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BYD to accept liability for accidents caused by its self-driving system
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (480+ words) The Chinese automaker says it will take responsibility for any damage caused by some of its semi-autonomous driving functions. BYD says it will accept liability for damage caused by some functions within its "God's Eye' semi-autonomous driving system. China's biggest…...
2027 Skoda Peaq: New large electric SUV previewed without camouflage
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (490+ words) Czech brand Skoda has leaked its own car, with the upcoming Peaq EV SUV partially revealed in 3 D schematics in a video explaining its aerodynamics. Skoda appears to have accidentally given a 'Peaq' at its new all-electric SUV flagship in…...
2026 GAC Aion UT Luxury review
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (1899+ words) It's a value-packed, affordably priced small electric hatchback which, combined with solid range and performance, makes non-Chinese brands look out of touch. On the other hand, in some respects it's a dystopian nightmare to sit in and drive. So, does…...
How Jony Ive's team designed the first electric Ferrari
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (602+ words) The Ferrari Luce is the first design from the brand to be totally led by a team outside of Maranello. Was it the success they were hoping for? The new Ferrari Luce is the first vehicle from the Prancing Horse…...
Why Cadillac is yet another luxury brand to slash prices of its EV
23+ hour, 38+ min ago (894+ words) Cadillac stands by its initial pricing of the Lyriq in Australia, but says it had to pivot because the local EV market changed. The Cadillac Lyriq is now priced $32, 000 lower than it was when the large electric SUV was launched…...
BYD to lead $13. 6 million vehicle-to-grid expansion in Australia
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (533+ words) An additional $13. 6 million is being spent on Australia's largest "batteries on wheels' rollout, with BYD spearheading the expansion. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing an additional $13. 6 million to expand a vehicle-to-grid (V2 G) trial to 1000 households, in tandem with a…...
Ford Fiesta ST to return as an electric hot hatch
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (561+ words) The next-generation Ford Fiesta might be a Renault 5 E-Tech under the skin, but it will have 'rally-bred' styling and an ST variant. The'Ford Fiesta ST'looks set to make a comeback as the Blue Oval brand tries to regain lost ground…...
BYD says EVs can help solve fuel-price crisis
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (589+ words) Record fuel prices can be addressed through greater EV adoption, says BYD's vice president, as the Chinese giant welcomes its largest ever shipment of vehicles to Australia. BYD says electric vehicles (EVs) can help address the global oil supply issues…...
Cadillac still plans to bring its quickest vehicle ever to Australia, plus updates for its debut model
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (798+ words) The hot Cadillac Lyriq-V performance SUV is still bound for Australia, while an updated version of the regular Lyriq is due later this year or early next. General Motors says the Cadillac Lyriq-V is still coming to Australia, even though…...
Fear, subsidies, infrastructure: Why Victoria's EV strategy is lagging
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (776+ words) Australia's second-largest state is falling behind in its electric vehicle infrastructure, but the scope of its problems is far wider. Electric vehicle (EV) uptake is rising in Victoria, but a parliamentary inquiry has warned misinformation, a slow public-charging rollout, and…...