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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9245105 > blue-mountains-city-council-seeks-crucial-ev-funding

New push for electric vehicle chargers gets underway

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (332+ words) Blue Mountains City Council has started the formal process to attract funding for more electric vehicle chargers in the Upper Mountains. The development comes after the Leura Community Alliance and Katoomba Chamber of Commerce & Community called on council to "urgently…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9239615 > tumbling-tesla-sales-in-australia

Tumbling Tesla sales in Australia

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (341+ words) The latest data has revealed Tesla has experienced a serious sales downturn in Australia. The brand managed 1225 sales in April, compared to 3485 sales the previous month. Year-to-date sales remain positive for Tesla, with more than double for April 2026 compared to…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9239524 > massive-win-for-ev-buyers-announced

Massive win for EV buyers announced

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (538+ words) The federal government has called time on its generous EV incentives. The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption on electric cars will end by March 2029. Vehicles priced more than $75, 000, but below the luxury car tax threshold of about $91, 000, will no longer…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9232417 > watch-out-toyota-new-hybrids-confirmed

Watch out Toyota, new hybrids confirmed

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (240+ words) Volkswagen has broadened available powertrain options in two of its mainstay models with the introduction of full-hybrid versions of the Golf hatch and T-Roc small SUV. VW said the Golf Hybrid and T-Roc Hybrid have been designed to enable a…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9231386 > caveat-empty-car-buyers-beware-fuel-and-range-promises

Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (429+ words) Drivers have been warned to be "deeply sceptical" of automakers' claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised. Many electric vehicles are also stopping short of their promised range." In one instance,…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9218532 > monster-byd-with-1000km-range-incoming

Monster BYD with 1000km+ range incoming!

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (390+ words) It's monstrously powerful, staggeringly quick and charges in less than 10 minutes - it's the Denza Z9 GT electric wagon and it's been officially confirmed for Australia. BYD's luxury division Denza says its Z9 GT will make its local debut at the 2026 Melbourne motor…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9204484 > chinese-brand-will-punish-legacy-car-makers

Chinese brand will punish legacy car makers

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (406+ words) An incoming Chinese brand says legacy car makers in Australia have been taking their customers for granted, creating the window for China's car makers to scoop up new customers." That's the word from Chinese technology company Dreame - best known for…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9200494 > the-surprising-car-type-making-a-comeback

The surprising car type making a comeback

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (667+ words) Is the "uncool" people mover on the verge of a renaissance? New arrivals and rising sales suggest the once daggy family transport could become the new battleground in the Australian market. While large, seven-seat SUVs remain the preferred option for…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9192882 > car-brands-with-the-most-models-revealed

Car brands with the most models revealed

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (570+ words) New brands, established brands and emerging brands." The car landscape is ever-changing in Australia, with new offerings seemingly arriving everyday." Are established brands still a constant feature? Or have Chinese players stepped up?" Here are the top 5 brands in Australia…...

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bluemountainsgazette. com. au > story > 9192435 > first-glimpse-of-all-new-world-car

First glimpse of all-new world car

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (365+ words) In an address to workers at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg headquarters overnight, VW AG Chairwoman of the General and Group Works Council Daniela Cavallo showed a teaser silhouette image of the upcoming, ninth-generation VW ID. Golf. VW has flagged a mid-2027 shift of production…...