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// Opel Mokka-e SRi becomes cheapest top-spec EV in NZ
The Opel Mokka-e SRi is now the cheapest top-specification electric car in New Zealand after the brand doubled the Clean Car Discount for all buyers of the model.
- Driven says Opel New Zealand matches government Clean Car Discount on Mokka-e: that’s $17,250 off
- Stuff Motoring says German firm slashes its electric car prices in NZ
- EVs and Beyond says Cheaper Opel Mokka-e SRi
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// MG Cyberster EV roadster ready for China
The MG Cyberster electric roadster with a convertible soft top and up to 405.6kW of power (all-wheel drive variant) has been revealed by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
- AutoCar says MG Cyberster leaked thanks to Chinese Government
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// Polestar 4 will be brand’s fastest production car
The Polestar 4 is gearing up for its big reveal at the Shanghai Auto Show next week where we’ll be introduced to the brand’s fastest production car to date.
- EVs and Beyond says Polestar 4 to debut at Shanghai auto show
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// Nissan Leaf not blamed for fire
A Papamoa fire shortly before 6am on April 12 included a garage and an “electric car”, says a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson.
- Stuff Motoring says Nissan Leaf and Mazda Atenza in garage fire – which one started it?
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// VW ID.7 production version revealed in China
Volkswagen’s electric ID.7 has been revealed in China and will make its public debut at the 2023 Auto Shanghai show on April 18,
// Major carmaker backs ICE over EVs for the environment – sometimes
A new study from Mitsubishi has reiterated that internal combustion vehicles can be better for the environment than fully electric vehicles – but it depends on where they are.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// This Tesla energy ecosystem home gives us a glimpse at the house of the future
A new Tesla Solar Roof installation that includes Tesla’s entire energy ecosystem is giving us a glimpse at the house of the future when it comes to energy.
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// New 2024 Mini Cooper EV exterior revealed
New images have been released of the upcoming 2024 Mini Cooper EV, presenting us with some key styling changes over the outgoing electric model.
// Bespoke dealer event raises funds for cyclone victims
As part of a bespoke event in the Hawke’s Bay, the first of its kind hosted by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Auckland, a fundraising component helped those impacted locally by Cyclone Gabrielle.
// Cost of living crisis driving UK buyers onto used car yards
UK-based Car Dealer magazine is reporting that the cost of living crisis in that region is driving used car buyers back onto the dealers yard in the belief they will get a better deal than purchasing online.
// New Lexus LM pre-empting Toyota Alphard?
Lexus has announced that it unveil the latest generation of its LM luxury multipurpose vehicle (MPV) at the Auto Shanghai motor show on April 18.
// BYD promises wild tech for Ferrari rival
China’s BYD will take on the likes of Porsche and Ferrari with a wild-looking supercar featuring breakthrough technology.
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- Red letter day: most powerful BMW M ‘car’ ever is a $340k electric SUV
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- Tesla sued over claims staff used cars’ cameras to spy on drivers
- They’ve mastered EVs, now Chinese brands want to make sports cars
- Suzuki partners with Australian company to make self-driving EV Jimny
- Kia starts electric PBV production facility
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