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// Tesla stock plunges 14% as Musk’s feud with Trump blows up
Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker are falling sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company.
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla share price sinks as Musk–Trump feud escalates with Epstein tweet
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// Hybrid tech bolsters line-up
Subaru says a new era for New Zealand’s SUV segment is a step closer with the first mid-sized model with a strong hybrid system powering symmetrical all-wheel drive now open for pre-orders.
- Stuff Motoring says Family favourite SUV gets new looks, pricing for 2025
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// New Cupras now come with three years of free servicing
Cupra New Zealand is introducing complimentary three-year service plans across its entire range of new vehicles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Seagull city EV under strong consideration as BYD NZ eyes range expansion
BYD’s Seagull EV could soon land in New Zealand showrooms, with BYD New Zealand country manager Warren Willmot confirming the compact city car is under serious review for local release.
// Vehicle retailing climbs
Total retail activity across the country goes up in the March quarter with automotive leading the way.
// New more efficient hybrids coming for Honda
Honda is developing new hybrid models powered by what it says is “the world’s most efficient” combustion powertrain. It is in part a response to slow EV sales.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The first ‘true’ electric flying car could be here by the end of 2025
The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production models of what it’s calling “the first true flying car,” and it’s 100% electric. The company even claims that its flying car uses less energy than a Tesla or any other EV.
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- Firms are looking at alternative energies for their fleets
- Volvo updates seatbelt design for a better fit
- One of NZ’s cheapest cars: Chery prices its first SUV
- Audi’s new gaming chairs keep the drive alive (even at your desk)
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