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// Kia Tasman camouflage hints at what’s beneath
Kia recently revealed an Australia-inspired camouflage wrap for the Kia Tasman, the brand’s forthcoming pick-up truck.
HOT TOPIC
// BYD Shark: name of new plug-in hybrid ute confirmed
Chinese auto giant BYD has revealed the name of its highly anticipated ute model.
- Stuff Motoring says BYD confirms imminent Kiwi debut for plug-in ute
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// Trade Me price restructure enrages dealers
A restructure of how Trade Me Motors packages vehicle listings for dealers has caused consternation and near rage from some traders, particularly online, but is the criticism fair?
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mercedes-Benz Rolls Two Coupes into One
Two Mercedes-Benz two-door coupes become one with the introduction of the CLE Coupé.
// Hiringa launches hydrogen refuelling network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it says is Australasia’s first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network – Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand (HRNZ).
// Private investigator hired to find Nicholas Down
The liquidators of Hamilton EV have engaged a private investigator to locate Nicholas Down, the director and owner of the failed dealership.
// Major role with Mini
Alexander Brockhoff to replace Matt Schmidt as general manager for marque on both sides of the Tasman from May.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more
Michelin is continuing to test and develop its Uptis airless tires as a necessary part of the future.
ONE LINERS
- Range Rover Electric tested
- Kia EV3 arrival time yet to be confirmed
- Wheelchair e-bikes launched
- Porsche Cayenne GTS arrives in Q3
- Cupra Formentor transforms with all-terrain conversion
- Alfa Romeo rebrands Milano car after Meloni backlash
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