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// Extended Range and New Smarts for Kia EV3
When Kia unveiled the EV3 in May, the brand showcased a vehicle that would make effortless, sustainable mobility more accessible.
- Stuff Motoring says Kia further details anticipated small electric SUV
- EVs and Beyond says Kia EV3 SUV specs
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// Ford Australia builds 1000th prototype vehicle
A Ranger PHEV became the 1000th Ford prototype vehicle to roll out of the New Model Programs facility (NMP),
// Dealership acts after privacy breach
Company disappointed after employee at Christchurch site accessed NZTA database for “non-work purposes”.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Kia EV9 wins design awards’ Gold trophy
The Kia EV9 has won the Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) presented by the International Designers Society of America (IDSA).
// Vehicle industry helped push emissions deadline
Newly released Ministry of Transport documents reveal vehicle industry groups were successful in lobbying the Government around preferred emissions standards and deadlines.
// Hyundai and GM sign MoU to consider collaboration on vehicles, supply chain and clean energy technologies
Hyundai Motor and General Motors (GM) will investigate joint product development, manufacturing and future clean energy technologies
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia.
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- Polestar AGM October 7, plus board changes
- Meridian Energy pauses green hydrogen project
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- GWM NZ confirms new powertrains and models for 2025
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- Feedback on toll roads
- Opinion: Five frustrating new car trends that belong in the bin
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