Mini to launch two new variants of Cooper electric, with lower prices
A new model of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback is announced, set to arrive locally later in 2024.
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Used Tesla Model 3 stock nearly at an all-time high
Used Tesla Model 3 stock across Australia rises as more buyers make the switch to the upgraded Model 3.
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RIP Volvo diesel cars: Last XC90 diesel rolls off production line
The last diesel-fuelled Volvo has rolled off the production line. Diesel cars accounted for most of Volvo's Europe sales in 2019, but it vows to produce EVs only by 2030.
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Genesis unveils electric SUV concept with swivel seats and no B-pillars
Luxury vehicle brand owned by Hyundai unveils two new concept vehicles, a first full-size electric SUV and a high-performance Genesis GV60 Magma.
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Boys and their Tonka trucks: How fossil car companies sell highly polluting vehicles
Toxic marketing has caused Australia to become obsessed with overseas 4WDs, SUVs and overpowered utes? Is it time for a ban on such advertising?
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Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV
A new fast charger in Braidwood makes it possible to go from Canberra to the coast and back in a Nissan Leaf, despite having a maximum range of just 110 km.
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EVs are clearly less polluting than petrol cars, even when their grids are dirty
New research has again demonstrated that EVs have lower lifecycle emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, even if the grids that charge them are still dirty.
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There is no slow down in electric vehicles sales, just talk!
There is no electric vehicles slow down, just talk of it in mainstream media. And if car makers stall in any region, they will simply be replaced by China.
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Bowen says car prices won’t spike under new vehicle efficiency standards
Car prices won't go up under Labor's new fuel efficiency standards, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
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“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities
A shocking study from European think tank Transport and Environment has shown emissions from plug-in hybrids are much higher than companies claim while battery range is much lower.
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