Australia’s EV warning sound rule is now in force: every new electric, and hybrid model must make a sound at low speedsFrom 1 November 2026 all new EVs, hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell models now need an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) to warn pedestrians in car parks, school zones and laneways. The sound...
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Test drove 5 ev’s $30-35K in Bayside Melbourne this week, just purchased…In short:the GWM Ora 5 was a clear winner for us - ordered in emerald green, ready in 4 days. Did the Brighton car dealership run, i’m a bloke with a wife and 18-year old son living in melbourne....
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Chinese carmaker BYD’s offices in Netherlands raided over JLR ‘copycat car’ claim | Jaguar Land RoverThe car was just approved for sale here
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Leaving my key fob at homeToday I decided to be brave and leave my Atto 2's FOB at home. I know a lot of you probably have normalised access and turning your EV on and off with either the phone app or NFC card... But I'm...
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