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// Subaru NZ confirms WRX pricing
Subaru New Zealand has confirmed the next-generation WRX will begin from $59,990 as pre-orders are now open.
- AutoFile says WRX pre-orders now open
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// Jeep’s Easter Safari concepts are crazy and we love it
Jeep has again gone a bit crazy at its annual Easter Safari event, revealing some wildly cool concepts. Leading the…
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// Exemptions from clean car charges
“It’s absolutely not the end of the old-car hobby,” says the chief executive of LVVTA.
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// Nissan aims to have solid-state EV batteries in production by 2028 video
Nissan has unveiled a prototype production facility for solid-state batteries.
- EVs and Beyond says Nissan unveils solid-state batteries prototype production facility
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// Smart #1 electric SUV launched
Mercedes and Geely intend to produce the Smart #1 (hashtag one) four-seater electric SUV later this year,
// Opel set to join Miles Group umbrella at the new dealership
Miles Group has confirmed that returning manufacturer Opel will be joining its fold at its upcoming new dealership on Fred Thomas Drive, on Auckland’s North Shore.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// BMW And McLaren May Jointly Develop Electric Sports Cars Platform
The last time these two companies collaborated, we got the now legendary McLaren F1.
// ANALYSIS – GM and Honda get even tighter on EVs
General Motors and Honda are to expand their EV collaboration with an emphasis on future scale and ‘affordable’ EVs.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Refreshed Mazda CX-5 range offers more buyer options
Mazda New Zealand has added three new model variants to the refreshed mid-size 2022 CX-5 SUV, namely the Activ, SP25T, and Takami, targeting business and private buyers.
// Tesla’s long, winding road to getting Europe’s approval for FSD
OPINION: Tesla is rolling out Full Self-Driving across North America, but may find it tougher to do so across Europe.
// John Keane, Provident chairman, dies
It is with sadness that we record the death of John Keane, Board Chairman, Provident Insurance, following a long battle with cancer.
// Gilt-edged Royal Enfields gone in a flash
Royal Enfield has released a pair of unique 650 Interceptor and Continental GT twins to mark the 120th year anniversary…
// Smith and Kernahan stand down from NZAI board
NZ Automotive Investments (NZAI) chairperson Karl Smith and independent director Michele Kernahan are resigning from the company board.
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- Ford’s latest GT Heritage Edition pays tribute to the 1966 Le Mans sweep
- Mitsubishi suspends vehicle production, sales in Russia
- Prices for Ranger revealed
- Video: Tesla Cyber Rodeo opens Giga Texas
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