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// Electric Isuzu D-Max officially revealed ahead of 2025 sales
Isuzu is taking a bold step towards electrification with the introduction of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), based on the popular D-Max midsize ute.
- Stuff Motoring says New electric ute from Isuzu unveiled, NZ launch expected
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// 2024 KGM Torres and electric EVX priced for New Zealand
Korean carmaker KGM has marked the arrival of its first model since rebranding from SsangYong, the Torres, with pricing and specification now being announced for New Zealand.
- AutoTalk says Torres launch marks new direction for KGM in New Zealand
- Stuff Motoring says How this Korean carmaker aims to reinvent itself in NZ
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// 2025 Peugeot E-5008 brings electrification to seven-seater
French carmaker Peugeot has drummed up its rendition of the electric seven-seat SUV, dubbed the E-5008, which offers 660km of driving range and a swanky-looking interior.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hamilton EV managing director gone?
Hamilton Electric Vehicles managing director Nicholas Down has allegedly gone to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
// Dealership’s double delight
Hamilton business scoops top prize from BMW and Christchurch company is a winner for Mini.
// Audi takes ‘technological leap’
New electric models built on premium platform due to arrive in New Zealand from mid-2025. The Q6 e-tron will be the first production model on Audi’s premium platform electric (PPE).
// Audi is finally canning its confusing naming scheme
If you’ve had trouble deciphering Audi’s model naming system for the past seven years, don’t worry, so have a lot of people.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EPA Releases New Auto Emissions Rule
In its comments on the proposed new rules, Stellantis said the EPA had an “overly optimistic expectation for EV market growth” and was “assuming a ‘perfect’ transition,” while underestimating challenges
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