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// New Zealand pricing and specifications confirmed for ID.Buzz family
Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed prices and specifications for the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo which will arrive at local dealerships from June 2025.
- AutoCar says VW ID. Buzz price and spec confirmed for NZ, arriving in June
- Driven says Volkswagen ID.Buzz ‘EV Kombi’ pricing, specification for NZ (you might need to start saving)
- Stuff Motoring says Volkswagen’s reborn Kombi, the ID.Buzz, is nearly here… for a price
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// Volvo ES90 debuts as high-tech, long-range flagship EV
Volvo has lifted the covers on its latest fully electric model, the ES90.
- AutoCar says Volvo ES90 flagship to rival EQE and i5
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// Men sentenced for illegal WOFs
Transport agency welcomes judge’s decision in relation to improper vehicle inspections.
- AutoTalk says Auckland men sentenced over 86 unlawful WoFs
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// Volkswagen shows off entry-level ID.1 EV
The VW ID.Every1 concept hints at the “Electric Urban Family Car”, the Volkswagen ID.1, that’s due out in 2027.
IN OTHER NEWS
// GWM releases Tank 300 turbodiesel pricing
GWM plans to introduce seven new models in 2025, including the recently driven Cannon and Haval H6 GT PHEV.
// Australia’s February new car market concerns distributors
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Australia recorded 94,993 new vehicle sales during February 2025, a drop of 9.6% on the same month last year,
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// New BYD Atto 3 With Fridge & God’s Eye Launches … at $15,970
BYD is already crushing it, with by far the most plugin vehicle sales on the planet and rapid growth.
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- Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid for NZ: power and torque revealed… and yes, the price too
- New look for people mover
- Kiwis to miss out on Volvo’s latest electric car (for now)
- New Mercedes-Benz GLC EV revealed through harsh winter testing
- Skoda 130 RS anniversary: it’s 50 years since the ‘Porsche of the East’ made its debut
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