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// Video: Genesis and Evnex trial new technology
Genesis Energy is working with Christchurch-based company Evnex to trial new electric vehicle smart charging technology that removes pain points in EV adoption.
- Driven says New Kiwi tech to reduce EV charging times dramatically
- Stuff Motoring says Smart tech to eliminate ‘pain point’ from EV charging
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// WOF exemption ends but expired licences grace extends to May 31
A last-minute rush is expected as the deadline for warrant of fitness (WoF), certificate of fitness (CoF), and vehicle licenses (regos) exemptions end on November 30.
- AutoCar says Warrant of Fitness exemptions to close today
- AutoFile says Support for WOF decision
- Stuff Motoring says More than 490,000 vehicles due for inspection as extended WoF deadline looms
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// Nissan shows off new electric concepts
Nissan is pushing hard to develop new electric models, with no fewer than 23 coming before the decade is out.
- AutoCar says Is this the next-generation Nissan Leaf?
- Driven says Nissan to release 15 new EVs this decade
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// Scandinavian EV disruptor arrives in New Zealand
The Scandinavian Polestar electric performance brand has officially arrived in New Zealand with a business-to-customer direct digital retail model similar to that employed by Tesla Motors.
// The taxi of the future? Weird remote control rideshare concept revealed
WayRay Holograktor might sound like a combination of letters assembled by falling asleep on a keyboard, but it’s also the…
// Cheaper power is the key
VIA lobbies for plentiful, green electricity to boost uptake of EVs and to impact on the cost of fossil fuels.
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// 750hp BMW XM concept features grille big enough to inhale children
Most SUV reveals, even those of the performance variety, are ho-hum fare for those more interested in sports cars, hot hatches, and supercars.
// Nissan investing in electric vehicles, battery development
Nissan said Monday it is investing 2 trillion yen (NZ$25.8 billion) over the next five years and developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to boost its electric vehicle lineup.
// Genesis unveils new G90, a svelte BMW fighter
After years of mixed sales figures overseas (particularly in North America), Genesis’ star seems to finally be on the rise. …
// ‘Tesla tidal wave’ as deliveries arrive
Hundreds of Tesla Model 3 EVs from China have landed in Auckland, New Zealand, and in Fremantle, Western Australia.
// Maserati pilots omni channel project in North American dealerships
Maserati has recognised that luxury customers are embracing the omni channel approach to new vehicle purchases by using a combination of digital and in-person transactions at their dealerships.
// Revenue climbs by 24%
Quest’s direct channel has largest sales increase of 124 percent as group posts pre-tax profit of $4m.
// Is a custom cruiser in Royal Enfield’s future?
Indian mid-sized motorcycle maker, Royal Enfield, looks set to expand its 650 parallel twin family, with the reveal of the…
// Carmaker Stellantis secures supply of battery-grade lithium
The carmaker Stellantis said Monday that it has secured a five-year supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in Europe to support its plans to convert to 98 percent electrified vehicles by 2025.
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- European Car of the Year finalist list revealed, features EVs galore
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