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Tesla says Aussie car lobby group is attempting to delay climate action

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The EV maker reportedly said that the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the main auto industry lobby group in Australia, is actually attempting to increase emissions by 2030, instead of reducing them, by using a variety of falsehoods to mislead the public. Tesla called this “a nonsensical claim.”

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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

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The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The leading iron ore exporters announced on 30 March steps to raise their prices by more than 80%. Major producers like India and Russia hardly export their iron ore.

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Cadillac shows vision of EV future with Celestiq electric super limo

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It will also have an appropriately stratospheric price tag. US media is reporting the production version of the Celestiq that is due in dealerships by 2024 will cost around US$300,000, which is about the same price as a Rolls-Royce Ghost, a car that sells in Australia for about $650,000. Cadillac Celestiq show car.

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EV conversion business profile: British Off Road, QLD

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You’d have thought a Land Rover and Range Rover specialist with almost 50 years’ experience would be a bit set in its ways, but British Off Road on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast isn’t just a one-stop shop for the traditionalist. Then there’s the tough guy standout: a Land Rover Defender Perentie.

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New EV electric car calendar

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All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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Roev’s electric ute plans explained: Conversions now, manufacturing its own vehicle by 2026

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There’s another new EV brand set to launch in Australia in 2023: Roev. It plans to revive car manufacturing in Australia. We have the passion, vision and know-how to restore manufacturing in Australia” says Roev CEO and co-founder, Noah Wasmer. But the newcomer is a lot more than just another electric car brand. What is Roev?

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R2-Beat-you: New Rivian R2 SUV locked in for March 7 debut with sight set on ending Tesla Model Y’s grip on mid-size SUV market

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Back then, the silhouette of the medium/large all-electric SUV suggested short front and rear overhangs, blocky styling but a rakish windscreen with the US brand’s new entry model mimicking more rugged SUVs like the Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco.

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