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// Kia unveils its tiniest, likely cheapest electric car yet
Capping off its 2025 EV Day event in Spain, Korean carmaker Kia has lifted the lid on its smallest electric vehicle yet,
- AutoCar says Next up an EV1 for Kia?
- Driven says Kia reveals more details about upcoming EVs
- Driven says Kia reveals its smallest EV yet
- EVs and Beyond says Kia reveals three new models at EV Day
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// Ocean of five-star utes expands with BYD Shark 6
BYD’s latest model, the Shark 6, is the first plug-in hybrid electric ute (PHEV) to undergo ANCAP testing.
- AutoCar says Top marks for BYD Shark 6 in ANCAP testing
- Driven says BYD Shark 6 gets top marks from ANCAP
- Stuff Motoring says Watch: BYD’s first ute gets 5-star crash test rating from ANCAP
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// Orders open for 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV in New Zealand
General Motors Australia and New Zealand have officially opened orders for the 2025 Cadillac Lyriq EV, available in Luxury and Sport grades.
- AutoCar says Orders open for Cadillac Lyriq in New Zealand
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// Mercedes design chief says AI will replace car designers in 10 years
Mercedes-Benz’s chief design officer, Gordon Wagener, has made a bold prediction: artificial intelligence (AI) could render human car designers obsolete within the next decade.
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// Cupra Terramar – new SUV in NZ soon priced from $70,500
The Cupra Terramar will be here imminently, offering a range of hybrid options for those that desire a mix of…
// Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially unleashed: ‘world’s fastest production four-door sedan’
Xiaomi has officially launched its latest flagship electric vehicle (EV), the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, with a starting price of RMB 529,900 (NZ$129,000)
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// Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
A Tesla store in New York City has been taken over by people protesting Elon Musk – disrupting the operations.
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