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US mother and daughter ‘trapped’ in rented Tesla didn’t know how to open its doors

A mother and daughter who rented a Tesla Model 3 from Hertz in the US were reportedly ‘trapped’ in the electric car after it ran out of charge. However, they did not appear

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2024 BYD Seal U electric mid-size SUV coming to Australia next year – UPDATE

The fifth new vehicle in two years from Chinese electric-car specialist BYD in Australia is all but confirmed to be a mid-size Tesla Model Y rival known as the Seal U. View 10 images

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Electric vehicle fires are very rare. The risk for petrol and diesel vehicles is at least 20 times higher

Two electric vehicle fires have been reported in Australia this week. Five cars were destroyed after a lithium battery ignited in a car parked at Sydney Airport on Monday. Firefighters believed the battery

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Ford Ranger hybrid firms for September 19 reveal

Ford Australia teases an ‘evolved’ Ranger ahead of its global debut next week Ford Australia has posted a social media teaser previewing a major announcement for its top-selling model and the nation’s most

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Tesla reinvents carmaking with quiet breakthrough

AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla has combined a series of innovations to make a technological breakthrough that could transform the way it makes electric vehicles and help Elon Musk achieve his aim of halving

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'Completely stupid': Tesla's controversial new gear shifter and indicators – Drive

06:0015 September 2023 View 6 images The updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 – codenamed ‘Project Highland’ – has officially debuted, with a new gear selector and indicators that could cause confusion for the uninitiated.

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What are the pros and cons of each?

Electric and hybrid cars continue to rise in popularity, with the latest industry figures showing that electrified cars make up 43% of the Irish car market. That number will only increase as we

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BYD aims to shake up car industry with ‘maverick’ store

The world’s biggest electric vehicle maker has launched its first showroom in Australia, a move it says will shake up the automotive industry and change the way motorists buy cars. BYD opened the

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2024 Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV unveiled, coming to Australia

The Peugeot 3008 mid-size SUV has been rebooted as an electric Tesla Model Y rival – but Peugeot is not turning its back on petrol power yet, for markets where electric cars are

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Tesla introduces new Powerwall 3 home battery backup solution

Tesla introduced its newest home battery backup system, the Powerwall 3, which comes with more power throughput and its own built-in solar inverter. The setup makes for a more vertically integrated home solar

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