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// Omoda names its initial New Zealand dealer network
The Omoda brand has confirmed it will launch in New Zealand in 2024 with an initial dealer network of 11 new car franchise dealers in the North Island and one in the South Island.
- AutoCar says NZ’s newest car brand announces twelve dealership locations
- AutoFile says Dealer network unveiled
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// Top ANCAP safety ratings for Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series
The Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series have each achieved five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings.
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// GWM Ora recalled over shock risk when charging
GWM New Zealand has confirmed that its affordable fully electric Ora is being recalled over concerns that the vehicle may induce an electrical shock when it is being unplugged from a charger.
- AutoTalk says GWM Ora EV recall
- Stuff Motoring says NZ’s cheapest EV recalled over concerns it can electrocute people
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// Three new Drive Electric board members appointed
Drive Electric has appointed three new board members – Jenny Cresswell (Hyundai), Moonis Vegdani (Counties Energy/OpenLoop), and Katherine Sandford (UBCO).
- AutoCar says Drive Electric appoints three new board members
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// Clean Car Discount drives down emissions
Newly registered car emissions hit a record low in November as Kiwis flocked to buy hybrids and EVs, says EV advocacy group Better New Zealand Trust chair Kathryn Trounson.
// Nissan NZ cyber attack may have exposed personal information
Nissan is currently investigating a cyber attack on its services in both New Zealand and Australia which may have exposed customers’ personal information.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota New Zealand reshapes leadership team
With the forthcoming retirement of two senior executives, Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) is reshaping its executive leadership team with portfolio changes and two promotions.
// Association looks to future
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has published its vision for the future of transport in New Zealand looking out to 2030 and beyond.
// Car sales weigh on retail stats
Latest figures show sales volumes for the automotive sector slipped by 4.1 per cent in the September quarter.
// VIA pushes for policy talks
Chief executive keen to share with minister how used-imports industry can help bring about vital changes.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rental Company Sixt Phases Out Tesla EVs From Fleet
The German rental car giant says the reduced residual value, and high repair costs as the reasons why it’s dropping Teslas.
// Tesla Navigation May Add Speed Trap, Red Light Camera Locations
The discovery was made by Tesla hacker Green while searching through the code of a recent software update (2023.27.12).
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- COTY class winner 2023: BMW i7 is the best Luxury car of the year
- Lodestone Energy starts next utility-scale solar site
- Honda to premiere new EV series for global markets at CES 2024
- MTF Finance wins 2023 Securitisation Deal of the Year award
- MTF wins industry award
- Petrol prices fall to a five-month low and could drop further
- Porsche reportedly testing a greener, electrified 911
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance lands in NZ
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