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Tesla officially cans the Cybertruck for Australia as plans for right-hand drive version are axed completely

You won’t be seeing the Tesla Cybertruck down under after Tesla notified Aussies who reserved one of the models to let them know there will be no right-hand drive version.

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What Tesla didn’t mention at its spectacular Roadster launch…

Almost a decade after its original unveiling, Tesla’s electric supercar has resurfaced with extraordinary performance claims – but prospective buyers should read the fine print…

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Tesla Roadster flies upside down and barrel rolls in the wildest car debut in memory

Elon Musk said it’s “better than any James Bond car” and the mind-altering launch of the Tesla Roadster actually proved him right.

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Tesla slashes the price of Model 3 and Model Y cars by up to $3750

Tesla is offering discounts of up to $3750 on selected Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV inventory as it clears stock ahead of MY27 arrivals.

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VFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing

VFACTS September figures show Australia’s new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.

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Tesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth

Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped almost 20 per cent in September, with Model Y sales helping push their combined 2026 tally beyond 43,000.

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Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut

Changes to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced for the 2027 model year, including a cheaper Model Y Performance.

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Tesla’s new entry-level Model 3 is its cheapest Aussie car. Here’s what you get for a price tag of just $45,900

There’s a new entry-level Tesla Model 3 in Australia, which offers a 572km WLTP driving range and stunning savings over its predecessor.

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Tesla files patent for radical new tech as long-awaited Roadster launch is delayed by bad weather. Yes, you read that right

The long-awaited Tesla Roadster reveal has slipped again, just as a radical new fan-car patent hints at what the electric supercar could be capable of.

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Aussie who clocked up 965,000km in his Tesla reveals why it still “drives like new” after saving him almost $100,000 in fuel costs

The Tesla owner reached almost a million kays in eight years of driving and said his pride and joy still “drives like new”.

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The Tesla Roadster finally gets a debut date after nine years of waiting

Tesla first showcased the second-generation Roadster in 2017 before the project was hit with a seemingly never-ending series of delays.

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Insurance giant gives Aussies a discount if they drive a Tesla with self-driving tech

Some Tesla motorists will save on their premiums thanks to the new plan from Zurich insurance.

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Revealed: The surprising winners and losers from the world’s biggest EV battery life study

Austrian firm Aviloo conducted more than 50,0000 tests into battery life, with Tesla finishing towards the rear of the 20-car field.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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New motor gives updated Tesla Model Y more grunt – and its range is up, too

Information gleaned from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows the effect of the new TL2 electric motor on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.

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Tesla Model Y powers another surge in August 2026 EV deliveries

Tesla and Polestar deliveries jumped 148 per cent year-on-year in August in latest Electric Vehicle Council report.

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Aussie says driving Tesla Model Y for 40,000km cost him just $713 in electricity

The Tesla went on regular highway trips and DC fast-charging sessions as it clocked up the amazing numbers over three years.

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Tesla Model Y drives sharp rise in July electric-car deliveries

Combined Tesla and Polestar sales more than quadrupled year-on-year in July, although the figures cover only brands reporting directly to the Electric Vehicle Council.

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Tesla’s Cybertruck likened to the Ford Edsel, motoring’s most famous flop

Once hailed by Elon Musk as Tesla’s “best product ever”, the radical electric pick-up is now being compared with Ford’s ill-fated Edsel as sales fall well short of expectations.

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Tesla profits dive despite reaching top spot in Australian new car sales… as AI eats into margins

Tesla’s earnings report for the second quarter of 2026 reveals strong vehicle sales globally, but pressures on profitability.

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Tesla Cybercab driverless taxi specs revealed

Regulatory filings lift the lid on what to expect from Tesla’s two-seat autonomous taxi, first flagged in 2024.

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Tesla’s sunroofs are often derided for letting in too much Aussie sun – but now they may have a solution

From pass-through perforations to hot-air extraction, Tesla keeps trying to make its glass roof work like an opaque one.

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Is Elon Musk’s latest prediction about driverless cars realistic?

Tesla’s CEO repeats earlier claims that driverless cars are on their way – but the past reveals plenty of missed deadlines for the claim.

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Tesla axes two models from its global line-up; replaced by humanoid robots

Tesla has officially killed off Model S and X as it transitions its Fremont factory to manufacturing humanoid robots