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// Dealers don’t expect red light to slow them
The New Zealand-wide Omicron red traffic light system isn’t expected to make much difference to dealerships…
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// Shell gives us a glimpse at the future of EV charging
Shell gives us a glimpse at the future, after opening its first electric vehicle charging station in the UK recently.
// Model 3 recall likely?
An Australian recall affecting 7055 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3 and 2014-2020 Tesla Model S EVs for two separate faults may see New Zealand follow suit.
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// Hennessey Velociraptor revealed as an alternative to Ford’s upcoming Bronco Raptor
Considering that it’s one of Ford’s most iconic models to date, it should come as little surprise to hear that the revived Bronco is selling like hotcakes, and the wait times over in America are off the charts.
// Dealer convention rescheduled to June
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association has rescheduled its Convention and Expo to June 2nd and 3rd2022 at…
// Temporary H2 source for Chch mayoral contender’s Nexo
Remember our December story about Christchurch mayoral contender for 2022 Phil Mauger buying a Hyundai Nexo…
// Lamborghini begins its farewell to ICE
Prepare to say farewell to petrol-only power in Lamborghinis, as the company is saying that 2022 will be its last year selling ICE-only powered models as it ramps up electrification across its range.
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- Cadillac Escalade V: Hotted-up luxury land yacht revealed
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- New Honda Civic Type R rumoured to not be getting power increase
- Honda doesn’t think hydrogen is the future of cars
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