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// Fiat 500e becomes New Zealand’s most affordable EV
On August 8, the Ateco Group slashed the manufacturer-recommended retail prices on the Fiat 500e and Abarth 500e models by as much as $35,000 on some variants.
- Stuff Motoring says Falling like dominoes: The new cheapest EV in New Zealand is a Fiat
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// Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ now a 2+2
The second iteration of the Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé is now on sale in New Zealand, the top model available to order for $349,900.
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// Mazda EZ-6 to rival i4 and Model 3
The EZ-6 debuted at the Beijing Motor Show in April as an electric successor to the company’s Mazda 6.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Iconic car brand exits Australia, but will continue in NZ
French carmaker Citroen is set to depart the Australian market,
// Lab testing doesn’t always reflect real-world performance
The Australian Automobile Association says consumers should not assume laboratory tests on cars’ fuel consumption and environmental impacts provide an accurate indicator of a vehicle’s performance in the real world.
// VIA updates its members on Tyrewise collection scheme implementation
VIA is reminding its members that the Tyrewise scheme for waste tyre collection will officially start on September 1, 2024.
// Spending on cars rebounds
New figures show motor vehicles delivered the biggest percentage change of the retail industries month-on-month.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The New Acronym In The EV Revolution Is EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle)
The EREV (extended range electric vehicle) is suddenly the hottest thing in the world of electric cars as EV sales slow.
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- Polestar 3 production begins in South Carolina
- EV battery costs have plummeted 90% since 2008
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