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// Lamborghini reveals its first-ever EV
Remember back a month ago when Lamborghini announced that its first EV would be a four-seater grand tourer, playing down CEO Stephan Winkelmann’s previous statement that it would be a 2+2 SUV?
- Stuff Motoring says Lamborghini reveals first EV that definitely isn’t an SUV
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// Tank hits local market
Turbocharged two-litre engine with electric motor boasts 258kW of power.
// EV interest-free loans offered by Westpac NZ
Kiwis can get interest-free loans to purchase an electric vehicle as part of Westpac’s expanded sustainable lending programme.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GMC Hummer EVs Receive Shocking EPA Rating: True Electron Guzzlers
The fuel economy barely exceeded 50 MPGe, which explains the necessity for a large battery.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// The Maserati MCXtrema is brand’s most powerful model yet
We first saw the concept images nearly a year ago, and now comes the day when we get to see the real-life version of the new track-only Maserati MCXtrema, the Italian carmaker’s most powerful model yet.
// Chery to re-enter NZ market with five-star safety rating
Chery is returning to both Australia and New Zealand with its new Omoda 5, a model which recently picked up a five-star safety rating courtesy of ANCAP.
// Data mining turns profit
Dealer group buys a car with over $10k margin, says Apexdealerdata.
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- Lotus Eletre EV’s North America debut
- Rimac Nevera breaks EV lap record at Nürburgring
- Lotus to put Type 66 Can-Am car that never was into production
- Battered and bruised Ferrari sells for $1.9 million at auction
- Can an EV really be a muscle car?
- Former Holden NZ boss moves to Canada
- Weather events impact IAG insurance profit
- VW ID.4 and ID.5 test drives now available
- Three North Island solar sites secured by Genesis
- DPL Insurance receives positive rating from AM Best
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