Healer TV has given us a second look at a prototype of the upcoming Kia Tasman. Though a lot is still hidden, we can clear see a utilitarian interior, leather bucket seats with a mesh headrest, folding mirrors, black headlining, and A-pillar grab handles. This most recent look comes after an earlier peek revealing T-bar […]
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Europcar has secured nearly $5 million in funding from the Federal Government to launch its own electric vehicle (EV) charging network and incorporate almost 3100 battery-powered rental cars into its Australian fleet. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has greenlit a funding allocation of $4.76 million for Europcar’s Electric Rental Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Rollout
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We’ve already had a sneak peek of Kia’s upcoming dual-cab pickup with its sturdy body-on-frame design. Kia Australia has also given the revealed that it’ll be named Tasman. Today, we’ve got fresh snaps courtesy of our mates at KindelMedia, who snapped the pickup prototype in California. The big question remains: Will the Kia Tasman be
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Kia’s much-anticipated dual-cab ute, the Tasman, is already known to be coming with both diesel and electric motors, but Kia has now confirmed two distinct fully electric utes: one for the global audience and another tailored for the US market. While we don’t know for sure, we suspect the second EV, most likely assembled in
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The upcoming 2025 Kia Tasman ute has been spied testing in Sweden, coinciding with Kia’s official teaser campaign for its first global pick-up. The core powertrain is confirmed to be a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rumours suggest some markets may also receive a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol version. This could pose competition to
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Kia Australia has officially announced its intention to reveal its inaugural ute by the year-end, with showroom availability slated for the following year. The diesel dual-cab model, poised to rival the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, is likely to adopt the name Tasman, as evidenced by the trademark Kia secured last year. Emphasizing its commitment
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A deceptive Instagram Reel is making the rounds, supposedly showing an NRMA EV charging station being powered “24 hours a day, 7 days a week” by a diesel generator: But is this the truth? No, of course not. If you pay attention to the video, you will see solar panels on the roof the charging
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Volkswagen unveils the California Concept, a preview of the next-gen California camper, set for production in 2024. The Concept introduces a plug-in hybrid powertrain, connectivity features, and an evolved interior design. Volkswagen’s iconic California camper journey began in 1988 with the introduction of a revolutionary concept – a camper based on the Bus (T3) model.
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Kia Australia’s recently appointed CEO, Damien Meredith, has expressed ambitious goals for the company in the utility market during a recent interview. Meredith aims for Kia to secure a 10 percent share of Australia’s pick-up market, which recorded nearly 230,000 sales last year, making it one of the largest markets globally. Based on Meredith’s statements,
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Kia, the South Korean automaker, has made significant strides towards introducing its first ute by filing a trademark application for the name “Tasman” in multiple countries. This move suggests that the Tasman nameplate could potentially be assigned to the forthcoming vehicle. While the application is still under review, it was submitted in April and seeks
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