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// Kia EV6 GT to launch in New Zealand this month
The top-of-the-line Kia EV6 GT will arrive on our shores later this month, bringing with it the status of the fastest electric car to come out of Korea.
- EVs and Beyond says Kia EV6 GT March launch for NZ
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// BYD electric ute coming?
BYD is building an electric ute for China that may also come here. Spy shots have been published by CarNewsChina, which adds many Chinese vehicle manufacturers are launching and developing new utes (pick-up trucks) for the growing lifestyle market.
- Stuff Motoring says BYD is working on an all-electric ute
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// Government rethinks transport plan to focus on Cyclone Gabrielle
The New Zealand Government has decided to rethink its emissions-focussed transport plan in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, favouring an “emergency-style” strategy instead.
- AutoTalk says Land transport policy to change in wake of cyclone
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// Turners set for record profit
Company on track for full-year profit before tax to top $44m after consistent trading throughout the summer.
- AutoTalk says Turners profit on track
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// New Kona has more range and advanced features
Hyundai’s new Kona Electric includes a 65.4kWh battery providing 490km (WLTP) range.
// Vehicle data firm seals takeover
Autocheck acquires Lemoncheck after industry stalwart decides to make move into retirement.
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// Lancia To Be Reborn As A Style-Focused EV Brand
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IN OTHER NEWS
// New Toyota Land Cruiser rival revealed
The Toyota Land Cruiser may soon have another rough road rival – and it’s coming from emerging automotive powerhouse China.
// EV sharing platform Evee will be crowd charged
Australian-based electric car sharing and rental firm Evee has now launched in New Zealand
// Cook to lead Kiwi company’s tractor push in US
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand chief operating officer Dan Cook has confirmed he is leaving the company after more than two decades.
// ‘Difficult times ahead’
Industry organization expects vehicle-related insurance claims and hardship applications related to wild weather to increase in the coming weeks.
// New Toyota Prius PHEV to launch in Japan
The new Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will officially launch in Japan mid-March following the hybrid model’s launch in January.
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- Honda will drag combustion into the 2040s amid big EV push
- EU ICE ban stalls after Germany and Italy push back
- Suzuki Jimny goes retro with ‘Heritage’ edition
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