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// SsangYong rescued from bankruptcy
After years of uncertainty and financial unrest, debt-laden carmaker SsangYong has finally been rescued from bankruptcy.
- AutoTalk says SsangYong finds a corporate saviour in KG Group
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// Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid range pricing released
Toyota New Zealand has released pricing for its range of Corolla Cross hybrid models due for release in late 2022.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota prices and specs inbound Corolla Cross
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// Car thefts up by 36.5% according to AA
The New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) and its AA Insurance arm have released data showing that car theft and attempted car theft has increased significantly in the last year.
- AutoCar says Car theft has increased by 36.5% nationally
- AutoFile says Car thefts soar by 36.5%
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// Attracting new audience
T Roc line-up “strong, but highly anticipated baby ‘R’ has staff and dealerships buzzing”.
// Seventh-gen Ford Mustang teased with V8 power
Ford has released a new teaser for the seventh generation of Mustang, set for a debut on September 14, with what is undoubtedly a V8 soundtrack.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EVs Can Accelerate To Sixty In Under One Second, Rimac Engineer Says
Rimac makes the quickest accelerating production road legal vehicle, the Nevera, which can sprint to sixty in under 2 seconds.
// Honda and LG investing $4.4B to build batteries in the US
Honda announced Monday that it will be forming a new joint venture with LG Energy Solution to build EV batteries in the US.
IN OTHER NEWS
// 50 plus BEVs in Christchurch show
The Ora Good Cat, Tesla Model Y, BYD Atto 3, LDV EV T60 ute and electric offerings from about 20 car brands including Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Ford and Nissan will be among more than 50 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on show at a two-day Christchurch expo.
// Marque shifts into sustainable space
Mayor on hand to help BMW Group NZ celebrate move to new home after more than three decades at its previous site.
// EV Torque – an EV is cheap to own
Still wondering about EV ‘price parity’ versus a conventionally powered vehicle? We may be closer than you think.
// Electric vehicles could soon charge faster than your iPhone
For many people, electric vehicles are alluring up until the point they think about taking it on a long road trip.
// LG Chem plans fourth plant to meet EV battery demand
LG Chem expects its fourth carbon nanotube plant (CNT) to be completed by the second half of 2024 as part of its aim to gain a more competitive edge in the rapidly growing global CNT market focused on EV battery materials.
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- Test reveals the dangers of touchscreens in cars
- Tesla owner implants key chip into hand
- Ampol sells freehold Z station portfolio for $132 million
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