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// Restyled EQA and EQB Add Range and Equipment
Mercedes-Benz has added EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ variants to the respective compact electric SUV ranges.
- Driven says Mercedes-Benz boosts EQA and EQB SUVs with enhanced variants
- Stuff Motoring says Mercedes-Benz refreshes entry electric models
- EVs and Beyond says Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB amped up
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// Spotlight on safety ratings
NZTA’s “ratings guru” to address industry webinar and take questions from association’s members.
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// Toyota RAV4 takes market leader hat-trick in Australia
The Toyota RAV4 achieved its highest monthly sales in the model’s 30-year history in Australia last month.
- AutoFile says Rental sales soar by 71%
- AutoTalk says Rentals boost August 2024 new vehicle sales
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// BMW recalls some Mini Cooper SEs due to potential battery fire risk
Mini New Zealand says it’s aware of global recalls affecting the previous Mini Cooper SE generation model produced between June 10, 2020, and December 1, 2022.
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// BYD NZ denies Australian Shark price speculation
The head of BYD in New Zealand has responded to speculation around the price of the new Shark ute in Australia this week.
// Marque secures Grand Designs
Lexus New Zealand becomes sponsor of popular television programme.
// Dealership boosts offerings
Business in Wellington region takes on Renault vans and expands its Isuzu Utes services.
// Chinese brands moving to improve overly intrusive safety systems
Chinese camakers GWM and MG are working hard on updating various safety systems after feedback criticising the overly intrusive alerts.
// Kia EV6 Update Adds Battery Power and Range
A facelifted EV6 is due here next year, featuring an updated look inside and out.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheat
Some Jaguar I-Paces are being recalled due their high-voltage battery packs, again.
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- Etrucks advances Windrose electric truck testing
- Video: Meridian offers $1.2m for community electrification projects
- Jean-Francois Mady appointed Polestar CFO
- Energy issue abates
- Evnex installs 1000th Australian charger
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