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// BYD Shark plug-in ute revealed
The BYD Shark, which will be seen in New Zealand at Fieldays soon, has been revealed to the world.
- Driven says BYD Shark PHEV ute arrives in Mexico, NZ launch imminent
- Stuff Motoring says BYD reveals plug-in hybrid Shark ute in full
- EVs and Beyond says BYD Shark PHEV ute in NZ shortly
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// Kia unveils 2025 EV6 facelift with revamped design, enhanced tech
Kia’s revamped EV6 has been launched in South Korea, boasting substantial aesthetic and technical upgrades aligning it with the brand’s latest electric vehicles (EVs).
- AutoCar says Kia EV6 gains new styling and bigger battery
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// Leapmotor EV sales to include NZ and Australia
Stellantis-led Chinese EV company Leapmotor International aims to expand globally, starting in nine European countries from September this year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Biden bangs up China EV tariffs in US
US president Joe Biden has announced 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs (up from 25%) starting this year.
// Bentley sends off pure combustion engine lineup with trio of final edition models
It’s no secret that Bentley is phasing out the pure internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of its luxury vehicles, marking the end of an era for its 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engines.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// $59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has ‘Serious Performance On Dirt Roads’
This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways
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