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Nissan released the Z last year, and we quite like it. It’s filled with nods to the sports car’s history, from the neo-retro rear lights inspired from the 300ZX to the oval headlights aped from the original 240Z.
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As it stands, there is but one electric ute on sale in New Zealand, the LDV eT60.
// Future Kia EVs to incorporate 10 key ‘sustainability items’
Kia has been a step ahead in the electric vehicle (EV) race as of late, coming out with acclaimed models like the Niro and EV6. Now with the upcoming EV9, Kia is upping the ante once again.
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