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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.”

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Everything you need to know about owning a Tesla: From tech to charging, haggling to hardware

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Tesla only sells two models in Australia, but the brand is a top 10 seller that’s tempting more Aussies into electric cars. That means no haggling on price; the price is the price, so there’s no difference between buying online or getting a sales person to help with the process.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill. The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Australia received the Niro very late in its model cycle and it was never intended to be a stayer. While brief, the original Niro’s fleeting lifespan also helped Kia Australia better understand the EV market and what consumers want.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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Despite no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity – something available on the three rivals – Tesla’s in-house connectivity does a remarkably good job of interacting with a phone, even integrating a calendar and dishing up one of the tastiest navigation systems we’ve experienced. It’s a cool-looking car. seconds 0-100km/h (tested) 7.74

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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Little things adding personality. Let’s start with Australia’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y. As this e-2008 is an EV adapted to the platform of an ICE vehicle (the petrol 2008 SUV), packaging isn’t as smart as a dedicated EV platform’s. I contact Peugeot Australia to see what I’m doing wrong.

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