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// MG4 EV achieves parity with ICE
Pricing of the new entry level MG4 hatchback in New Zealand means it is the first electric vehicle to achieve a sub $40k retail
- AutoCar says Kiwis can now own an MG4 EV for just under $40k
- AutoFile says MG claims $40k EV first
- Stuff Motoring says New Zealand’s first sub-$40,000 electric car revealed
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// Top safety ratings for Mercedes-Benz GLC and upgraded Land Rover Discovery Sport
A five-star safety rating has been issued for the Mercedes-Benz GLC and upgraded Land Rover Discovery Sport by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
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// Tesla Cybertruck spotted at airport in New Zealand
A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted arriving in New Zealand for the model’s final stages of winter testing.
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla’s long-delayed Cybertruck lands in NZ
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// Used PHEV CO2 methodology changed
Methodology used in calculating CO2 emissions for used imported plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) has been corrected by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency following Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) representations.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford Chairman Says US Cannot Compete With China In EV Production Yet
Bill Ford believes US carmakers need to get ready for Chinese competition eventually coming to the United States.
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// Fuel firms need reimbursing
Industry association calls on government for businesses to get back costs incurred at start of subsidy scheme.
// Volkswagen Golf to ditch manual gearbox
The end of the road for the manual gearbox may be near for the Volkswagen Golf, that’s if new emissions rules are implemented.
// Enyaq interest explodes ‘ten-fold’ as update detail revealed
Pricing realignment for the Skoda Enyaq has had desired effect of boosting consumer interest
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- Is this Toyota GR Prius concept cool or not?
- Report says financial pressures continue to bite household spending
- Special edition Chevrolet Camaro pays tribute to Le Mans racer
- Prosperity 1 eVTOL at Paris Air Show
- Polestar joint venture for China
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