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// Geely in New Zealand: ‘we’re not just going to be an electric brand’
Newly appointed Geely New Zealand brand manager Jordan Haines is confident the EX5 pure-electric SUV is the right car to launch the brand in New Zealand.
- EVs and Beyond says Geely rolls out competitor for Atto 3, C10, and Model Y
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// Ford Everest Tremor confirmed for NZ
Sensing another Tremor? That’ll be Ford New Zealand’s latest tricked-up 4×4 on the way.
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// Video: Afeela 1 EV in LA
Sony Honda Mobility’s (SHM) EV Afeela 1 is at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles until Saturday, March 1 so people can get a close look at it during the lead-up to the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
// Euro City liquidation sees $4.2m in creditor claims
Napier based motor vehicle and boat dealership Euro City Limited, which was placed into voluntary liquidation in April last year, faces around $4.2 million in creditor claims, according to the latest liquidators’ report.
// Popular electric SUV updated with omniscient autonomous tech
BYD has given the Atto 3 a major update for the first time since it kicked off sales here in 2022, consisting of new tech and refreshed looks.
// Polestar car keys in Apple Wallet
An over-the-air (OTA) software update adds Polestar 3 car keys to Apple Wallet, with support for Polestar 4 coming soon.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Feds purge EVs, chargers: Does Musk still believe EVs cost less to run?
Whether Elon Musk and DOGE are behind the purging of EVs and chargers or just complicit, this could feed uncertainty and doubt about Tesla’s fundamental selling propositions of efficiency and operating cost.
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- Zeekr and Lynk & Co tie the knot
- New generation smart cars launched
- NEV market ready for growth
- Kia reveals PV5 design
- Genesis delivers strong financial performance
- Former port boss to pay $190k
- Protesters target Tesla showrooms in the US
- BMW puts Mini EV production at Oxford plant on hold
- Killing EV fires quickly: Euro maker claims to have the answer, and wants to share it for free
- Mercedes confirms plan for baby G-Class: could we see a G-Jimny?
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