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Volvo to supply cars for robotaxi tests
Volvo Cars will supply its XC90s to DiDi Autonomous Driving for its self-driving test fleet. The deal involving the self-driving technology arm of Didi Chuxing means the cars…
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Genesis Electrified G80 debuts at Auto Shanghai
Genesis has globally launched its Genesis Electrified G80 at Auto Shanghai 2021, its first EV which is due in Australia in early 2022 and possibly New Zealand. The…
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More public EV charging at The Warehouse
The Warehouse Group (TWG) is increasing free public access to EV rapid charging with the expansion and upgrade of its charging station infrastructure, now at 28 stores nationwide.…
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Toyota turns electric
Toyota plans to bring its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to New Zealand in 2022. Well known for its hybrids like the Toyota Prius, the company has revealed…
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NZ transport leaders rollout action plan to slash freight emissions
Decarbonising New Zealand’s freight system by 2050 is “ambitious but achievable” through the use of biofuels and replacing retired fleets with zero carbon vehicles. That’s according to a…
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70% of European drivers considering an EV
About 70% of European drivers say they would consider buying an EV as their next car, mainly for the environmental benefits offered by a zero-emissions vehicle (49%). online…
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Volkswagen reveals China-only ID.6 SUV family
Volkswagen has revealed two versions of the ID.6 SUV which will seat up to seven people and which will be manufactured exclusively for the Chinese market using the…
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Tesla drops Model 3 price
Tesla has reduced the price of its Model 3 variants in Australia and New Zealand by several thousands of dollars or nearly 6%. In New Zealand, the price…
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China premiere for Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the all-electric EQB this week at Auto Shanghai as the vehicle will launch first in the Chinese market later this year. It is the second…
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Paddon wins Otago rally – demonstrates EV too
Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard took a commanding win at the Rally of Otago in the Paddon Rallysport Hyundai i20 AP4 on April 16-18. buy…