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// Outlander tops April registrations, Ute sales well down
Less than 10,000 new vehicles were registered in New Zealand last month, making it the weakest April tally since 2015.
- AutoFile says Electric sales light up
- AutoTalk says Ute sales “crash” not permanent, says MIA
- Driven says Small to medium SUVs are the most popular for Kiwis, according to April sales figures
- Stuff Motoring says Ute sales crash, hybrids up in April video
- Driven says Big drop in car sales as emissions scheme comes into swing
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// New Jeep Compass makes its way to NZ
The new Jeep Compass has touched down in New Zealand, kitted out with some design changes,
// Construction begins on NZ’s first high-capacity green hydrogen refueling station
Plans for New Zealand to become a ‘green hydrogen’ hub have gained another shot in the arm, with confirmation that construction of the country’s first high-capacity green hydrogen refueling site is set to commence this week in Palmerston North.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Here’s How Ford’s F-150 Lightning Fights Range Anxiety While Towing
Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning’s smart technologies can accurately calculate the remaining vehicle range using real-time conditions.
// Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it’s not the only one
Tesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
// Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — March 2022 (Charts)
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 60% in March 2022 compared to March 2021.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford Everest coming to NZ with V6 turbo diesel
The 2022 Ford Everest receives a 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel for the first time when it arrives in New Zealand later this year.
// Geneva extends distribution agreement with Janssen Insurance
Geneva Finance Ltd parent group, Quest Insurance Group Limited, and Janssen Insurance Limited have confirmed plans to extend their combined current insurance distribution agreement to March 2027.
// Regulator issues takeover concerns
Commission concerned about the loss of competition over THL-Apollo merger.
// Hyundai and Rimac are no longer working together
Porsche has crashed the Hyundai/Rimac party, and now Hyundai wants out.
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- Rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible up for auction
- Mercedes-AMG teases one-off sportscar collab with Will.I.Am
- Porsche and Audi set to enter Formula 1
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