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// Porsche app uses AI to find best driving roads
Porsche has released the latest version of its Roads app which can now locate the perfect driving road using artificial intelligence (AI).
// When will EVs take over ICE?
Germany will be the first country where EV sales surpass internal combustion engine (ICE), but New Zealand and Australia are many years away.
// Australian port crisis affecting NZ dealers
Automotive dealers in New Zealand confirm they’re waiting for vehicles caught up in an Australian quarantine crisis which is seeing ports there stack up and some ships unable to unload.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Subway builds an ‘EV charging oasis’ so you can recharge while you eat fresh
Your favorite place to grab a sub, or maybe it’s the most convenient, is joining the electric revolution.
// The world’s largest battery recycler is opening its first US li-ion recycling factory
Battery recycling giant Ecobat is building its first lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America – its third li-ion battery recycling facility globally.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Lamborghini unveils cyberpunk Huracan STO Time Chaser_111100
Lamborghini is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year but instead of adding another model variant to its lineup, the Italian carmaker has created a one-off Huracan STO called the Time Chaser_111100 inspired by the futuristic world of cyberpunk.
// Transport industry launches Green Compact
The transport industry is taking decarbonisation into its own hands and prioritising the transition required with the launch of the Green Compact decarbonisation framework in Auckland on Friday.
// Port lifts profit forecast
Strong first half-year overall buoys Auckland site but vehicle imports dropped by more than 11,000 units during the same period.
// Bentley to cease 12-cylinder engine production
Bentley has today announced it will no longer produce its 12-cylinder engine from April next year after manufacturing over 100,000 units at its factory in Crewe, England.
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- Alauda unveils world’s first manned flying racing car
- Stellantis appoints Filazzola as new Australia managing director
- Dealer offers $1000 for return of stolen Ranger Raptor
- Downer supplies utes for cyclone recovery to NZ Police
- Record safety ratings for Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RX
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