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2023 LDV eT60 electric ute coming to Australia soon, here's what to expect

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China’s LDV T60 power tool has just been sold in New Zealand. Next stop: Australia. Here’s everything we know so far. 0 See 7 pictures The first power line sold in Australia is on track to be on local roads by the end of this year or from early 2023 – from an unexpected source. China LDV eT60 destined to beat the titans of the ute category to the power market in Australia for several years. But an electric ute from China is already increasing production. See 7 pictures The Chinese LDV T60 electric just sold in New Zealand is called the EVT60. However, the same model will be with a slightly different name will be released in Australian showrooms in the next six months or so. Australian pricing for the eT60 LDV has yet to be announced. Initial estimates peg it at around $60,000, which is roughly $20,000 more expensive than the equivalent diesel model. However, this estimate may be understated given the significant increase in the cost of rare earth materials going into electric car b

Volkswagen reveals all-new Amarok ute

provided The all-new Amarok is larger than the current model and shares its foundation with the new Ford Ranger. After much teasing, Volkswagen has finally given us our first look at the all-new Amarok ute. While the original Amarok was an all-VW endeavor, this time development has been shared with Ford, meaning the new Amarok is based on the same platform as the new Ford Ranger, as well as sharing a number of body panels, interior switchgear, and, of course, the engine and transmission. This means, like the Ranger, the Amarok will be launched in various markets with a range of engines including a 2.0-liter biturbo four-cylinder diesel pumping 154kW and 500Nm through all four wheels, via a ten-speed automatic transmission. An underpowered 2.0-liter single-turbo version will also be available in some models, hooked up to a six-speed transmission, but we don’t expect to see that here. What we’ll definitely see, however, is a V6 version that will use the same muscular 184kW/6