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Battista Cinquantacinque: A Modern Take on a 1950s Icon

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Photo credit: Automobili Pininfarina The Automobili Pininfarina Battista Cinquantacinque is a hyper GT that pays homage to the 1955 Lancia Florida, a vehicle designed by Battista 'Pinin' Farina. This concept features Lounge Doors that open dramatically upwards, enhancing accessibility and echoing the design ethos of the Lancia Florida.

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India’s Mahindra plans Australian electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD

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The Indian SUV and ute manufacturer Mahindra has revealed a tough electric concept that looks like a readymade rival for the Jeep Wrangler and GWM Tank. Mahindra has globally revealed plans for five EVs split into two families – XUV.e At the opposite end of the scale, Mahindra also funds and owns the Pininfarina EV supercar company.

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Shock! VinFast’s VF Wild electric pickup was designed in Melbourne!

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The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. GoMotiv’s involvement with VinFast has been very low profile to this point, unlike designs completed by the Italian design houses Pininfarina and Torino, which have been heavily promoted.

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Eight new EV brands you’ve never hears of – and they don’t come from China

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Izera Izera concept. Electromobility is a budding EV manufacturer of EVs that’s backed by the Polish government and has enlisted the services of some major global names for its Izera brand. Essentially the state-supported electric vehicle company of Turkey, Togg is launching its first production model into the domestic market in March.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Aptera – US-based company claims to have created the world’s most efficient vehicle with the three-seat F1-inspired Aptera. No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. Audi A6 e-Tron – concept car points to sleek large luxury sedan powered only by electricity.