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// Ford says new Capri will bring swagger to electric vehicles
Ford of Europe has unveiled the new Capri, a mid-size five-door crossover electric vehicle with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive options.
- AutoCar says Ford Capri Reincarnated as an Electric Crossover
- Driven says The new Ford Capri EV that’s really a Volkswagen revealed for Europe
- Stuff Motoring says Beloved classic Ford Capri reborn as a fully electric coupe
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// Nissan cancels plans to launch EV over ‘volatility in the NZ market’
A new Nissan that stands as heir apparent to the country’s most popular electric vehicle will not release for now, a victim of the poor market condition.
- EVs and Beyond says Nissan withholds Ariya launch in New Zealand
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// Drive Electric raises concerns around Clean Car changes
The Government’s announcement that it intends aligning its Clean Car Importer Standard with Australia risks disincentivising EVs here, says industry group Drive Electric.
- AutoFile says Praise for consultation
- AutoFile says Trust attacks ‘anti-EV policies’
- AutoFile says CCS reset to bring ‘relief’
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// Riddara RD6 electric ute likely soon for Australia, NZ
Geely Holding Group has confirmed a battery electric vehicle (BEV) dual cab ute for Thailand, indicating an announcement for Australia and New Zealand may be imminent
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Volkswagen Tiguan pricing, specs for NZ: don’t turn the switch on yet
After a fairly fraught year with EVs, you could argue Volkswagen New Zealand is sticking to its knitting with the all-new Tiguan SUV lineup.
// Focus on industry training
Webinar guest to outline the past, present and future of vocational education for the automotive sector.
// 2 Cheap Cars adds second North Shore location
Listed used vehicle dealer 2 Cheap Cars has added a second location on Auckland’s North Shore.
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// The results were extremely bad
A few dealers in the NZCD Facebook group decided to share their actual results from TradeMe advertising.
We put together an anonymous report to compare results, and see what the most cost effective spend level is. (Hoping it would tell us to reduce spend) The data showed a shocking opposite unfortunately.
But, we only had 2% of dealers in the report, we need 10% for it to show a true picture.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar’s new Concept BST to make global debut at Goodwood and 6 Concept will do a hillclimb
BEV manufacturer Polestar will once again participate in the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the 2024 event will display several current and concept models.
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- Evoluto 355 revealed as ultimate Ferrari F355 restomod
- NHR Group teams up with Hertz for trucks and vans
- Mercedes Adds Edition R variant of AMG C 43 4Matic
- Aston Martin astonishes with Goodwood 2024 lineup
- Hunt for the world’s most expensive car umbrella
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