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// Citroen reveals radical Oli electric concept
Following its fresh rebrand, Citroen has introduced the first vehicle to wear its new badge, the Oli electric concept.
- Stuff Motoring says Citroën builds new electric vehicle out of cardboard
HOT TOPIC
// Lordstown Motors’ electric Endurance ute production starts
Electric light duty vehicle manufacturer Lordstown Motors has started commercial production of its Endurance full-size pickup truck (ute), and provided a business update.
- Stuff Motoring says Lordstown Motors starts making electric trucks
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// Audi rules out four-cylinder RS models
Audi has confirmed that it won’t be putting four-cylinder engines in any of its RS models in future but it will be electrifying the performance line-up.
// Government to reintroduce fuel tax at start of 2023
The New Zealand Government has confirmed that fuel excise tax will be reintroduced in January next year, meaning fuel prices are set to rise.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Cybertruck Will “Cross Rivers, Lakes And Even Seas,” Musk Says
The Tesla Cybertruck can’t come soon enough—that’s probably the understatement of the last three years that passed since the EV maker shocked the world with the unveiling of the outlandish electric pickup concept.
// GM Gives Us A Peek Into Its EV Sound Designers’ Work
Like nearly all newer EVs, mine has a government-mandated noise device that comes on at low speeds.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Game on: Mercedes-AMG’s new C 63 S is a plug-in hybrid and more powerful than ever
Mercedes-AMG is calling its new C 63 S E Performance “a new chapter in the history of our brand… a real game changer”.
// Australian EV owners survey dispels range anxiety
Australia’s largest survey of electric vehicle owners has found Tesla drivers are travelling the same average kilometres a year as everyone else.
// Mitsubishi dealership sees major market correction starting
Auckland-based dealership Simon Lucas Mitsubishi has issued a press release saying it is starting to see a major market correction in the industry with positive projections for the future.
// Designs for the future
Lexus New Zealand has partnered with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the University of Auckland to bolster entries into the prestigious local and global Lexus Design Award 2023.
// Electric Kiwi joins in with EV charging plan
Electric Kiwi has joined the ranks of energy providers offering special power plans involving off-peak EV charging.
// Revealed: NZ’s most highly anticipated new car releases
According to a study, the Nissan X-Trail is the most anticipated car release of the year in New Zealand.
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- Australian industry bodies welcome government EV discussion paper
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