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// Nissan delays release of flagship EV amid chip crunch
Nissan is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya electric vehicle, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors.
- AutoTalk says Nissan Ariya EV sales delayed
- AutoCar says Chip shortage forces Nissan to delay all-important EV
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// Kia reveals all-new fifth-generation Sportage
Kia has today revealed the official images of the all-new Sportage SUV. It is the result of a collaborative effort between Kia’s main global design network in Korea, Germany, the US, and China.
- AutoCar says Revealed: New Kia Sportage looking to take on premium big boys
- Driven says Kia’s all-new Sportage revealed with radical new styling
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// Tesla cancels highly anticipated Model S Plaid+, claims regular model is “so good”
Ever since Tesla launched the Model S in 2012, it has been known as the electric car that changed the public’s perception of what battery-powered motoring should look like.
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla cancels Model S Plaid+ because Plaid is ‘just so good’
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// Stellantis shift affects NZ dealers
Armstrong’s and Ateco Group NZ to answer to Aussie boss under group’s new structure.
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The first electric roll cover to fully integrate with the vehicle’s electrical system, the EGR RollTrac’s smart ECU provides smooth and safe operation, while also preserving your battery.
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// Fiat confirms it will phase out petrol engines by 2030
Italian manufacturer Fiat is the latest brand to confirm it will be phasing out all internal combustion engines from its global line-up.
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// Hydrogen chase boats for next America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand has committed to drive hydrogen innovation in the marine industry by developing hydrogen powered chase boats for the 37th America’s Cup in 2023.
// Mazda supports health, wellbeing and the environment
Predator traps, chainsaw and a therapy dog are among some of the items given out to recipients around New Zealand in Mazda Foundation’s latest round of funding.
// Polestar e-mobility design contest
Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar led by designer Thomas Ingenlath launches its 2021 vision of future mobility design contest themed “progressive” in both student and professional categories.
// Jaguar I-Pace reaches new heights
The electric Jaguar I-Pace has completed the ‘Everesting Challenge’ by climbing 8848m – the height of Mount Everest – on a single charge of its 90kWh battery.
// Glitch knocks out Trade Me
Company acts to avoid repeat of problem that left site offline for an hour.
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- New Zealand’s most popular electric cars revealed
- Investigation into car-yard fire
- Maserati names new executive for region
- High-tech boost for BMW line-up
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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.