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// BYD-powered Toyota Corolla PHEV could get 2100km range
The prolific scoopers at Japanese automotive magazine Best Car have reported that the next-generation Toyota Corolla may feature a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with an astonishing 2100km range.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota’s next Corolla might be able to drive the length of NZ on one tank
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// 2025 ZR1 – the 1000 horsepower Corvette
Chevrolet has released its mighty Corvette ZR1 touting the most powerful V8 ever produced in America.
- Driven says Fastest Corvette ever: 2025 Chevrolet ZR1 arrives as 793kW V8 supercar
- Stuff Motoring says America’s most powerful V8 ever: 350kph Corvette ZR1 revealed
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// Kiwi Maker of Smart EV Chargers Looks to Aussie for Inspiration
With plunging EV sales locally, a New Zealand manufacturer of EV chargers says it is crossing the ditch for greener pastures, according to an RNZ report.
- Stuff Motoring says Plunging EV sales push NZ charger manufacturer to look to Australia
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// Cupra Tavascan confirmed for launch Q1, 2025
Cupra New Zealand general manager James Yates has confirmed that the flagship Tavascan EV SUV is on track to launch in market in the first quarter of 2025.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Renault Twingo Undercuts $20k EV price point
Not only will Renault’s new electric Twingo come in at under the £20k price point but it is expected to sell for under £17k.
// Porsche Steps Back from ICE Extinction
Porsche is continuing with ICE and hybrid power for Cayenne beyond 2030.
// Nissan reports significant profit decline amid incentive, inventory woes
Nissan lowered its full fiscal year outlook on Thursday, as the Japanese automaker reported a 73% decline in profit in the April-June quarter compared to the previous year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Named Its Giga Berlin Robot Godzilla. Here’s Why
For the first time, Tesla allowed a journalist to tour the Gigafactory Berlin. Here’s what he saw.
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- NZ’s cheapest electric vehicle is now a ute
- Ford rolls out complimentary EV chargers to Californian businesses
- Test programme begins for fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne EV
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- AI improves safety on-site
- Collecting Cars Coffee Runs announced for Auckland and Christchurch
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