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// Police crackdown on auto yard theft ring
Police have arrested two men and are taking restraint action after investigating illegal activities at two auto-dismantlers yards involving alleged stolen vehicles.
- Stuff Motoring says Police arrest people allegedly dismantling and exporting stolen vehicles
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// Renault debuts R17 EV Restomod in Paris
On September 4, Renault unveiled its latest collaboration, the R17 electric restomod by Ora Ïto, at Maison5 in Paris.
- AutoCar says Renault 17 Reincarnated as RWD Electric CF Concept
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// Volvo teases ES90 electric super-saloon
It looks like an electric successor to the S90 is on its way.
- Stuff Motoring says Volvo reveals refreshed XC90 SUV as it dials back global EV plans
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// BMW to Debut Hydrogen Production Vehicle in 2028
Other fuel-cell variants of existing BMW models will follow, making it the first manufacturer to push hydrogen propulsion.
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// Meet the upgraded RS 3
General manager of Audi NZ says drivers “will feel the difference”.
// Import numbers slide
Year-on-year drop across all new and used segments.
// Toyota reverses course on EV production, cuts targets by 33%
In a surprise move, Toyota has announced a significant reduction in its electric vehicle (EV) production targets, citing a slowdown in the global EV market.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Increased Plug-In Hybrid Demand Drives Prices Sky-High
As the demand for pure electric vehicles seems to be cooling, plug-in hybrids are shooting up in popularity and price.
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