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// Honda 0 Saloon and SUV edge closer to production at CES 2025
Honda has taken significant strides towards an electric future, unveiling more production-ready prototypes of the 0 Series Saloon and SUV at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
- AutoCar says Honda 0 electric saloon and SUV to debut next year
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// New Donut Lab motors ooze power and torque
A new electric powertrain startup, Donut Lab, has launched five electric motors, most with a gaping hole in the middle.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Delaney announces departure from Ford New Zealand
Ford New Zealand sales director Jerry Delaney has announced that after more than 13 years with Blue Oval, he will leave the company in February to embark on a new career chapter.
// Skoda Enyaq EV is revitalised
The Skoda Enyaq renewal has occurred, bringing its styling into line with its new “modern solid” Elroq sibling.
// Innovation action welcomed
ITSNZ pleased with measures in second emissions plan that centre on maximising technology.
// BMW iDrive introduces panoramic vision HUD at CES 2025
BMW introduced its latest iDrive operating system at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Zeekr Sales Increase 87% in 2024!
Zeekr, a young electric vehicle brand under the enormous Geely Holding Group umbrella, had a tremendous end of 2024, and a great year overall.
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- GWM Ora replaces Nissan Leaf as New Zealand’s cheapest EV
- Plug-in cars lose market share
- Car transporter involved in illegal crash-scene shortcut
- 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S brings more power
- All the best car stuff from Las Vegas’ biggest tech event
- LG showcases futuristic AI-powered lifestyle van
- Korean researchers develop long-lasting, self-extinguishing EV battery
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