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// Kia EV9 revealed in full and it’s loaded with tech
Kia has today revealed the full details about its upcoming electric flagship EV9 which introduces us to a fresh design for the brand along with a plethora of new technology.
- Stuff Motoring says Kia confirms plans to build fully electric super SUV
- EVs and Beyond says Kia details production EV9
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// Kiwis back Clean Car scheme
The Government’s Clean Car policies are generally popular, a survey of nearly 1000 adults commissioned by e-mobility promoter Drive Electric shows.
- AutoFile says Support for feebate scheme
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// More pure petrol Toyota models to be axed in NZ
As it works towards lowering the collective emissions figures of its fleet, Toyota New Zealand is set to cull more pure petrol models from its increasingly hybrid line up of models.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar is betting big on its first electric luxury crossover SUV with Polestar 3 rollout on track
Polestar is going all in with its first electric crossover SUV, the Polestar 3, with plans to take on the established US core luxury market.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Electric ute from Ram shaping up as ‘spectacular’
Ram is working on an electric mid-size ute to follow up the larger 1500 REV, and it seems the American brand is on something of a roll.
// Ford Ranger Tremor revealed but not for us
Ford of Europe has today revealed the Ranger Tremor as a more affordable version of the highly-specified Wildtrak X, but it hasn’t been announced for New Zealand.
// IAG reports 6200 flooded vehicle claims
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) says more than 6,200 vehicle claims were lodged with its State, AMI and NZI brands, largely for flooded cars as a result of recent weather events in the North Island.
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- Mitsubishi Moonstone is the electric crossover of tomorrow
- Porsche Cayenne BEV planned
- Nissan is turning an R32 GT-R into an EV
- Mazda partners up to research carbon-neutral fuels
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