Day: March 14, 2024

Land grabs and vanishing forests: Are ‘clean’ electric vehicles to blame? | Environment News

As the push to switch away from polluting fossil fuels and go green with renewable technology becomes more pressing around the world, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has surged. But now, rights

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2024 Mini Aceman: Chinese-built electric SUV detailed

More details of the Mini Aceman electric hatchback have surfaced, courtesy of government documents filed in China where it will be built. As reported by Car News China, the Mini Aceman will be

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Man allegedly spent Chinese investors’ money on luxury cars

A man is standing trial after allegedly selling three Adelaide commercial properties to Chinese investors at an inflated price – then buying luxury cars. Thursday March 14, 2024: What’s making news today Mo

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BYD Dolphin Sport electric ‘hot hatch’ cancelled for Australia

Plans for a sportier electric hatchback from China’s BYD have been shelved due to lower than required demand. View 3 images The BYD Dolphin Sport – the ‘hot-hatch’ version of the new city electric

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Australia yet to switch to SsangYong's new name – Drive

The rebranding of the South Korean car maker has still not happened in Australia, despite its UK and New Zealand arms having made the change. 10:5014 March 2024 View 4 images Australia looks set

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Car slams into front of Valley bottleshop

An out-of-control car has rammed into the front of a bottle shop in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. A car has crashed into a bottle shop at a Fortitude Valley shopping precinct. Picture: Steve Pohlner

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The 2025 Porsche Panamera perfectly balances luxury ride and great handling

Enlarge / BIgger air intakes, steeper headlights, and more pronounced fenders are the visual hallmarks of the 3rd-generation Porsche Panamera. Jonathan Gitlin SEVILLE, Spain—Once upon a time, Porsche just made two-door sports cars.

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Elon Musk and son visit Berlin Tesla plant after pylon fire

Elon Musk – and his son X AE A-XII – have visited a Tesla plant in Berlin that was targeted by a suspected arson attack earlier this month. A nearby electricity pylon was

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Brazil revs up for jolt of hybrid car investments

Brazil is charging up for a hybrid revolution as global car manufacturers race to pump billions of dollars into the development of green vehicles in Latin America’s biggest economy. Globally, hybrid cars sales

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Automakers Are Sharing Consumers' Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies – The New York Times

Kenn Dahl says he has always been a careful driver. The owner of a software company near Seattle, he drives a leased Chevrolet Bolt. He’s never been responsible for an accident. So Mr.

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