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// BYD confirms Seagull is Atto 1; AWD Performance Atto 3 in the mix
BYD New Zealand country manager Warren Willmot has confirmed the small Seagull hatchback will be called Atto 1 for the first time, alongside a long list of potential specifications for new and updated models.
- AutoCar says BYD Atto 2 and Sealion 5 coming to NZ
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// Leapmotor B10 electric SUV on sale in NZ soon
Chinese EV brand Leapmotor is expanding its local line-up with the arrival of the all-new B10 SUV, set to launch in New Zealand this October.
- Driven says More details revealed about Leapmotor B10 for NZ
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// Marque donates car to trust
All-electric MX-30 will be used to boost organisation’s driving training scheme. Mazda has donated an electric car to assist people in rural communities trying to obtain their driver licences.
- EVs and Beyond says Mazda donates EV to driver training programme
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// Cybersecurity expert warns automotive industry on growing threats
Automotive businesses face mounting pressure from cyber criminals, with industry experts warning that inadequate preparation could prove catastrophic following recent high-profile attacks on sector players.
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// Next-gen RAV4 on horizon
Top-selling passenger car to be available in three designs for the first time in NZ.
// Kia EV4 pricing leaked
Pricing for Kia’s upcoming EV4 has surfaced online, sourced from a Kia dealer email and shared to a Kia enthusiast group.
// Digital certification coming for noisy exhaust tests
From October 1, the way loud exhausts are certified in New Zealand will move into the digital age.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla settles another fatal Autopilot crash before it gets to trial
Tesla has agreed to settle another wrongful death lawsuit from a fatal crash involving Autopilot before the case could get to trial later this year.
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