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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295583 > real-world-ev-efficiency-test-results

Real world EV efficiency test results

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (673+ words) Driving range is the biggest talking point with electric cars." Range anxiety remains a prevalent road block to potential EV buyers, despite ever-increasing claimed figures. Figures are measured using many different testing cycles, which all have varying degrees of perceived…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295752 > caravans-and-campers-are-ruining-camping

Caravans and campers are ruining camping

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (720+ words) Caravans and camper trailers take the adventure out of adventure travel. There I've said it. What is supposed to be an activity that takes you away from the comforts of home, offers up some wild challenges and ultimately brings you…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295502 > zeekrs-jaw-dropping-new-car-on-the-way

Zeekr's jaw-dropping new car on the way

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (346+ words) Zeekr's flagship family hauler is lurking on Australia's door-step. The big and luxurious Zeekr 009 Grand people mover has been shown in right-hand drive in Hong Kong. The 009 Grand ditches the third row for a business class on wheels-like four-seat layout....

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295326 > important-ev-tech-finally-nears-oz-approval

Important EV tech finally nears Oz approval

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (381+ words) It might feel like V2 G (Vehicle-to-Grid) functionality for electric vehicles has been 'coming soon' to Australia since the dawn of time but the technology looks like it's finally close to local introduction with Hyundai using its Ioniq 9 pure-electric SUV for…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295481 > the-ultra-affordable-chinese-ev-antidote

The ultra affordable Chinese EV antidote

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (461+ words) A new affordable and super compact electric car has been named ahead of its official reveal, and this one is from Europe rather than China. Dacia has announced its upcoming fully electric compact car will inherit the 'Spring' name from…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9295306 > mitsubishi-acknowledges-new-asx-troubles

Mitsubishi acknowledges new ASX troubles

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (730+ words) Mitsubishi has admitted the new-generation ASX is not living up to expectations as the brand loses ground to aggressive Chinese rivals in the small SUV space. "It's not desirable," Mitsubishi Australia GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel said…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9294315 > most-electric-porsche-911-is-also-the-best

Most electric Porsche 911 is also the best

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (1071+ words) The most electrified Porsche 911 yet has arrived. Yep, the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S breaks from tradition with the electric motor wedged into its eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission. And then there's the twin electric turbochargers fitted to its 3. 6-litre six-cylinder boxer…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9294228 > two-new-european-v8s-coming-to-oz

Two new European V8's coming to Oz

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (330+ words) Mercedes-Benz is bringing two new V8-powered rides to Australia." The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S and GLS 63 S SUVs have both been detailed overseas ahead of their local launch." There are no confirmed launch timings for the cars, but Mercedes-Benz Australia has…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9294203 > chinas-new-rules-crack-down-on-ev-safety

China's new rules crack down on EV safety | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (477+ words) New mandatory national standards for vehicle safety in China have cracked down on battery safety in an effort to make battery fires a thing of the past. This will affect cars manufactured in China and subsequently exported to Australia. The…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9293741 > chinas-830kw-4wd-detailed

China's 830k W 4 WD detailed

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (617+ words) Geely has revealed more details about its upcoming plug-in hybrid off-road SUV ahead of the 4 WD's launch later this year. Geely confirmed the boxy new SUV will produce a combined 830k W from a tri-motor hybrid system in a social post…...

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