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// New Triton ute concept shown in Bangkok
Dubbed the XRT Concept by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, what will become the all-new 2023 Triton ute has gone on display at the Bangkok International Motor Show from March 21 to April 3.
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// Ford reveals new electric car, New Zealand to miss out
Ford’s new Explorer EV shares its platform with the Volkswagen ID.4.
- AutoCar says Ford reveals electric Explorer based on Volkswagen platform
- EVs and Beyond says Ford’s electric Explorer SUV for Europe only so far
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// Polestar 2 BST Edition 230 revealed as brand’s second limited-edition EV
A performance-oriented version of the Polestar 2 called the BST Edition 230 has recently been revealed as the brand’s second limited-edition model, following a teaser released earlier this week.
- EVs and Beyond says Second limited-edition Polestar 2 later this year
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// Dodge unveils Challenger SRT Demon 170 with 1025hp
Dodge has unveiled the Challenger SRT Demon 170 as its seventh and final “Last Call” special-edition model which stakes the claim as the most powerful muscle car in the world.
- Stuff Motoring says Dodge reveals fantastically brutal sendoff to the Hemi V8
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// Car sharing on the rise
Provider in the capital claims each of its cars can do the work of 10 normal vehicles.
// BYD smartwatch with car key in April
BYD is tipped to launch its smartwatch with in-built car key in April this year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Opens Its First Remote Test Drive Hub In Europe
Potential customers can book a test drive online and the car will be remotely unlocked.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// MG4 charging to market
All-new electric model set for our shores later this year while long-range ZS EV now available.
// Business guidance for collaborating in an emergency
The Commerce Commission has issued new guidance to help businesses (including vehicle dealers) understand how and when they can collaborate in response to an emergency – such as working together in regions impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
// Charging strategy welcomed by EV industry leader
The government has released its draft national charging strategy, with ambitious targets for how it sees infrastructure rolling out in coming years.
// Free EV charging to end at some stations
Fees will apply at seven WEL Networks EV chargers in the Waikato from March 29.
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- New Lexus looks to future
- EU drafts plan to sell new ICE cars after 2035
- $1.5m for Naut to develop electric boat engines
- NADA chair making keynote speech at 2023 AADA convention and expo
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