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// XPeng to launch in New Zealand late-2025: Tesla-rivalling G6 SUV first up
Chinese startup XPeng has confirmed its entry into the New Zealand market with the G6 SUV, a mid-sized electric vehicle that rivals the Tesla Model Y.
- AutoCar says XPENG confirms New Zealand launch for late 2025
- EVs and Beyond says Xpeng confirms NZ launch with Auckland showroom by year’s end
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// Auckland dealership Vehicle Direct placed in liquidation, owing millions
Auckland used car dealership Vehicle Direct and two associated companies have gone into liquidation and receivership, leaving creditors owed more than $5.7 million.
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// RUC exemption for heavy EVs an incentive boost, Hiringa says
Heavy electric vehicles, including hydrogen fuel cell trucks, will remain exempt from Road User Charges (RUC) until June 30, 2027 — a move welcomed by clean energy company Hiringa Energy.
// Port posts profits jump
Company frustrated by legal delays to boosting berth capacity at Tauranga.
// EU considers tiny and affordable car class
The European Union president is looking to support car makers through a new ‘E-car’ category. This is to counter what it sees as a looming Chinese threat.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla discontinues cheapest Cybertruck, no one wanted it
Tesla has discontinued the cheapest version of the Cybertruck just a few months after launching it. There’s no hiding it. The Cybertruck is a commercial flop.
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- GWM Ora Cat crossover to sell alongside Ora hatchback?
- Leapmotor unveils B05 hatch and launches B10 SUV in Europe
- Cupra unveils Tindaya concept with 1300km range
- Polestar 5 revealed as brand’s electric GT challenger
- Swift hits 10 million global sales
- Updated Lexus IS to compete with new Mercedes C-Class
- Smaller electric Range Rover is due out next year
- Toyota Corolla image leak shows Prius inspiration
- Crucial Ford ‘Focus’ SUV due 2027 to lead Europe fightback
- Suzuki Swift, MG3 up their ANCAP game
- The Ferrari Testarossa is back! Is it the SF90 successor we were all hoping for?
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