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Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts

A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.

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Wheels mag July: Unwrapping the present – 70th anniversary issue (2 of 3)

Wheels continues its 70th anniversary with the second instalment in its three-mag series

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VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger

Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat

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2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric car prices slashed to new lows

Electric car brand Tesla has cut Model 3 and Model Y pricing in Australia, with savings of up to $6395

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VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations

Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations

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Tesla Model S & Model X killed in Australia & UK: RHD production cancelled

The latest facelift, already available overseas, will not be produced for right-hand drive markets… which means no hi-po Plaid version

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VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme

Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance

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2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y pricing adjusted – again

Electric car brand Tesla has shuffled pricing for its popular Model 3 and Model Y in Australia for the second time in less than one month

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2024 Tesla Model 3 facelift leaked

The mysterious project ‘Highland’ Model 3 update will gain a host of minor tweaks to keep it fresh and cost-competitive – and now a new photo might offer our first look at its styling

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Do electric cars have gears?

EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear

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VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10

Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March

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2023 Tesla Model 3 pricing reduced in Australia

Tesla has applied a price reduction to its top-selling Model 3 electric sedan, with the RWD and Long Range down $3000

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VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold

Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids

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Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update

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Australia’s best electric cars for 2023

We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get new dash buttons, courtesy of a clever teen

A Norwegian developer aims to address a significant complaint for many owners: the lack of dash buttons

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Tesla prices slashed globally by up to 20 per cent to boost sales

With poorer-than-anticipated sales figures in 2022 Tesla has sprung into action, cutting prices across the globe

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Tesla will ban you from Full Self-Driving beta for two weeks for inattentiveness

The latest software update for Tesla owners has the ability to ban drivers for improper use of its Full Self-Driving beta

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2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400

A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started

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VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery

The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005

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California bans Tesla, and others, from implying ‘Full Self-Driving’ capability

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

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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

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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

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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