HOT TOPIC
// Kia Tasman pick up to debut on October 29
In the lead up to the reveal of the Kia Tasman ute, the brand has released yet more teaser imagery and a new video.
- AutoCar says What will the Kia Tasman ute look like?
- Driven says Kia teases Tasman ute anew ahead of world premiere
- Stuff Motoring says Kia drops final teasers for its new ute, confirms reveal date
HOT TOPIC
// BYD NZ confirms $69,990 launch price for Shark 6 ute
BYD New Zealand has confirmed a launch price of $69,990 for its Shark 6 ute, pitching it at mid-spec rather than top-priced versions of the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
- AutoCar says BYD Shark NZ pricing and first drive
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BEST OF THE REST
// Open season for convertible
New Mini comes in three different trims and will be available in New Zealand from early next year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New images surface of MG’s all-electric SUV
Anticipation is mounting for the global release of MG‘s all-new, all-electric small SUV based on the MG4 hatchback as a successor to its popular ZS EV.
// Power prices may rise
Hints of possible electricity price increases are in Mercury’s quarterly update for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
// Complimentary charging and five years’ support for new Cadillac Lyriq customers
The arrival of the new Cadillac Lyriq EV in Australia and New Zealand comes with-one-year free public charging in Australia, with New Zealand Cadillac Lyriq customers due to get a charge and warranty offer soon.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steering
THK has revealed an EV prototype penned by the designer of the original Nissan Leaf.
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- 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 hits 376km/h, GM’s fastest production car
- Hundreds at Electro Mobility Summit and Expo
- Tower set to enter NZX 50
- Reclaimed ocean plastic inspires limited-edition Kia boot liner
- First GT Model of the Latest 911 Generation
- BYD Debuts Sealion 7 Overseas, Due Here Sometime
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