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Polestar: 'Vegan' doesn't mean 'sustainable' when it comes to interior design
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Polestar: 'Vegan' doesn't mean 'sustainable' when it comes to interior design

Polestar says natural leathers are here to stay in the brand's cabins as 'vegan' trim isn't as sustainable as one might think, given their reliance on fossil fuels in their production.

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GWM confirms new Ora 5 Plus electric SUV for Q1 2027
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GWM confirms new Ora 5 Plus electric SUV for Q1 2027

GWM confirms EV shuffle, swaps upcoming station wagon for soon-to-debut SUV equivalent.

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XPeng G9L detailed with 1200km range and luxury three-row cabin
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XPeng G9L detailed with 1200km range and luxury three-row cabin

The XPeng G9L is due in NZ late 2026 with 430kW, a high-tech cabin and battery-electric or range-extender powertrains.

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ANCAP awards 5-star ratings for Chinese trio, dings two for their touchscreens
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ANCAP awards 5-star ratings for Chinese trio, dings two for their touchscreens

“We want to see carmakers bring back buttons for the functions drivers use every day,” says ANCAP boss.

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 Peugeot E-T16 concept is a rally legend reborn, previews next E-208
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Peugeot E-T16 concept is a rally legend reborn, previews next E-208

The WRC-inspired Peugeot E-T16 produces over 800hp and is claimed to be the world's first 'hyperhatch', capable of hitting 300km/h in 16 seconds.

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Citroen 2CV revived as budget EV steeped in nostalgia
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Citroen 2CV revived as budget EV steeped in nostalgia

The Citroen 2CV concept is both a love letter to the original, and a preview of the French brand's electric city-car future.

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Nissan Navara Warrior cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEV
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Nissan Navara Warrior cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEV

Despite revealing it in concept form, Nissan won't release a hardcore Warrior version of its new Navara ute after all.

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HDT plans new performance car and HQ as iconic Holden brand revived
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HDT plans new performance car and HQ as iconic Holden brand revived

HDT will build a new headquarters in Bathurst, with plans to restore and upgrade classic Holdens while developing a new performance car.

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Polestar looks to LFP batteries to reach carbon-neutral car goal
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Polestar looks to LFP batteries to reach carbon-neutral car goal

"Lithium iron phosphate" are three magic words for Polestar's next step towards carbon neutrality, with the company's head of sustainability indicating LFP batteries are in the pipeline.

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