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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

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But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. Despite sounding expensive for a light SUV, Lexus says its cheapest genuine rival from fellow premium brands cost much more. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200.

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Tesla begins domestic delivery of new Giga Shanghai-built Model Y

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Tesla is reportedly beginning deliveries of its new Model Y units built at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China after unveiling the updated SUV earlier this month. Tesla added new ambient lighting to the upgraded Model Y, similar to the lighting strip that can be found in the recently refreshed Model 3 Highland.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

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Australian designed but is it Australia bound? VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas BYD has already tested its electric ute in Australia , last year Toyota evaluated its HiLux REVO BEV concept on our shores, while Kia’s confirmed an all-electric pickup.

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BMW sends i7 EV on a road trip to understand Aussie demand

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BMW Australia is hitting the road with its new i7 luxury electric saloon to understand whether it will garner more interest from prospective buyers than its more affordable ICE counterpart. The popularity of the Porsche Taycan in Australia is evidence BMW might get some votes in favour of the i7. Rear seats are multi-functional.

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Next all-electric Nissan JUKE, QASHQAI and LEAF to go wild and ramp up Aussie EV attack

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Nissan says it’s committed to a radical electric reinvention of its JUKE and QASHQAI SUVs as well as the LEAF EV when it begins replacing the current models from 2026. What won’t make it to the final car is the wild illuminated triangular light strips on the alloy wheels, however cool they might look. Nissan Leaf.

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Electrifying! Nissan Ariya NISMO targets Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in EV performance war

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Despite being given the green light for Australia it’s still unclear when exactly the standard Ariya will land Down Under but our combined love for SUVs and performance vehicles should ensure the NISMO version will also be offered here. 2024 Nissan Ariya NISMO. ” The post Electrifying!

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