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// AMI reveals NZ’s most stolen cars for 2024
For the third year in a row, the Toyota Aqua has been named New Zealand’s most stolen car, according to the latest data from AMI Insurance.
- AutoFile says Top 10 stolen cars revealed
- Driven says NZ’s most stolen cars for 2024 revealed: the usual suspects, but thefts are decreasing
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BEST OF THE REST
// Sales rebound ‘two years away’
Industry association forecasts recovery in number of EV sales will take longer than previously expected.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Skoda’s key electric SUV gets new looks, set to hit NZ this year
Skoda’s sole electric car offered in New Zealand, the Enyaq, is set to inherit a facelift later this year,
// Action on banned radio devices
Advice for dealers to comply with law as 35,000 non-compliant product listings are taken off websites.
// Smaller, mid-size Ram pick up has been confirmed
A smaller, mid-size Ram pick up has all but been confirmed and is likely to debut in 2027.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Solar overtakes coal in the EU, and gas declines for 5th year running
Solar generated 11% of EU electricity in 2024, overtaking coal which fell below 10% for the first time, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember.
ONE LINERS
- Sacre bleu – Is the 2CV on the comeback trail?
- Polestar Energy launched in 11 markets
- EV maker Smart adds hybrid power
- BEV prices fall in Europe and, USA, but remain double those in China
- JET Charge raises A$72m to expand infrastructure in Australasia
- New mid-engined Toyota MR2 is expected next year
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