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Five-star safety rating for EVs
Battery electric models of the Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80, Australian variants of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and hybrid GWM Haval Jolion vehicles have all been awarded top…
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AIM EV Sport 01 to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
A new name in electric vehicles is set to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 13-16. The AIM EV Sport 01 two-seater coupe will make timed…
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Tesla Model 3 Highland prototypes seen in NZ
Tesla seems to have several prototypes of its upcoming Model 3 “Highland” affordable EV at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds near Queenstown. In fact, photos posted on the…
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National confirms no support for EV RUC extension
Light EVs are due to lose their exemption from road user charges (RUC) on March 31 next year, and it appears the National Party may not delay that…
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Tributes flow for vehicle designer
buy tadapox online tadapox online generic Geely Holding, Ford and other automotive companies and representatives are paying tribute to designer Peter Horbury who died aged 73 while travelling…
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June 2023 tops for new vehicle sales, including EVs
About 23,560 June 2023 vehicle registrations mean it’s the biggest new vehicle sales month on record. That includes 2643 battery electric vehicles (BEVs), 1318 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…
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Abarth 500e in Mission: Possible campaign
Abarth celebrates the release of Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in cinemas on July 12 with a partnership to launch the electric Abarth 500e.…
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Toyota introduces zero emissions range 2024
Toyota adds the Beyond Zero range to its line-up next year, starting with the battery electric vehicle (BEV) bZ4X which arrives in New Zealand from early 2024. The…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV gets top safety rating
The short-wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) gained a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). “The long-wheelbase Jeep Grand Cherokee L…
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EECA updating guides to smart EV charging
‘Fuelling up’ EVs using smart chargers can reduce charging costs, take pressure off the national electricity grid, and help reduce New Zealand’s carbon footprint through prioritising renewable energy…