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Milestone for women motoring writers
Three women motoring journalists will make history in presenting a special trophy at the Busan International Motor Show in South Korea on June 7. The trio – all…
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Leaf lifts EV numbers
May was the biggest month ever for the Nissan Leaf with 338 registered in New Zealand. That’s helped electric vehicles pass the 8000 target for this year six…
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Aussie posties go electric
Australia Post is switching to electric delivery vehicles. It’s starting with two-wheelers and a three-wheeled scooter which can carry three times more letters and parcels than a regular…
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Tesla taken to task by some US sales staff
Tesla sells cars directly to consumers rather than through a third-party dealer, but some of the US sales people concerned took the company to court. Some allege they’re…
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New Leaf turned over every 10 minutes
A new Nissan Leaf is sold every 10 minutes across Europe. And more than 37,000 have been ordered there in under eight months, says Nissan while celebrating Europe…
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Hummer and Merc factory to become EV plant
An electric vehicle start-up intends building all-electric SUVs in an Indiana US factory once used to produce Hummers and Mercedes SUVs. SF Motors is taking over the AM…
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Yoogo aims for Whangarei EV car share
Yoogo Share aims to expand its electric car share service into Whangarei. The service was officially launched in Christchurch by prime minister Jacinda Ardern in February. At a…
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Cops patrol on e-bikes
Auckland police patrolled the downtown area on electric bikes during Queen’s Birthday weekend. The aim was to bust those using cell phones while driving and people not wearing…
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Fiat Chrysler to make more electrified cars
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne has announced investment plans for more than 30 electrified cars during his final major presentation before retiring next year. In…
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ITS NZ action plan released
Action and business plans for the next year or two have been released by ITS NZ. Its two-year strategy includes being recognised as the pre-eminent industry body for…