I drove an EV for three days. It saved me money but cost me time
By Jason Om

With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-20/electric-vehicles-money-versus-time-charging-network/106573726

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Life in the slow lane. Why Australia isn't up to speed with EVs

With no end in sight to soaring fuel prices, 7.30 decided to take an EV for a test drive to see how far it could take our reporter, and if Australia's EV charging network stacks up.

UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties

Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027

The Guardian
Carmakers scramble to plug £3bn shortfall for UK loan scandal payouts

Filings suggest manufacturers’ lending arms have massively underestimated bill from FCA’s £9.1bn redress scheme

The Guardian
Average new UK electric car price is now lower than petrol vehicles

Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuels

The Guardian

Ransomware Targets Carmakers with Growing Ferocity

Ransomware attacks on carmakers have doubled in just one year, now accounting for over two-fifths of all cyber-attacks targeting the industry, signaling a significant shift in the threat landscape. This rapid escalation demands a new level of resilience from firms that design, build, and sell motor vehicles.

https://osintsights.com/ransomware-targets-carmakers-with-growing-ferocity?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Ransomware Targets Carmakers with Growing Ferocity

Ransomware attacks on carmakers surge, now over 40% of incidents. Learn how to bolster resilience against this growing threat now.

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Battery factory due to supply Jaguar Land Rover to get £380m UK grant

Government investment in Tata-owned Agratas plant expected to boost economic growth and secure jobs

The Guardian
Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11757321/potential-for-chinese-ev-production-at-stellantis-plant-raises-concerns/
Stellantis recalls 44,000 UK vehicles over fault that could cause fires

Affected cars include models in Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat brands made since 2023

The Guardian