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Cupra unveils plug-in onslaught, including hatch concept
Cupra, the performance arm of Volkswagen Group company Seat, has unveiled a trio of plug-in vehicles overnight. This it says will form its ‘e-HYBRID’ range. The three new…
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BYD set to land in Ateco hands
Well-known Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD Auto is set to arrive in New Zealand in the hands of Kiwi-owned distributor Ateco Automotive. There had been a long wait…
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 recalled over ‘rollaway’ concerns
The local arms of both Hyundai and Kia have announced recalls for the Ioniq 5 and EV6, respectively, concerning an issue that could result in each car rolling…
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Toyota and Stellantis to develop new electric van
The likes of the Ford E-Transit and LDV eDeliver9 could soon have company, with Toyota and Stellantis confirming that they are set to develop a new large electric…
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Tesla Model 3 gets another Kiwi price increase
After having its prices increased twice in March Tesla has rolled out another price hike for the Model 3, New Zealand’s most popular new electric vehicle. The price…
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‘Cheap’ EVs might have to wait, as lithium prices rise
Hopes from those in the industry that prices of electric vehicles might continue to fall gradually might have to be put on hold, following significant price rises for…
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Dealers excited for new Volkswagen Multivan 7 PHEV
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) general manager Kevin Richards says the 20-strong New Zealand dealer network have given the new Multivan 7 PHEV a rapturous reception, even…
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Mercedes-AMG unveils Taycan rival in concept form
Mercedes-Benz continues to release more vehicles teasing its electric future. The German marque’s performance arm, AMG, has revealed its latest plug-in concept; the Vision AMG Concept. “The Vision…
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Renault NZ drops Zoe from line-up following NCAP result
Renault New Zealand has dropped the fully electric Zoe from its line-up, following the zero-star safety rating the model received from NCAP in December last year. As initially…
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NZ launch of Toyota’s first electric car delayed until 2023
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed that the local launch of its first dedicated fully electric car, the bZ4X, has been delayed until 2023. The RAV4-sized electric SUV had…