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// MG slashes price of electrified models in NZ
MG Motor New Zealand has today announced price drops for a selection of its electrified vehicles, one of which is now $5000 cheaper.
- Stuff Motoring says Carmaker slashes prices for EVs, plug-in hybrids
- EVs and Beyond says MG reduces EV prices
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// Audi and SAIC partner on EVs
Volkswagen Group’s Audi and China’s SAIC Motor will partner on EVs in China’s automotive market.
HOT TOPIC
// Damien O’Connor new associate transport minister
Damien O’Connor is the new associate transport minister and will support transport minister David Parker (who replaced Michael Wood).
- AutoTalk says Kiri Allan no longer associate transport minister
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// SUV models get makeover
New styling and extra technology for revitalised CX-8 aim to ensure it will be a “hit” with Kiwi buyers.
// Racing fuel goes carbon neutral
Dyno-testing programme confirms there was no loss in power or performance, or reliability issues.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Solar, wind likely to provide 25% of US electrical generating capacity within 3 years
Utility-scale solar and wind are on track to provide 25% of the US’s installed electrical generating capacity within three years, according to newly released FERC data.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Skoda Superb specs and reveal date confirmed
Skoda has outlined what we can expect from the fourth-generation Superb when it gets revealed later this year,
// Ampol progresses EV charging, energy and decarbonisation
Ampol reckons it’s well placed to deliver its future energy and decarbonisation strategies.
// Sales figures ‘positive’
Apexdealerdata.com market report: Industry appears on course for second-best month this year.
// Takanini SsangYong dealership unharmed by Burger King blaze
The SsangYong dealership at 170 Great South Road Takanini is reportedly unharmed and open for business following an early morning blaze at the Burger King restaurant next door
ONE LINERS
- Holdens in Japan? Rare Aussie experiments emerge at auction
- Believe it or not, this is an MX-5 dressed up as a Morgan
- Electric vehicles can’t compete with the emotional roar of an engine – but does that matter?
- Jodie Kidd plays with 1M volts in Kia EV9 launch
- Volvo Cars Q2 result sees full speed ahead
- BMW NZ Group celebrates robust first half results
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