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Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives

International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market

Tesla to remove ultrasonic sensors, despite camera-only tech lacking key features

Tesla's electric vehicles will soon be built without some promised features – but Tesla says a future update will resolve this

VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs

Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular

Tesla Model 3 update reportedly due next year with simplified interior, minor changes

Tesla is preparing an update to its popular Model 3 electric sedan, with changes including a simplified interior and improved performance

Here are the fastest-charging electric vehicles

Here’s the what’s-watt on electric vehicle battery capacity and charging times

How much more expensive are electric cars?

Amid inevitably increasing new car prices, how big is the electric vehicle price premium today?

VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot

Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

EVs you can buy today under $60,000

Things are looking up for Australian EV buyers, with six under sixty grand available right now

VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales

Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

VFACTS August 2022: Tesla sales drive record month for EVs in Australia

Four out of five EV sales last month were a Tesla as US company benefits from a fresh shipment of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla self-driving due by end of 2022, California readying false advertising bill

Musk claims Tesla's ‘self-driving’ system will be ready by the end of the year, despite concerns regarding dangerous advertising

Tesla full self-driving technology under fire as video seems to show it failing to detect child-sized object

A pair of testing videos have been released in recent days, showing Tesla vehicles failing to stop for child-sized objects

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales

The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it's not clear sailing yet

Tesla facing lawsuit for allegedly painting over structural cracks

A Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the company to court in Germany, claiming it painted over underbody cracks

EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022

Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify

Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee

The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused

Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs

VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top

A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011

Gold Coast hotel offers guests chance to hire Tesla Model 3

Guests at the Mantra hotel will be able to use Australia's most popular electric vehicle for $30 an hour

What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?

Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots

Tesla Model Y price hike already, as Model 3 cost also increases

The new Tesla Model Y has only just touched down in Australia, and prices are up already

Tesla Enhanced Autopilot comes to Australia for $5100

While paid-up Australian Tesla customers wait for Full Self Driving to reach their car, the mid-level Enhanced Autopilot has become available

VFACTS May 2022: New car sales labour towards one million

Australia’s new-car market posted a small year-on-year swing towards negative growth in May’s election month, with continuing gains for ‘green’ cars and an even greater majority for the Toyota party

Tesla update adds improved driving range calculations based on weather forecasts

The latest over-the-air update allows Tesla's models to provide more accurate driving range estimations with weather information