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// Lamborghini Urus Performante launched in NZ: the world’s most extreme SUV?
Lamborghini’s lighter, gruntier flagship Urus has landed in New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Lamborghini shows off hyper Urus in Auckland
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// Fake JBL speakers hide a cunning new car theft hack device
Toyota RAV4s have a vulnerability that allows hackers to completely bypass the smart key.
// Solar energy projects referred for fast-tracking
Nearly half a million solar panels across two Waikato solar farm projects that could reduce more than 200 million kilograms of carbon pollution annually have been referred for fast-track consenting.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// XPeng presents SEPA 2.0 modular EV architecture that will debut in its G6 SUV this week
This morning, Chinese EV automaker XPeng Motors unveiled its next-generation EV architecture that will be the backbone to future models going forward.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// More Civic Type R and GR Corollas become available, but you’ll have to be quick!
If you missed out on the first batch of the newest hot hatch heroes, the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla, and are inconsolable, cheer up! There’s more!
// Lamborghini awards high-performance dealers with unique trophy
Following the global launch of the new Revuelto supercar, Automobili Lamborghini hosted its 2022 annual dealer meeting and presented its regional dealership awards for the year.
// Lending changes to kick in
MBIE reminds finance providers that amendments to the CCCFA will start on May 4.
// Decrease in emissions
“We can make sure our emissions stay on a downward trajectory until they hit net zero,” says minister.
// China auto show highlights intense electric car competition
Global and Chinese automakers plan to unveil more than a dozen new electric SUVs, sedans, and muscle cars this week at the Shanghai auto show,
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- New Porsche Cayenne previewed before debut this week
- Ellerslie Classic Car Show is back on this weekend
- Europe’s best kept 280 car barn find secret goes to auction
- Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept to inspire brand’s future cars
- Bay of Plenty dealerships host Magic netball session
- Geneva picks company secretary
- ‘Ugly’ early EV donated to Geraldine museum
- Renault and Verkor partner on EV batteries
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