Tesla
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2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance debuts; quicker, prices cut
The fastest iteration of the 2025 Tesla Model 3 has been revealed in the form of the Tesla Model 3 Performance. With a blistering 343kW from its dual-motor powertrain, the car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds, on its…
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Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Australia, not officially confirmed for local market
An example of the controversial Tesla Cybertruck pickup ute has been spotted in Sydney, Australia, chilling between a Model 3 and a Model Y. Spotted by Kevin Ngo and shared on the Tesla Owners Australia Facebook page, the left-hand drive vehicle…
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Video: How much does it cost to replace a battery in an EV (electric vehicle)?
Electric vehicles are becoming very popular, which means, soon, there will be more electric cars on our roads and more EVs on the used car market. One of the biggest concerns consumers face is the cost of a replacement battery…
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Top 10 best-selling luxury car brands in Australia during 2023: VFACTS
The premium automotive market in Australia witnessed dynamic shifts in 2023, characterised by notable changes in market shares and new trends. Tesla emerged as the dominant force with a substantial increase in sales, while other established brands experienced varying degrees…
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BMW global sales up 5.7% across first 9 months of 2023, remains premium leader
BMW Group has reported its three-quarter year results, through September 2023, with global sales jumping 5.1 per cent over last year’s effort. It remains as the best-selling premium vehicle maker in the world. The group, which includes MINI, Rolls-Royce and…
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VFACTS: September 2023 new car sales results for Australia
The September VFACTS new vehicle registration figures are out, and yep, it’s been another record month for the new car industry in Australia. With 110,702 units registered, it was the best September recorded ever. And that follows on from the…
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Top 10 best hearses / funeral cars
Hearses are a strange phenomenon in the automotive world. An often purpose-built genre of motor vehicle, designed for carrying large wooden boxes with dead people inside them. Ok that’s a bit of a crass and blunt way of looking at…
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VFACTS: June 2023 new car sales results in Australia
The new vehicle registration figures are out for another month, in the form of the June 2023 VFACTS report. As we’ve seen throughout this year, sales are on a steady rise. Figures for the month of June are up 25…
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VFACTS: May 2023 new car sales results in Australia
Once again, Toyota is in front for another month, demolishing the new vehicle registration charts according to the just-released May 2023 VFACTS report. We’ll sometimes call them ‘sales’ for brevity. It wasn’t just a crown effort for Toyota, the industry…