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// Tesla Model Y L stretches to six seats from $83,900
Tesla has announced the first-ever Model Y L, a longer six-seat variant of its best-selling electric SUV, available for order
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// Honda scraps flagship EVs just months before launch
Honda has announced the cancellation of its radical new EVs just moths before they were set to launch.
- EVs & Beyond says Honda scraps 0 Series EV models
- Stuff says Honda cancels radical 0 Series EVs just months before launch
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// ComCom steps up monitoring of petrol prices
The Commerce Commission says it is increasing scrutiny of petrol pump prices as global wholesale fuel costs become more volatile.
- Autofile says ComCom issues fuel warning
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// GWM Tank 300 plug-in conquers Beer O’Clock Hill off-road challenge in OZ
GWM is celebrating the fact that five different models from its line up have made it up one of Australia’s toughest off-road climbs.
- Driven Car Guide says GMW conquers Beer O’Clock hill for the fifth time
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// Dealers are taking a closer look at vehicle data
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// Fuel crisis sends buyers wild for EVs
Warren Willmot with new EV buyer Natalie New Zealand’s fuel shortage has triggered a buying frenzy at electric vehicle dealerships,
// Ministerial group formed to oversee fuel security as Iran conflict escalates
The Government has established a new ministerial group to oversee fuel security and supply chain risks as tensions in the
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// Auckland Central Kia earns global recognition
Auckland Central Kia has been recognised as one of the world’s top-performing Kia dealerships after receiving the Platinum Prestige Dealer
// Report questions pace of EV charger rollout
Transport officials have warned New Zealand may struggle to meet the Government’s target of 10,000 public EV chargers by 2030
// Kia NZ issues recall for EV3, EV4, EV5 and EV6 models
Kia New Zealand has issued a recall for a number of its electric models, citing an issue with the digital
// BMW iX3 priced at $125,900 for NZ launch
BMW will launch the all-new iX3 electric SUV in New Zealand at midyear with a price of $125,900, marking
// Mitsubishi NZ staff induction video is a glimpse of work life in the 80s
Remember when we used to assemble cars in NZ? No, well it was a thriving industry, and a big employer.
// Volkswagen confirms Golf GTI 50th anniversary edition for New Zealand
Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed an allocation of the Golf GTI 50th anniversary edition for local customers.
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// Google Maps Is Getting
The new “Immersive Navigation” mode is billed as the most significant update to driving directions in Maps in over a decade.
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- Ferrari Amalfi Spider unveiled with 470kW V8 and no roof
- Wayve, Uber and Nissan team up on robotaxi pilot
- Australian car buyers taking months longer to purchase
- Collecting Cars reports record February sales
- Renault plots 26-model push as Bridger concept leads global growth charge
- Porsche hits reset: “Leaner, faster and even more desirable” plan unveiled
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