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// Isuzu teases fully electric D-Max ute, NZ plans unknown
New Zealand might be due for another electric ute next year, with the new Isuzu D-Max BEV being teased and confirmed to go on sale for our cousins across the ditch today.
- EVs and Beyond says Isuzu D-MAX BEV ute coming here?
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// Bentley holds off on first EV to focus on hybrids
Luxury carmaker Bentley has announced that it will hold off on the launch of its first electric vehicle (EV) due to delays in the development of its platform, and will instead shift its focus to new plug-in hybrid models.
- Stuff Motoring says Luxury carmaker Bentley delays launch of first electric vehicle
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// KGM announce $66,990 introductory price for Torres EVX
KGM New Zealand is introducing the Torres EVX SUV to the market on March 26, with an introductory price of $66,990.
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// Polestar 4 NZ preview: a window into the way this EV maker is doing things
So now there are four; Polestar models, that is. Polestar New Zealand is previewing its new 4 this month in its Space (it would never be anything so dull as a “dealership”) at 58 Great South Road, Newmarket, Auckland.
// Could Mazda’s ‘6e’ trademark hint at a future electrified sedan?
Mazda has officially moved to trademark the ‘Mazda 6e’ name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, sparking significant discussion about the future of the midsize sedan.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW’s first quad-motor M Performance EV spotted testing [Video]
The first quad-motor EV from BMW M was recently spotted testing in icy conditions, revealing the high-performance electric car’s sporty design.
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