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// Armstrongs confirms BAIC’s Arcfox EV brand for New Zealand
Armstrongs confirms that Arcfox, the premium electric vehicle (EV) brand of Chinese automaker BAIC Group, will launch in New Zealand
- Driven Car Guide says Arcfox confirmed for Kiwi launch in June: who’s up for another new EV brand?
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// Kiwi tests for PHEV ute
JAC has officially begun its New Zealand pre-launch testing programme for the T9 PHEV, marking the next step in bringing the electrified workhorse to Kiwis.
- AutoTrader says JAC Hunter PHEV has all the specs
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// Ford considers electric Bronco for New Zealand
Ford New Zealand is evaluating the Chinese-built Bronco New Energy for the local market, though the company remains tight-lipped
// Back-to-back falls for register
Back-to-back falls for register Trader numbers dip as total edges closer towards the recent low point of September last year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Lexus reveals three row TZ, coming to NZ
Lexus has revealed the TZ, an electric three-row SUV that the company says has been designed to combine the brand’s signature driving character
// EV interest doubles as charging use surges, affordability seen as next hurdle
Consumer interest in electric vehicles is rising rapidly in New Zealand, with new data from ChargeNet pointing to growing demand
// Transport industry backs Road Safety Week push
Transporting New Zealand is backing Road Safety Week, running from May 4–10, as the industry calls for improved driver behaviour
// Suzuki Swift tops 1000km range in NZ fuel economy test
The latest Suzuki Swift has delivered fuel economy results exceeding official figures in an independent test on North Island roads,
// BYD launches dedicated repair network website
BYD New Zealand has launched a dedicated website to help customers locate approved repairers across the country,
// Blenheim student recognised as AMI road safety hero
Zane Lott is the inaugural recipient of AMI’s Supporting Excellence Student Award through the Ryda programme.
// New Zealand new-vehicle sales April: solid growth, but ‘pace of increase has moderated’ for EVs
The Motor Industry Association says NZ enjoyed a “solid increase” in new-vehicle sales for April, with an 11.7% increase on the same month last year.
// GR Yaris gets slippery: Toyota New Zealand launches Aero Performance Package option
Toyota NZ has launched its first official option bundle for the GR Yaris: the Aero Performance Package.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking
This startup just showed off a fully driverless, cab-less, and truck-less battery-electric freight platform for container trailers.
ONE LINERS
- Opel Corsa GSE revealed as 207kW electric hot hatch with serious bite
- Australian Govt targets EV tax break to cheaper models in phased changes
- BYD, MG and Tesla score five stars in latest ANCAP results
- Skoda Epiq cabin teased ahead of compact electric SUV reveal
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 N launches in Australia, under consideration for NZ
- Repco partners with Hot Wheels Legends Tour as ANZ search begins
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