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// Porsche takes the covers off its most powerful Cayenne ever
Following the reveal of the updated Porsche Cayenne earlier this year, the German carmaker has pulled the covers off the most powerful version of the model ever, the Turbo E-Hybrid.
- EVs and Beyond says Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid PHEV coming to NZ
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// Kia to use recycled plastic from record ocean haul
Kia intends using recycled plastic in its new EV models from a nearly 50-tonne (55-ton) haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean.
- AutoCar says Plastic recovered from ocean to be used in future Kia EV interiors
- Driven says Plastic hauled from the ocean is heading into your next Kia
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// Giltrap MG dealership opening in Newmarket
On September 1, the Giltrap MG dealership will open its doors for business at 82 Great South Road, Newmarket.
- AutoCar says Giltrap Group to open its first MG dealership next month
- Stuff Motoring says Giltrap Group adds first Chinese carmaker to dealership stable
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// What are the different levels of autonomous driving?
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) represent a revolutionary technological advancement that holds the potential to reshape the automotive industry and the way we commute.
// Fair Go investigates West Auckland dealer
A West Auckland car dealer is under the spotlight after featuring on Fair Go with customers claiming they were left in the lurch following successful appeals in the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Let’s talk about Elon Musk’s potato livestream of Tesla FSD v12
Elon Musk finally did his promised livestream of a drive on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12. Here’s the video and my impressions.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New BMW M5 leaked ahead of upcoming reveal
An image of the upcoming BMW M5 has been leaked courtesy of Instagram user @_imran_arshad ahead of its big reveal in the coming months.
// Used EV batteries for JLR renewable energy storage
Jaguar I-Pace batteries will be used to store renewable energy in a Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) collaboration with Wykes Engineering.
// ‘Dozens’ of EVs in rental car expansion
New Zealand’s rental car fleet is set for a $20 million boost following a new agreement between Auckland Airport and GO Rentals,
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- Is this the ultimate Porsche 914 restomod?
- Heartland Bank’s motor division grew 13.5% in FY2023
- Paralympian appointed Toyota brand guardian
- New Prado goes hybrid
- MMNZ partners with Taskforce Kiwi
- Ford boss rules out electric Mustang coupe but hints at hybrid
- The Kia EV5 electric SUV is a stylish, shrunken EV9
- Mazda takes cheeky jab at rival carmaker in latest NZ ad
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