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// Scout Motors’ EV concepts revealed
Volkswagen Group’s Scout Motors has unveiled concept versions of its first two electric vehicles expected to hit the market in 2027.
- AutoCar says Two Big Rigs From Scout Motors But No RHD Plans Yet
- Driven says Scout Motors unveils Traveler and Terra EVs
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// New Kia Sportage teased ahead of November debut
Kia has released the first teaser for its updated 2026 Sportage, set to debut in Korea this November.
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// New CATL Battery May Revolutionise PHEV Ownership
Chinese tech giant CATL has developed a new battery pack that allows PHEVs to travel up to 400km on a…
- Driven says CATL’s new battery brings 400km range to PHEVs
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// Mitsubishi debuts new three-row SUV concept
Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its latest concept SUV, the Mitsubishi DST Concept, during the 9th Philippine International Motor Show.
IN OTHER NEWS
// AutoFlip gains exclusive access to Gulliver Japan’s vehicle stock
Dealership buy and sell platform AutoFlip New Zealand has launched a new solution for importing vehicles from Japan.
// Solid-State Battery War is Heating Up
Stellantis is another to announce it will start using solid state batteries in the not-too-distant future.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD EV Teardown In Japan Reveals The Secret To Its Affordability
China is way ahead of Japan (and most of the world) when it comes to EVs, and it doesn’t look like it will catch up anytime soon.
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- A Furore Over Fenders Before Tasman Even Launches
- Watch: MG Cyberster first drive – Worth the $129,000 ask?
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- Electric fleet reaches milestone
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