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// MG4 EV on its way, Fully Charged EV show walkaround
And yes, you can have it in Bubble Orange (and two battery sizes)
- Driven says Rear-drive MG4 and long-range MG ZS EV unveiled
- EVs and Beyond says ZS Long Range price confirmed as MG4 makes Australasian debut
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// The Good Oil: The AC Cobra is back!
The legend is set to return in a modern, high-tech way. But it still looks the same…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Cybertruck size revealed? How does it compare to a Ford Raptor?
Tesla Cybertruck’s size has apparently been revealed through executives at Investor Day, confirming that it is just a bit smaller than the original prototype.
// Mitsubishi To Debut Four BEVs By 2028, Including Pickup, Two-Row SUV
Mitsubishi plans to source the other two battery-electric vehicles from alliance partners Nissan and Renault.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// BYD to launch new four-wheel drive globally in 2024
Chinese carmaker BYD has announced that it will launch a new four-wheel drive to global markets in 2024.
// Suzuki leads the way
Swift’s market appeal boosted by availability of in-demand hybrid GLX and RS, says marque.
// Association encourages debate
VIA alerts members to an upcoming webinar where they can have their say on issues affecting the industry.
// Ford recalls SUV in NZ, says glass roof can ‘detach’ video
The recall affects almost 200 locally owned vehicles.
// Japan’s Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use video
Nissan says its EVs will be the same price as its petrol models by 2030.
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- Free TGR festival is back
- Tesla under investigation after multiple steering wheels fall off in US
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