – and globally – GWM is pushing to streamline its disparate brands under ‘One GWM’ banner

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2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features announced, Australian debut delayed

The upcoming Polestar 3 electric large SUV, initially planned for an early-2024 Australian launch, has suffered a production delay for all markets

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Volvo’s electric future: No going back

Volvo CCO says that Volvo is sticking to going all-electric globally by 2030