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// Jaecoo J7 PHEV with 1200km range on sale in New Zealand in April 2025
A Jaecoo New Zealand spokesperson has confirmed that the new J7 SUV, with plug-in hybrid power and an “estimated” range of 1200km, is a starter for the local market in April 2025.
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// New Ford dealer principals for Avon City Motors and Ruahine Motors
Ford New Zealand has announced the appointment of two new dealer principals in its national network of 28 dealerships.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Polestar 5 GT Ready for 2025 Release
Polestar 5, a four-door GT to rival Taycan, is coming in 2025.
// Pressure building against Euro ICE ban
After criticism from carmakers and some governments to the European Union’s accelerated timeline for phasing out combustion engines, some politicians are now opposing the 2035 ban on internal combustion engines (ICE).
// It’s a Leaf Jim But Not As We Know It
Nissan is testing preproduction prototypes of its next-generation Leaf.
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// Sales Specialist Wanted
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Battery Prices Down So Sharply That EVs Could Reach Gas Car Prices By 2026
Lithium-ion battery prices witnessed a rapid fall in 2024. But something might stop this cascade.
ONE LINERS
- Nissan announces new senior leadership team effective January 1
- EV sales down in November
- Rumours Suggest Tesla’s Cheapie EV Is Still a Go
- GM Closes Cruise Robotaxi Division After Major Losses
- Toyota’s GR trio get a tasty new-year update
- Former Dodge boss back at Stellantis in post-Tavares U-turn
- NZ smart-charger company Evnex celebrates 10 years: founder certain the future is still electric
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