HOT TOPIC
// Polestar 2 gets fresh looks and more power for 2024
The Polestar 2 has been given a major update for the 2024 model, with features like refreshed styling, increased performance, quicker charging, longer range batteries, and a rear-wheel drive variant now making an appearance.
- Driven says Massive mid-life update for Tesla rival
- Stuff Motoring says More power, more battery: Popular EV gets big update
- EVs and Beyond says Polestar 2 upgrade
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// This Toyota Yaris just sold for over $200k
What could be the most expensive Toyota Yaris of all time just went under the hammer in Japan for over $200k.
- Stuff Motoring says Tiny Toyota Yaris sells for more than $200,000
HOT TOPIC
// MTA: Government must prioritise automotive sector before general election
The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) says incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins and his team must prioritise the automotive sector before the October election.
- AutoCar says MTA calls on new PM to prioritise automotive sector
- AutoFile says MTA lobbies new PM
- Stuff Motoring says Don’t forget about us: Motor industry issues plea to new PM
BEST OF THE REST
// Revealed: BMW debuts 405kW M3 CS super sedan
BMW’s staggering M3 sports sedan now has a new flagship-within-a-flagship – the M3 CS.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford patents magnetic charging connector: MagSafe for EVs?
In a proposed and patented charging connector, Ford would use a magnetic system to help align physical charge pins precisely.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Musk reportedly oversaw Tesla self-driving video
Emails obtained by Bloomberg indicate Tesla chief executive Elon Musk knew its 2016 self-driving demonstration was staged.
// Trust to protect moana
Port company to provide $100,000 a year for 15 years to safeguard harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
// Jolt and BMW join to expand NZ EV charging
BMW has partnered with EV charge point operator Jolt to contribute to the rollout of a New Zealand fast charging network.
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- This Bugatti Centodieci honours its Le Mans heritage
- First NZ fully electric bus depot unveiled
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// The Full Brief is For Sale
A new project for 2023 means I may need to sell the Full Brief. It’s a great little side business for someone interested in the automotive industry, and there’s loads of potential to grow.
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