BEST OF TODAY
// Shark snaps top safety rating
ANCAP says plug-in hybrid ute’s performance shows manufacturers are prioritising safety as they enter the market.
// Tesla confirms updated Model Y pricing for NZ
Tesla has confirmed local pricing for its updated Model Y, with deliveries in New Zealand set to begin in June.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// 2025 Lexus RX and NX SUVs gain plug-in hybrid models and Black Line special edition
Lexus New Zealand has bolstered its luxury SUV line-up, adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variants to its popular RX and NX models, alongside a limited-run RX 500h Black Line special edition.
// Singer Electric and AMPECO to build Kiwi EV charging network
Singer Electric has formed a strategic partnership with Bulgarian startup AMPECO which says it’s a global leader in EV charging management software.
// Volkswagen to adopt ‘self charging’ hybrid tech
Volkswagen is gearing up to introduce a full-hybrid powertrain for the first time, with the second-gen T-Roc set to debut at the Munich motor show in September.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// California Now Has More EV Chargers Than Gas Pumps
In the heart of American culture, the electric vehicle reigns supreme. There are nearly 50% more chargers than gas nozzles in the state.
ONE LINERS
- Mitsubishi unveils smart looking hybrid crossover challenger
- GM Chevy Blazer EV. R race car concept
- Evos and FKK to produce EV chargers
- Perseus aims for EV SUV in Europe by late 2027
- Electric dirt bike event planned in Waikato
- 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith claims ‘Best in Show’ at inaugural Ayrburn Classic in Queenstown
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