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// GMC Yukon 8-seat SUV confirmed for New Zealand: now that’s your full-size
The giant GMC Yukon will be sold in right-hand drive in New Zealand from 2025, by GM Speciality Vehicles (GMSV);
- AutoCar says The GMC Yukon is coming to New Zealand in 2025
- AutoTalk says GMSV adding GMC Yukon to its product portfolio
- Stuff Motoring says GMSV confirms new eight-seater entry to local stable
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// SsangYong working on BYD-powered electric ute for 2024
Struggling Korean carmaker SsangYong (to be renamed KG Mobility) has confirmed that it is working on a fully electric ute for a 2024 debut,
- EVs and Beyond says KG Mobility expands BYD partnership, develops BEV ute
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// New boss for rental company
Former dealer principal hails “milestone” in career journey as he begins transition into role.
// Rolls-Royce to ditch combustion engines in less than a decade
In a recent conference call, BMW Chairman Oliver Zipse shared insights into the future of the Rolls-Royce brand, setting a bold course towards a fully electric lineup by the “early 2030s.”
IN OTHER NEWS
// Pint-sized electric Jeep Avenger locked in for NZ
The local arm of Jeep has today announced that its first fully electric vehicle, the Avenger, is coming to New Zealand this December.
// Lithium-ion batteries – fire risks
Battery-related fire claims points to need for consumer safety awareness.
// Uber driver’s Tesla battery dead after nearly 200,000km in 15 months
The ride-hailing industry has seen an inevitable rise in electric vehicles (EVs).
// SUV ‘easy to drive’
“The bZ4X is the beginning of a new chapter” for Toyota NZ, says chief executive.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Has ‘Unlimited’ Battery Electric Range, Requires No Public Charging
The perpetual motion machine has arrived.
ONE LINERS
- Mini Countryman amps up with new John Cooper Works edition
- Inaugural Polestar Day in California heralds future innovations
- Toyota reaches global production of 300 million cars
- Meguiar’s Coffee & Cars to make return at new venue this month
- BYD’s latest model is a ship designed to transport its EVs
- Japanese automaker Honda reports strong demand, profit jump
- The Good Oil: the MG XPower SV is one they made earlier
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