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// 793kW Aston Martin Valhalla debuts in production form, set for 2025
Aston Martin has officially revealed full details of the Valhalla, its first series-production mid-engine supercar and first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model.
- AutoCar says Valhalla – the 793kW hybrid Aston Martin
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// 2026 BYD Dolphin reveals itself with new powertrain options
BYD is set to refresh its popular Dolphin electric vehicle (EV) with a mid-cycle facelift, marking the first substantial update since its 2021 debut.
// ‘Affordable’ Tesla Model Q expected in 2025
An “affordable” Tesla Model Q may be coming as early as the first half of next year to add to Tesla’s lineup.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Xiaomi YU7 A Tesla Model Y Rival
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi made headlines at the end of October by unofficially breaking a seven-year record at the Nurburgring.
// EV sales down in November
A general decline in new EV sales has been noticed by the Motor Industry Association (MIA).
// High profile carmaker confirms plans to build electric ute
Despite a plateau in sales this year, the electric ute is still a topic of intrigue — with carmaker Kia expected to be next to develop a pure plug-in workhorse.
// Hybrid replaces plug-in
Mazda says SP Hybrid provides enhanced entry to its CX-60 range.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Cruise Robotaxi Service Is Dead As GM Pivots
“A Robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business,” said CEO Mary Barra.
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- Ford Mustang GTD Breaks Seven-Min Nurburgring Mark
- The last Ram 1500 with a Hemi V8 has rolled off the Melbourne production line
- Toyota GR updates for New Zealand: auto Yaris and Corolla, plus a very green GR86
- Tiny Honda people mover beats Mazda CX-80, Mini Cooper to win Japan Car of the Year
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