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// Video: Omoda launches NZ’s cheapest electric SUV
Omoda has launched in New Zealand, setting a new price mark for electric SUVs in the market, and the first battery over 60kWh available for under $50,000.
- AutoCar says New Zealand pricing for Omoda E5 and C5 is revealed
- Driven says Omoda reveals pricing for NZ, plus a first drive of the C5 GT
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// Kia confirms Tasman ute arrival in 2025
Kia New Zealand has confirmed that its new Tasman ute will arrive in 2025.
- AutoCar says New Ute To Take the Kia Tasman Tag
- AutoFile says Kia’s ute set for NZ
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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong
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// Video: Kia EV5 range confirmed – single huge battery offered
The specification for Kia’s upcoming EV5 all-electric SUV range has been confirmed, and the headline figure has to be the size of the battery.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Ford Mustang GT Convertible Available to Order Now
Ford New Zealand says that Kiwis can now order the latest seventh-generation Ford Mustang GT Convertible. Either visit a local…
// Reveal of Mazda CX-80 Next Week
Notice is served that the new Mazda CX-80 will be unveiled next Thursday 18 April 2024 at 22.00 NZST.
// Lexus LBX is now on sale in New Zealand
The Lexus LBX has arrived in New Zealand, and is now the brand’s least expensive model on sale. It kicks off at $58,900 for the LBX Active.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US
It represented 18% of total passenger vehicle sales in the world last year.
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- Pagani Zonda reimagined as futuristic concept for 25th birthday
- Hidden barrier standing in the way of Govt EV charging targets
- Volkswagen is investing more in the Chinese market
- Fiat dynasty snubs Giorgia Meloni by building flagship car outside Italy for first time
- Car rooftop tents – easy pickings?
- Survey on workplace access
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 87
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