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The electric Kia EV9 design has been revealed by Kia Corporation. It’s the company’s first three-row electric flagship SUV, showing bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out.

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// Lamborghini releases more details on LB744 chassis

Lamborghini has been drip-feeding what seem to be endless teasers of its new Aventador successor, codenamed LB744, today revealing more details about its chassis ahead of its launch.

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// Ford confirms pricing for new ute

Everest range expanding with the Wildtrak due here in July and an extra Sport model hitting showrooms now.

// Clean Car Discount set to save two million tonnes of CO2

New data has emerged from the non-profit EV organization Drive Electric showing the Clean Car Discount (CCD) has caused a huge reduction in average CO2 emissions.

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// 2024 GMC Hummer EV truck and SUV can charge other EVs at 6 kw

With the Power Station generator accessory and new 19.2-kw onboard charger, the Hummer EV family will be able to crank out up to 6 kw to other EVs or up to 3 kw to 120-volt appliances or tools.

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// Zenvo Aurora announced as 400km/h+ V12 supercar

Danish carmaker, Zenvo, has just announced its V12-powered supercar, dubbed Aurora, which is targeting a top speed of over 400km/h.

// Volvo Cars boss blasts laggard EU states

European Union states, particularly those seeming to want to derail a zero-tailpipe emission target for new passenger cars and vans by 2035, have been given a rev up by Volvo Cars president and chief executive Jim Rowan.

// MG Motor NZ provides cars for flood-hit families

MG Motor New Zealand is helping local not-for-profit Visionwest Community Trust to assist Auckland families impacted by recent severe weather, particularly hard-hit townships of the west coast.

// One card to charge them all?

Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert tends to use his credit card to pay for EV charging.

// BMW wants to keep the ICE alive past 2030

BMW has signaled its plans to keep the internal combustion engine (ICE) alive after reportedly stating it will continue to invest in the technology beyond the end of the decade, reports both The Drive and Handelsblatt.

// E-bikes FBT exempt for commuting

Green MP Julie Anne Genter is claiming victory in getting electric bikes, bicycles, and other low-emission transport exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT) when used for commuting.

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