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BYD wants to overtake Toyota in Australia

China's BYD reveals plans to open 30 new "retail outlets" over the next 18 months as it declares ambition to become the No.1 brand in Australia.

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Why electric cars are less reliable – study

Blame new tech

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Tesla Cybertruck megathread: Performance, towing capacity, US pricing and more revealed

Tesla boss Elon Musk reveals first key details of Cybertruck at Delivery Event

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New VW models coming: ID.4, Tiguan, ID.2, Touareg R, and more

ID electric car onslaught, new family-friendly models, and a few facelifts and upgrades to existing SUVs are in store for the near future

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EV battery swapping: Volvo & Polestar parent partners with Nio on quick range boost

Is it possible... could rapid EV battery swaps finally come to Australia? Not so fast, mates.

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“EVs are not taking off” in America, says Mazda CEO

Is EV demand beginning to stall? Mazda’s global CEO says it’s tough for anyone who isn’t Tesla…

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New Mitsubishi models coming: Triton, Pajero Sport, and more

There are big plans for Mitsubishi’s line-up going forward. Here’s what’s coming down the pipe in 2024 and beyond

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Nissan Qashqai EV, Juke EV will join Ariya and new Leaf

The next-gen Nissan Leaf will be joined by all-electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke. Will we see them in Australia? 🤷‍♂️

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Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance for 2024

Launch team for 2024 Model 3 update says go-fast version will be better than before

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Electric Ford F-150 Lightning spied in Melbourne

A Ford-owned example of the all-electric F-150 Lightning has been spied in Melbourne, though it’s no closer to being sold here

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Australians cutting car use amid high fuel prices

Motorists are cutting back on car expenses, as the end-of-year deadline looms for introducing fuel efficiency standards

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Could a future electric Toyota HiLux look like this?

We're not far away from an all-electric HiLux joining the Toyota line-up, but how will it look?

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2024 Cadillac Optiq revealed: Model Y, iX3 rival expected in Australia

Optiq will become the entry point to Cadillac's EV range and offers hope of a sub-$100K model in Australia.

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2026 Renault Twingo EV previewed by cutesie retro concept

Twingo Legend concept takes inspiration from Renault's revolutionary city car

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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron pricing and features

Refreshed electric medium SUV arrives in Australia

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Tesla Model 2 to be a $40K electric vehicle made with die cast parts

Tesla vows to revolutionise vehicle production with $40K Model 2

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2024 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: range-extender electric ute with 1110km range revealed

Ramcharger variant of the Ram 1500 full-size ute targets 1100km range and 7-tonne towing capacity by using a Pentastar V6 to power an onboard generator for its electric motors.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing and features: New entry grade starts under $70K

New $65K Ioniq 6 entry grade takes aim at Model 3

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2024 MG ZS EV pricing slashed as base model Excite returns

MG has brought back the ZS EV Excite with a more compelling price tag

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2025 Suzuki eVX SUV: Electric Vitara successor imagined

You're looking at the 2025 electric Suzuki Vitara... maybe

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Honda Prelude E̶V̶ hybrid previewed, and now imagined as a Prelude Type R!

A production-ready electric concept has teased the return of a new Honda Prelude

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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV pricing and features

As expected, Kia’s big seven-seat electric SUV will be the Korean brand’s most expensive vehicle ever sold in Australia

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VFACTS October 2023: Ford Ranger wins; EV sales soften

Australia’s ‘ute sales war’ is heating up with Ford and Toyota now tied for monthly wins

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Electric vehicles dominate 2023 Japan Mobility Show

The artist formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show stuns with stacks of excellent concepts