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// Kia New Zealand upsizes parts and distribution facility
Kia has moved its parts and distribution warehouse to a new facility to serve better the growing number of Kia drivers in New Zealand.
- AutoFile says Kia opens new warehouse
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// Hydrogen on the agenda
Coalition’s action plan includes reviewing regulatory barriers for low-emissions heavy vehicles.
- EVs and Beyond says Govt unveils Hydrogen Action Plan
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BEST OF THE REST
// High-performance electric Mercedes-AMG SUV and four-door coupé testing
First prototypes of the high-performance Mercedes-AMG SUV, which will be the second vehicle to be built on the fully electric AMG.
// Beaurepaires convicted of deceptive and unfair conduct
The Commerce Commission has secured a $243,000 fine against Beau Ideal Limited,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Omoda Jaecoo NZ expects J7 PHEV by first quarter end next year
Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand plans to have the Jaecoo J7 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in local showrooms by the end of April 2025.
// LDV New Zealand joins The Morning Shift
LDV New Zealand has partnered with The Morning Shift (TMS), the country’s most popular podcast.
// Top safety ratings awarded to Kia, Toyota SUVs
Two very different SUVs — both amongst the most anticipated in their segments — have been awarded 5-star safety ratings from independent crash test body, ANCAP.
// EV prices could match petrol cars by 2026, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) may achieve price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars as soon as 2026, thanks to significant declines in battery pack costs.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
Over the last few weeks, Electrek has received several reports from new Tesla buyers claiming computer failures on brand-new cars.
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- Lamborghini’s first EV delayed to 2029
- Hefty ACC Fee Hikes From Next Year
- Electra Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast crossing US to CES Las Vegas
- Most EV owners would get an EV replacement
- Govt EV charger target “pre-election hype”, says Better NZ Trust chair
- Mercedes-Benz chair to head European automotive industry body
- ICE vehicles central to Europe’s ongoing pricing problem
- Electric Vehicle Sales Surged Globally in November
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