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Australian industry urges retention of EV incentives

Australia’s automotive industry has called on the Federal Government to retain targeted demand-side incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that supply-side regulation alone will not deliver the…

February 11, 2026
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LNG import terminal pitched as backup for renewables

The Government will move to contract the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility, positioning it as a critical backstop for New Zealand’s electricity system as renewable generation and electricity demand from electric vehicles continues to grow.

February 10, 2026
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Toyota announces all-electric Highlander SUV

Toyota has confirmed an all-electric version of its Highlander SUV will be revealed on February 11, marking a strategic shift in the Japanese automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) naming…

February 10, 2026
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China bans flush door handles from 2027

China has moved to ban hidden or flush door handles from all new locally manufactured vehicles, with the ruling set to take effect from January 1 2027. The…

February 9, 2026
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XPeng unveils flagship GX luxury SUV

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has revealed its flagship GX SUV, a six-seat luxury model that marks the brand’s entry into the premium market segment with Range Rover-inspired…

February 8, 2026