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// Kiwi-made e-motorbikes sold out before release
Late last year Hamilton-based e-motorbike maker FTN Motion revealed it’s latest model, the Streetdog80,
- AutoCar says FTN Streetdog80 a sell-out before its release
- EVs and Beyond says Kiwi EV bike maker FTN Motion launches new model
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// Korean spy website reveals Staria EV prototype
AKorean website Autospy has shared pictures of what appears to be an electric version of the Hyundai Staria people mover.
- AutoCar says Hyundai Staria EV spied in Korea
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// Toyota Camry tops ANCAP overall safety performers for 2024
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has revealed the top-performing vehicles for safety that it assessed in 2024.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Amazon orders over 200 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks
Amazon has made its largest-ever purchase of electric heavy goods vehicles,
// Drive Electric is seeking a new chief executive
Drive Electric has confirmed the departure of chief executive Brian Dewil to its membership via an EDM on January 16.
// Dealer numbers lowest since 2013
Traders register ends calendar year with three consecutive months of falls.
// 2024 breaks global EV sales record with over 17 million units sold
Electric vehicle (EV) sales reached an all-time high in 2024, with 17.1 million units sold globally, according to data released by EV research house Rho Motion.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian’s Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined
Rivian, which is still considered a startup, was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year.
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- Iconic 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing to fetch millions at auction
- Karsan celebrates delivering 250 electric buses to Italy
- Australian port strikes halt arrival of 36,000 new vehicles
- 2024 breaks global EV sales record with over 17 million units sold
- Nissans new and old, big and small
- Jaguar has discovered how to recycle polyurethane seat foam
- Kia backs the Australian Open with an electrified fleet
- Aston roadster amongst the most powerful drop tops
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