The Guardian
Australians Finally Realise Petrol Is Expensive, EVs Approach Half of New Car Sales
Australians, faced with $2-a-litre petrol, have suddenly discovered that electric cars exist. Who knew price signals could be so effective?
2026-08-02
The Guardian
2026-07-22
The Verge
Tesla's Revenue Bounces Back, But Profits Still Look Like They've Seen Better Days (and So Has Elon's Approval Rating)
Tesla's sales and revenue are up, but profits are barely budging, free cash flow is negative, and robotaxis are still mostly a promise - at least the energy business is doing okay.
2026-07-04
Mazda Boss Says EV Sales Spike Is Just a Panic Over Petrol Prices, Not a Revolution
Mazda Australia’s boss says the EV sales surge is just a temporary panic over high petrol prices, not a permanent market shift - prepare for a more 'balanced' future.
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