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// GWM Haval ANZ confirms Tank 300 Hybrid arriving locally in fourth quarter
GWM Haval Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has confirmed that initial local deliveries of the Tank 300 Hybrid 4×4 SUV will begin in the fourth quarter of 2023, and Kiwi dealers are taking orders now.
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// AI imagines how cars of the past could look in the future
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// New fully electric Fiat 600e unveiled in full
Fiat has officially unveiled the fully electric 600e as its latest entrant into the small SUV segment, combining 500e hatchback…
// Kiwis told to ‘immediately stop driving’ cars with faulty airbags
Grey import examples of Citroen’s quirky DS3 are amongst those involved in the ‘stop-drive’ recall.
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// Toyota Claims Breakthrough That Will Lead To 745-Mile EV Battery
The Japanese automaker says it will soon be able to manufacture a solid-state pack that can charge in 10 minutes.
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// Fully electrified engine range
David Hodge, MD of Mazda NZ, describes SUVs as “most important new models” for the marque in a generation.
// New date for industry webinar
Association shifts its monthly online discussion with members to align it with annual general meeting.
// $170k boost for training
Grants made by Inspiring Futures Foundation to help Kiwis succeed in industry now top $430,000.
// Report: Toyota mulls sharing EV tech with Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki
Toyota seems a tad generous these days. The Japanese automaker is reportedly considering opening its electric vehicle (EV) technology to manufacturers including Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and other companies.
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- VW names new general manager
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