BEST OF TODAY
// A Clean Car Discount BMW? Carmaker’s cheapest EV could get cheaper
The new entry point to BMW’s line-up of fully electric models, the iX1, has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand, with examples already appearing at local dealerships for customers to see in the metal.
// VW vows to improve car interiors after customer backlash
If you’re among the many who have complained about Volkswagen’s recent car interior choices, fret not: the German automaker wants to do better – and fast.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford plans a high-performance F-150 electric pickup, and it’s called Flash
A more powerful, high-performance Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is coming.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Lamborghini Urus to become PHEV-only model
The Lamborghini Urus will reportedly only be offered as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) from next year, with the brand embracing its electrified future.
// Kiwis aim to lower travel emissions
A third of Kiwis say they would hire a hybrid car (or EV) for environmental reasons, while one in five would take public transport if it was available.
// FMA publishes final guidance for CoFI regimen
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published its final guidance for financial institutions that distribute products and services through intermediaries as part of the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) regimen.
// Value of vehicle imports grows
Latest overseas trade figures show the value of imports and exports were both on the up in May.
// Hunt for biosecurity stars
Entries open for annual awards with nine gongs up for grabs at prizegiving in November.
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- The most legendary of legendary Subaru WRX 22b’s is up for sale
- Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard develop electric sports boat
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N thrashed in Nürburgring testing
- June sales on track to be year’s best
- How to avoid chaos at the petrol pump this week
- Koenigsegg Regera reclaims 0-400-0km/h record
- DIY turbo diesel generator gives Tesla Model S 2500-km range
- Hyundai seeks customer feedback on Tesla Supercharger plan
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