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// Kia EV5 unveiled as a compact version of the EV9
Kia officially pulled the covers off its EV5 over the weekend, revealing what is essentially a compact version of the fully electric EV9.
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// Polestar 4 to feature autonomous driving tech
Polestar and Mobileye aims to make Polestar 4 the first production car to feature Mobileye’s Chauffeur autonomous driving technology
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Powerwall owners will boost Texas power grid, make money
A “virtual power plant” pilot program will pay Tesla Powerwall owners to provide an extra boost to stabilize the electrical grid at peak times.
IN OTHER NEWS
// MG confirms supercar-rivalling performance of Cyberster
MG has confirmed the technical specifications of its incoming Cyberster at the Chengdu Motor Show in China,
// Review into lending laws
Government announces more change in pipeline for consumer legislation.
// Sales numbers on the rise
Apexdealerdata.com market report: Industry figures show 18 per cent of stock nationwide is “underpriced”.
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- Ford boss rules out electric Mustang coupe but hints at hybrid
- Port of Auckland records $40.5 million net profit for 2023
- Abandoned EVs are piling up across China. But why?
- Transporter carrying 10 exotic supercars flips over in the UK
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