Moment of truth for electric cars: Why 2025 may prove make or break for EVs if Tesla Model Y and Model 3 continue to dominate and new models such as the Hyundai Inster, Kia EV5, Volkswagen ID.Buzz and MG ES5 fall flat | Opinion

Moment of truth for electric cars: Why 2025 may prove make or break for EVs if Tesla Model Y and Model 3 continue to dominate and new models such as the Hyundai Inster, Kia EV5, Volkswagen ID.Buzz and MG ES5 fall flat | Opinion

23 Dec 2024 by Stephen Ottley

According to the Chinese Zodiac 2025 is the ‘Year of the Wood Snake’ but it could prove to be the ‘Year of the Electric Car’ when we look back on it. That’s because ...Read more
New features coming to your Tesla: Tesla Model Y and Model 3 to get new software update to boost safety and in-car tech to end 2025

New features coming to your Tesla: Tesla Model Y and Model 3 to get new software update to boost safety and in-car tech to end 2025

4 Dec 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Tesla owners will get a virtual bag of goodies to end the year.The American electric car maker has announced its latest round of software updates for its vehicles this holiday period.The updates will ...Read more
Tesla's most impressive car yet? 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive arrives with even more range and efficiency to battle the BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 6, but will it come to Australia?

Tesla's most impressive car yet? 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive arrives with even more range and efficiency to battle the BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 6, but will it come to Australia?

9 Oct 2024 by Chris Thompson

A new rear-wheel drive version of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has gone on sale in the UK, with a new electric driving range that eclipses rivals. Read more
Move aside, Tesla: Hyundai and Kia's electric cars are the new cultural benchmark | Opinion

Move aside, Tesla: Hyundai and Kia's electric cars are the new cultural benchmark | Opinion

16 Sep 2024 by Chris Thompson

It’s been a long time since someone who’s not that interested in cars gushed to me about how much they like Tesla (it doesn’t help that the man in charge of Tesla has done less and ...Read more
More bad news for Chinese electric car makers: Canada to impose huge tax on Chinese EVs such as the 2025 BYD Atto 3, MG4 and even some Tesla Model 3s

More bad news for Chinese electric car makers: Canada to impose huge tax on Chinese EVs such as the 2025 BYD Atto 3, MG4 and even some Tesla Model 3s

27 Aug 2024 by Samuel Irvine

Canada has followed the lead of the US and European Union in announcing it will impose a big tariff on Chinese-made EVs. According to the Canadian government, the 100 per cent tax will apply to all ...Read more
Has Tesla peaked? Why the electric brand may be running out of charge - and what it can do to fix it as cars such as the BYD Seal, MG4 and Kia EV6 threaten its dominance | Analysis

Has Tesla peaked? Why the electric brand may be running out of charge - and what it can do to fix it as cars such as the BYD Seal, MG4 and Kia EV6 threaten its dominance | Analysis

20 Jul 2024 by Stephen Ottley

Tesla is the darling child of the electric car movement. Its sleek and shiny Model 3 and Model Y are rushed into the arms of awaiting customers as quickly as they can be built. Or at least that was ...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2024

Best electric cars arriving in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024! Read more
The best new cars coming in 2024

The best new cars coming in 2024

16 Jul 2024 by Tung Nguyen

With most of the production delays from the semi-conductor shortage and COVID-related shutdowns now largely in the rearview mirror, 2024 is set to be a bumper year for new-vehicle activity. Read more
The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought

The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought

5 Jul 2024 by Chris Thompson

China is now the third-largest source for new cars in Australia, beaten only by Japan and Thailand for cars exported here. Read more
Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024

Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024

4 Jul 2024 by Tim Nicholson

It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in and people movers 2024 is not huge. But what's more telling is the sheer number of them that are for EVs or plug-in hybrids. Read more
Is this the biggest barrier to electric car adoption? Why price cuts to the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GWM Ora and Peugeot e-2008 show prices are too high | Opinion

Is this the biggest barrier to electric car adoption? Why price cuts to the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GWM Ora and Peugeot e-2008 show prices are too high | Opinion

2 Jun 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Change is in the air.Carmakers are starting to realise sky high electric car prices won’t cut it in the long term.Demand is dwindling in the giant European and US markets as the cohort of early ...Read more
"You want to crash it and make a profit": Tesla owners fume as Model 3 and Model Y values plummet in Australia

"You want to crash it and make a profit": Tesla owners fume as Model 3 and Model Y values plummet in Australia

21 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The price of a new Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y continues to plummet in Australia, with the seemingly endless series of sticker price reductions now leavings owners who have already bought one ...Read more
Blast off! 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance pricing officially revealed!

Blast off! 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance pricing officially revealed!

24 Apr 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Tesla has finally confirmed pricing for its blisteringly quick Model 3 Performance electric sedan, and it is set to shock rival carmakers. Read more
Tesla Model 3 Performance details leaked on Tesla's Australian website reveal new styling and engineering for the BYD Seal rival

Tesla Model 3 Performance details leaked on Tesla's Australian website reveal new styling and engineering for the BYD Seal rival

19 Apr 2024 by Laura Berry

The 2024 Tesla Mode 3 arrives this year but eagle-eyed people have spotted leaked details in the soruce code of the brand's own website in the UK and Australia Read more
How much power?! 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance details allegedly leaked ahead of late 2024 launch

How much power?! 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance details allegedly leaked ahead of late 2024 launch

7 Mar 2024 by Tom White

Tesla's Model 3 Performance looks to get a big power bump according to data allegedly leaked from the South Korean Ministry of Environment. Read more
And... we're back. New 2024 Tesla Model 3s officially recalled to resolve ADR issue as deliveries resume for fixed cars

And... we're back. New 2024 Tesla Model 3s officially recalled to resolve ADR issue as deliveries resume for fixed cars

1 Feb 2024 by Laura Berry

Tesla Model 3 deliveries are back now that a compliance issue with the child seat anchor point has been fixed Read more
Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries to resume in Australia as early as within the coming week with ADR issue addressed

Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries to resume in Australia as early as within the coming week with ADR issue addressed

25 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

Discussions in Tesla owner forums and groups have revealed that many Tesla Model 3 customers waiting on paused deliveries of the updated 2024 car will soon be able to take delivery. Read more
Thousands of 2022-23 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars recalled for steering issue following separate ADR fault

Thousands of 2022-23 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars recalled for steering issue following separate ADR fault

22 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

A new potential ADR issue has arisen for Tesla, this time for pre-update Model 3 electric cars and its sibling Model Y, relating to a possible steering issue for thousands of cars. Read more
Model 3 on hold: Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car sales paused due to "compliance matter"

Model 3 on hold: Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car sales paused due to "compliance matter"

18 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

Tesla has paused deliveries of its updated Model 3 electric car after it surfaced earlier this week that the facelifted model may not meet a specific Australian Design Rule (ADR). Read more
Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car loses five-star ANCAP safety rating despite extra airbag and side-impact bolstering

Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car loses five-star ANCAP safety rating despite extra airbag and side-impact bolstering

15 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

With the arrival of the updated Tesla Model 3 comes the departure of its previous five-star safety rating according to a new statement by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Read more
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