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// Toyota planning to put Hilux EV into production
A new report from Thailand suggests that plans are in place to mass-produce a fully electric Toyota Hilux.
- Stuff Motoring says Electric Toyota Hilux coming in 2025, says brand president
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// New Land Rover Defender Octa will be most powerful version yet
Land Rover is poised to redefine high-performance SUV territory with the upcoming introduction of the Defender Octa, a new variant that promises to be the “fastest and most powerful Defender ever”.
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// Working on vehicle safety
Regional organisations to have stronger links after signing up to agreement. ANCAP and Euro NCAP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cement strong ties already in place between them and pave the way for closer collaboration.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Frankton marina to get e-boat charging
Lakes Marina Projects and Electric Wave have approval to put electric boat charging on part of the Frankton marina.
// Jolt expands Kiwi EV charging
Jolt has opened 10 streetside EV charging stations across Christchurch.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// All Teslas In The U.S. Will Get A Month Of FSD For Free This Week
Musk confirmed that FSD would be enabled for a one-month trial on FSD-compatible vehicles, which may exclude the Cybertruck and Model 3 Highland.
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- End of an era: Audi ceases production of R8 supercar
- Autosure Gut Cancer Foundation auction hugely successful
- New owner for Kia dealership
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