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BYD Sealion 6 Extended Range imminent with even longer electric driving endurance

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BYD looks to be readying a new variant of the Sealion 6 SUV that could boost its electric driving range rating well beyond 100km. A new ultra-long-range version of the 2025 BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid family SUV appears to be around the corner, capable of more than 100km in electric power on one charge. Australian government homologation documents list a new Sealion 6 ‘Extended Range Dynamic’ variant, which is 53kg heavier than the existing front-wheel-drive model approved for sale locally. It – and the name – suggest BYD is preparing to introduce a larger 26.6kWh battery pack to the Sealion 6 range, up from 18.3kWh in existing models, to travel further on electric and hybrid power . Such a model is already on sale in the UK, with driving range ratings of 126km in electric mode and 1127km as a hybrid. MORE: Hybrids explained – mild v full v plug-in v extended range electric vehicle 2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Those figures are up from 80km, and 1080km respectively...
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Tesla’s response to cheaper Chinese electric cars? ‘They haven’t overtaken us yet’

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Chinese brands have set bold targets – and aggressive prices – for their new electric cars, but Tesla believes customers will pony up for “technology and quality” in its vehicles. 2025 Tesla Model Y Tesla has played down the bold ambitions of a wave of new Chinese electric-car brands at the bottom end of the electric-car market, and believes Australian customers are willing to pay for “technology and quality” in its vehicles. Thom Drew, Tesla Australia country director, told Drive the US car giant is happy with its positioning “at the premium end of the mid-range” market, and does not want to compete on price alone. The executive has ruled out returning to the “very substantial” price cuts Tesla rolled out throughout 2024 , which slashed the RRP of the least expensive Model Y by nearly $10,000 in the span of two months. MORE: 2025 Tesla Model Y review: Australian first drive of Juniper facelift 2025 Tesla Model Y Once offering some of the only electric cars on s...
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‘You’ll wash the paint off it’: Can you wash your car too much?

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Some people can be borderline addicted to cleaning their cars, but can you wash them too much? If you’re a car enthusiast or just a neat freak, you know the importance of having a clean car to ensure it looks its best at all times. RELATED: The car wash feature that can do more harm than good After the off-hand comment from your neighbour, “Haha, can you wash mine next?”, you might’ve heard the old saying, “You’ll wash the paint off it”. But is it actually possible? Or is it an urban legend that you can wash your car so much the paint will come off? Can you wash your car too much? With modern paint, you cannot physically over-wash your car; however, improper wash techniques can damage and wear out your paint over time. Older original car paint can also be over-washed and thin out. James Mate from Jimmy M Autocare told us, “I personally don’t think you can wash your car too much, but it does turn into the law of diminishing returns. Sure, it’s nice to have a clean car. But...
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Can you use your phone in the car if it is mounted?

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While using your phone while driving may seem obviously against the law, you’re allowed to do certain things if it is in a holder. We answer the question ‘Can you use your phone in the car if it is mounted?’. Photo: iStock/Blackzheep With all the new cameras around Australia ready to detect phone misuse while driving, it can be nerve-racking to know if you’re doing the right thing. RELATED: Can P-platers use Apple CarPlay? Having your phone in a cradle or mount is an excellent way to ensure that it’s not in your hands while driving, but are you allowed to touch it at all? We run through everything you need to know about phones in cradles. Can you use your phone in the car if it is mounted? The laws around phone use in a cradle depend on the state you live in and what class of licence you hold. Are you allowed to have your phone in a holder on your P-plates? Red P-platers and learner licence holders are not permitted to use their phones while in a phone mount. That means...
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XPeng believes its Chinese origins give it an advantage over Tesla

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A similar product line-up and focus on technology make Tesla and XPeng natural rivals, but the Chinese brand believes its roots will set it apart from its US counterpart. Relatively new electric-car brand XPeng says finding its feet in its home of China – the world’s biggest and most competitive new-car market – gives it an advantage over arch-rival Tesla. The brands have drawn natural comparisons in their range of electric vehicles, each backed by its own network of in-house fast-charging stations, and fitted with advanced semi-autonomous driving systems underpinned by cameras, not lidar. Where Tesla has the Model 3 , Model Y , Model X , and Model S , XPeng fields the Mona M03, G6 , G7 , and P7+ as direct rivals. But the Chinese company believes its origins – and need to be successful in China, arguably the world’s toughest new-car market, before looking elsewhere – places it on stronger footings than Tesla. MORE: German car makers are struggling in China as the natio...
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Electric Porsche 718 Cayman spied testing at the Nurburgring

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The first sighting of the all-electric sports coupe could hint at a September reveal at the IAA in Munich. The upcoming all-electric version of the Porsche 718 Cayman coupe has been spotted for the first time testing on the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. A partner to the electrified Boxster convertible, which has been spotted numerous times during cold-weather testing , the electric Cayman is seen wearing light camouflage, hinting that the compact sports cars could be set for reveal in the coming months. One option may be the 2025 IAA Mobility Motor Show , which is scheduled for September 9-14 in Munich, Germany. Porsche is already a confirmed exhibitor. Further, Porsche unveiled the Cayman-esque electric Mission R concept racer at the 2021 IAA show, so using the 2025 event to bookend the journey from concept to reality for the two-door sports platform could be a good story for the German brand. MORE: Spy photos of the electric 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster While...
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Will the Slate truck come to Australia?

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A new EV truck company, Slate, has been making waves in the industry. But will it be coming to Australia? A new kid on the block says it will disrupt the EV market, and that’s Slate Automotive. The new brand, which is part-owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently unveiled its first complete vehicles, a three-car line-up consisting of a ute, mid-size SUV, and large SUV. RELATED: Jeff Bezos-backed electric start-up shows off Land Rover-like SUV The Slate ute starts life as a bare-bones modular truck that can be chopped and changed with accessories, and “no mechanics certification required”. The entry-level grade is completely barebones, with 17-inch steel wheels, a wrapped (non-painted exterior), and a basic cabin, skipping standard equipment such as an interior touchscreen. You start with this, and then you can choose optional components to further increase luxury and, of course, the price. The standard powertrain is a 150kW/264Nm single electric motor driving the...
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