What Tesla has done that Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover and others have all failed to achieve

What Tesla has done that Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover and others have all failed to achieve

18 Dec 2022 by Stephen Ottley

When it comes to luxury cars in Australia the market is dominated by the ‘Big Three Germans’ - Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. Or at least, it was. ...Read more
Australia's most popular electric car, the Tesla Model 3, is in line for an update next year - report

Australia's most popular electric car, the Tesla Model 3, is in line for an update next year - report

30 Nov 2022 by Chris Thompson

According to sources with details of Tesla's product development, the company is currently in the process of updating, facelifting, and cutting production costs for its popular Model 3.According to ...Read more
Almost 16,000 Teslas in Australia including Model 3 and Model Y recalled for software safety issues, but there's an easy fix

Almost 16,000 Teslas in Australia including Model 3 and Model Y recalled for software safety issues, but there's an easy fix

25 Nov 2022 by Chris Thompson

The Australian Government's Vehicle Recalls program has identified software issues in as many as 15,914 Teslas, both Model 3 and Model Y, which could affect the vehicles' safety.Managed by the ...Read more
What is the future of Tesla? Electric rivals, delayed models and Twitter buy-out raise questions over the long-term plans for the American electric car maker | Opinion

What is the future of Tesla? Electric rivals, delayed models and Twitter buy-out raise questions over the long-term plans for the American electric car maker | Opinion

20 Nov 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Yes, that headline will surely make the keyboards fire up with a mixture of ‘I told you so’ and ‘how dare you doubt Tesla’ - but let’s all take a deep breath and ask ...Read more
Tesla's new-model assault: Why 2023 could be electric car brand's biggest year yet!

Tesla's new-model assault: Why 2023 could be electric car brand's biggest year yet!

11 Nov 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Next year is shaping as the biggest in Tesla's history, with a flurry of new launches joining updates to the Model 3 and Model Y to potentially lift Elon Musk's EV company to even greater heights. Read more
Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs Tesla Model 3: electric cars keeping the sedan alive, but which is better when comparing the numbers?

Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs Tesla Model 3: electric cars keeping the sedan alive, but which is better when comparing the numbers?

14 Oct 2022 by Chris Thompson

While the Tesla Model 3 sits atop the electric car sales charts, now closely followed by its Model Y sibling, more established car brands are slowly bringing in rivals in the hopes of tearing down ...Read more
Which brands sell the most 'passenger cars' in Australia? When it comes to sedans, wagons hatchbacks and sports cars, you might be surprised!

Which brands sell the most 'passenger cars' in Australia? When it comes to sedans, wagons hatchbacks and sports cars, you might be surprised!

14 Oct 2022 by Tim Nicholson

We all know SUVs and dual-cab utes have taken over as the most popular types of vehicles in Australia.Of the one million new vehicles sold in Australia just 10 years ago in 2011, SUVs only made up a ...Read more
Tesla Model 3 tops Toyota Camry sales! Electric car brand outsells Volkswagen, MG and Subaru in Australia as EV sales soar

Tesla Model 3 tops Toyota Camry sales! Electric car brand outsells Volkswagen, MG and Subaru in Australia as EV sales soar

5 Oct 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Tesla Model 3 is officially more popular than the humble Toyota Camry in Australia!According to September sales figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the ...Read more
The lessons Ford is learning from Tesla might make it an electric-car powerhouse

The lessons Ford is learning from Tesla might make it an electric-car powerhouse

1 Oct 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Ford may have invented the mass-produced car over 100 years ago, but now it’s using lessons from America’s newest major carmaker, Tesla, to reinvent itself for an electric future. ...Read more
It has taken a while, but 2023 will be when Australia embraces electric cars | Opinion

It has taken a while, but 2023 will be when Australia embraces electric cars | Opinion

30 Sep 2022 by Tung Nguyen

There is no denying Australia has been slow in getting onto the electric car hype train, but I'm betting that is all about to change and 2023 will be the year that happens.Whether it is because of ...Read more
Could Tesla be dethroned in the electric car sales race as MG ZS EV, BYD Atto 3 and others pick up steam?

Could Tesla be dethroned in the electric car sales race as MG ZS EV, BYD Atto 3 and others pick up steam?

9 Sep 2022 by Chris Thompson

While Australia's electric car market remains slim with only 14,544 sold this year to the end of August, Tesla has consistently been the statistical and cultural leader in EV uptake.Thanks to Tesla's ...Read more
Tesla storms into the top five! Electric car sales increase in Australia thanks to Model 3 as Kia and Hyundai battle it out for sales glory

Tesla storms into the top five! Electric car sales increase in Australia thanks to Model 3 as Kia and Hyundai battle it out for sales glory

5 Sep 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Tesla Model 3 is officially one of Australia's best-selling cars, entering the top five for the first time and helping to increase overall EV sales in August.According to the Federal Chamber of ...Read more
Can the electric car save the sedan? Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and other new models that could fend off the rise of SUVs

Can the electric car save the sedan? Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and other new models that could fend off the rise of SUVs

13 Aug 2022 by Stephen Ottley

We are living in the ‘Age of the SUV’. These high-riding crossovers have dominated the sales charts for years, squeezing out other options, especially sedans. ...Read more
The Chinese cars you didn't know were Chinese!

The Chinese cars you didn't know were Chinese!

3 Jul 2022 by Tony O'Kane

While brands like Haval, Great Wall Motors, Chery and BYD wear their Chinese-ness on their sleeves, there are plenty of other Chinese-made cars on sale in Australia that most would never pick as ...Read more
Well, that didn't last long! 2023 Tesla Model Y price hike makes it more expensive than Hyundai Ioniq 5, as Model 3 also increases in cost

Well, that didn't last long! 2023 Tesla Model Y price hike makes it more expensive than Hyundai Ioniq 5, as Model 3 also increases in cost

20 Jun 2022 by Tung Nguyen

After opening its order books just last week, Tesla Australia has increased the prices of its Model Y electric SUV by as much as $3400.That's right, if you didn't place an order for the base Model Y ...Read more
The five electric cars outselling big-name combustion vehicles in 2022

The five electric cars outselling big-name combustion vehicles in 2022

16 Jun 2022 by Tom White

Would you believe the Honda Civic, Ford Mustang, and even Toyota Camry are all being outsold by EVs in Australia? Read more
Have we reached the tipping point for electric car sales in Australia? Tesla Model 3 success and sales jumps for Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and more point to wider acceptance

Have we reached the tipping point for electric car sales in Australia? Tesla Model 3 success and sales jumps for Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and more point to wider acceptance

16 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

There's nothing like a dramatic spike in fuel prices to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.The past month has seen huge increases to petrol and diesel prices in Australia on the back of the ...Read more
Would you try a Tesla Model 3 while you wait for a Toyota RAV4? Long delivery times sees demand for subscription services more than triple

Would you try a Tesla Model 3 while you wait for a Toyota RAV4? Long delivery times sees demand for subscription services more than triple

8 Apr 2022 by Tom White

Car subscription platform, Loopit, says its business has taken off thanks to long wait times for popular models, but the numbers herald bigger changes down the track. Read more
Still waiting for a Tesla Model 3? Why wait times are about to go from bad to worse

Still waiting for a Tesla Model 3? Why wait times are about to go from bad to worse

7 Apr 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

The Tesla Model 3's wait times are expected to blow-out in Australia, with the brand's Shanghai factory forced to remain closed due to a coronavirus outbreak.The news compounds Tesla's delivery woes ...Read more
Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

Tesla Model 3 outsells Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla and Isuzu D-Max! Electric car maker now reporting sales in Australia as market struggles with supply

5 Apr 2022 by Tim Nicholson

The Tesla Model 3 rocketed into the top-five best-selling new vehicles in Australia last month, outpacing some of the most popular petrol and diesel cars in the country.March was the first time Tesla ...Read more
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