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// Chery brand returns to New Zealand with hybrid focus and ute rumours

Tiggo SUV line-up expected, launching through shared Omoda/Jaecoo network. Chery has confirmed the launch of its core brand in New Zealand, expanding the Chinese automaker’s local presence alongside its existing Omoda and Jaecoo marques.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• AutoFile says Chery set for Kiwi launch
• AutoTalk says Chery announces a return to the New Zealand market
• Driven says Chery is coming back to New Zealand (although it’s kind of here already)
• Stuff Motoring says Chinese carmaker announces plans to return to New Zealand

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// Stellantis picks new boss

Mike Tsesmelis says he is looking forward to leading the company’s teams in Australia and New Zealand.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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// Volvo EX90 is World Luxury Car of the Year 2025

The electric Volvo EX90 is the 2025 World Luxury Car, edging the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Macan in the final round of judging.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// China’s Lotus takes over UK’s Lotus: is that good or bad?

Lotus Technology, the Chinese division of the brand, has acquired a controlling interest in Lotus Advance Technologies, the UK division of the brand.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Omoda and Jaecoo announce new product offensive

In the lead-up to the 2025 Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition on April 23, the Omoda and Jaecoo brands have announced the debut of further new energy vehicles (NEV), including the C7 SHS, C5 SHS, and J5 BEV.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// New Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging

The electrification of freight trucking in the United States has quietly become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization efforts.

• Read this article on Cleantechnica.com

ONE LINERS

• Mercedes-Benz taps global creators for all-new CLA art cars
• More than 100 EVs at Auto Shanghai from April 23 to May 2
• Plug-in hybrid unveiled
• Porsche 911 GT3 manual sets new Green Hell lap record
• Pint-sized electric Kia wins World Car of the Year gong
• Suzuki Swift AllGrip FX is a rugged hatch with urban grit

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// Range from battery improves

Revisions to new fully electric RZ line-up will boost SUV’s range by up to 100km, says Lexus.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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// Marque backs musician

Nissan supports differently abled artist Emmanuel Kelly on his down-under tour with Coldplay.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Drives Like An EV. Here’s How

Hyundai’s second-generation TMED-II hybrid system debuts on the 2026 Palisade.

• Read this article on InsideEVs.com

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// Would you convert your EV into a hybrid? This new engine makes it possible

Horse, a joint venture backed by Renault, Geely and Saudi Aramco, has revealed a compact hybrid powertrain concept aimed squarely at retrofitting existing electric vehicles (EVs).

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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// Lotus reshuffles in the face of slowing sales and higher tariffs

Geely, which owns Lotus, is merging the UK-based sports car division with the Chinese ‘lifestyle’ electric car division.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Updated lithium ion battery tech takes range to 1000km

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) is playing a major role in the development of one of the most advanced…

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// China accelerates plans to build MG cars in Europe once more

Chinese-owned carmaker MG is accelerating plans to build its first factory in Europe as Beijing seeks to forge closer ties with Brussels to combat Donald Trump’s trade war.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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Enterprise Motor Group | Gisborne

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Woes Continue To Pile Up

Tesla is being battered by a number of problems from low demand for the Cybertruck to a lawsuit about faulty odometers.

• Read this article on Cleantechnica.com

ONE LINERS

• Subaru Outback adopts more upright styling cues for gen VII
• Polestar monitors emissions as it decarbonises
• Throwback vibes: G-Wagen goes retro with ‘STRONGER THAN THE 1980s’ edition
• Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year as EVs sweep awards

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HOT TOPIC

// Smart officially launches from two key sites in New Zealand

Smart has officially launched its all-electric SUV line-up in New Zealand through a partnership with Armstrong’s.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoTalk says Shop-in-Shop smart concept opens for business

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// Shift in buyer preferences

Toyota NZ says RAV4 topping the chart for 2025’s first quarter reflects high demand for hybrids. Toyota NZ is revelling in claiming the title of the country’s top-selling new vehicle for the first quarter of 2025.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Toyota RAV4 top of the pops in Q1
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// Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid on sale as single high-spec model

Peugeot New Zealand has launched its new 5008 GT Hybrid, a 4.64m seven-seat SUV suited to the Kiwi family lifestyle.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Bezos reportedly backing Slate Auto EV production

Amazon owner Jeff Bezos is backing a Michigan EV start-up Slate Auto which aims to produce a two-seat electric ute.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Nissan Patrol receives an overdue interior update

The exterior is essentially unchanged but the Patrol finally enters the modern era with significant technology and comfort upgrades.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Lodestone Energy becomes New Zealand energy retailer

Lodestone Energy is New Zealand’s newest electricity retailer, which it says will simplify delivery of its Virtual Rooftop Solar solution and allow it to retail certified solar electricity directly to a wider range of customers.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Waymo Robotaxis Moving Forward in Japan with Partners

Waymo’s story of growth continues, most recently with partnership progress in Japan and Atlanta.

• Read this article on Cleantechnica.com

ONE LINERS

• Baby G shock – Little G will make Mercedes G-Class explode in popularity
• Lithium sulphur batteries to be billion-dollar industry
• A 25% emission cut per sold car in Polestar sustainability report
• Navigating the New CoFI Landscape: What It Means for Selling Insurance in the Motor Industry
• Geely EX5 earns five-star safety rating
• BMW crafts bespoke soundscape for next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
• Could carbon fibre disappear from our cars?

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// NZ prices for upcoming American SUVs hiked amid market ‘volatility’

Two very different American SUVs produced by General Motors, both arriving imminently, have both been given a mild price hike.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoTalk says Price hikes confirmed for Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Yukon ahead of NZ launch

HOT TOPIC

// New director for Ford NZ

Blue oval appoints Lion NZ’s sales strategy and demand director to give it “a new perspective”.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoTalk says Ford appoints FMCG expert as new sales director

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// Toyota’s full workhorse fleet to feature at Fieldays

Toyota New Zealand is gearing up for a strong presence at this year’s Fieldays, showcasing a broad lineup of light commercial vehicles tailored to meet the demands of rural and trade sectors across the country.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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• AutoFile says Toyota reveals Fieldays line-up

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// First chrome is banned and now carbon fibre is under threat

Carbon fibre could be outlawed by the EU as it has classified the product as a hazardous substance. Evidently particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to human health.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Prices confirmed for EX5

All-electric SUV will be available for test drives at Auckland and Christchurch showrooms in April. An entry price of $51,990 has been confirmed by Geely for its fully electric EX5 SUV in New Zealand.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// New Peugeot 5008 arrives in NZ as hybrid-only seven-seat SUV

Peugeot has launched the 5008 in New Zealand, confirming it will be available exclusively as a hybrid seven-seat SUV.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// BP Fuelcard expands to EV charging

BP has expanded its BP Fuelcard platform to include a ‘tap and charge’ feature for electric vehicle charging with BP Charge so fleet customers can recharge, refuel or shop with a single card.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// EVs outperform ICE cars in major reliability study

Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving more reliable than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, according to new data from the ADAC, Germany’s largest roadside assistance service.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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Bay City Mitsubishi  |  Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report

The automaker has allegedly assembled a special “task force” to begin developing its own battery cells.

• Read this article on InsideEVs.com

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• EVs for AMI MotorHub customers
• Aussie testing reveals not all hybrids deliver expected results
• Former NZTA boss to lead Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
• New branch ready for city
• Celebrating Kombi’s 75 years
• Trailseeker is a second electric offering from Subaru
• Volkswagen is working on another new Amarok
• Mitsubishi becomes first Japanese carmaker to stop shipments to US
• Jeep unleashes new concept vehicles for 59th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
• Body-swapped Hyundai Ioniq 5 channels Lancia Delta Integrale

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HOT TOPIC

// Warning over right to repair

Motor Trade Association says Greens’ bill to change the CGA will severely disrupt car industry.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoTalk says ‘A car isn’t a dishwasher’ – MTA rejects draft Right to Repair bill

HOT TOPIC

// Govt proposes driver licence overhaul

The Government has unveiled plans to overhaul New Zealand’s driver licensing system, proposing to scrap the requirement for a second practical driving test to obtain a full licence — the first major reform of the licensing system since 2011.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Overhaul of driver’s licence system proposed

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// Cyber X boxy SUV due soon from MG

MG will show off a chunky new medium SUV, the MG Cyber X, at the Shanghai Auto Show.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Coming here soon – GMSV remanufactures GMC Yukon Denali

The GMC Yukon Denali has officially debuted in Australia and New Zealand.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Update for inspection rules

Exhaust emissions among areas of focus in revision of entry certification requirements for used imports.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Turners opening new Hornby branch in Christchurch

Turners Auto Retail will open its new Hornby branch in Christchurch on April 16, 2025.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// The Tesla Model S And Model X Are Dead In China

Tesla stopped taking orders for new Model S and Model X vehicles in China late last week, marking another step toward the two models’ impending demise.

• Read this article on InsideEVs.com

ONE LINERS

• Nissan launches new AV tech FY2027
• Tesla Cybertruck heads south
• Porsche sells higher share of electrified cars
• Cadillac opens ‘luxury’ showroom
• Mazda keen to bring new EV to New Zealand
• Subaru teases next-gen Outback along with new EV
• McMurtry Speirling becomes world’s first car to drive upside down
• Limited Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Edition R brings track upgrades to NZ

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// Mazda reveals CX-6e electric SUV to take on Tesla Model Y

Mazda has officially revealed its all-electric midsize SUV, the EZ-60, ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 23.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoCar says  Mazda unveils its electric CX-6e medium SUV
• Stuff Motoring says Mazda reveals new electric EZ-60. Could it come here?

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// MOKE Opens New UK Factory on its 60th Anniversary

British carmaker MOKE International has unveiled a new UK manufacturing facility in Leamington Spa as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• Driven says Making Mokes: iconic brand expands production

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// Cadillac Auckland opens for brand experience

Cadillac says its new Auckland Experience Centre is designed as a space for people to experience the brand, wherever they are on the ownership journey.

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• AutoCar says Cadillac opens its first NZ Experience Centre in Auckland

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// Hyundai NZ and Isuzu Utes taking a break from National Fieldays

The Hyundai and Isuzu Ute brands have both confirmed that neither will be attending the National Fieldays as an exhibitor in 2025.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Milan global premiere for smart #5 Brabus

Following the world premiere in Milan, the smart #5 Brabus will celebrate its China launch on…

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// RUC alliance set up

Regional organisation established to drive teamwork across Asia-Pacific.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Polestar 3 SUV achieves a five-star Euro NCAP rating

The Polestar 3 SUV has achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating in the latest round of tests by the independent body.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Two new electric SUV models achieve top safety ratings

ANCAP Safety says it has championed the message since 2022 that new cars can be both green and safe.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// NZTA releases April 2025 VIRM amendments

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has released the April amendments to the VIRM (Vehicle Inspection Requirement Manual) for Used Entry Certification.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Hyundai IONIQ 5 drops 500 lbs. with new body inspired by the classic Lancia Delta

Based on the excellent Hyundai IONIQ 5 N platform, Vanwall gives its Vandervell H-GT a high-performance aesthetic makeover inspired by the classic Lancia Delta HF Integrale.

• Read this article on Electrek.co

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• Cupra flagship will vie with Macan and Q6 e-tron
• Kia’s new turbo petrol engine will power next-gen hybrids and EREVs
• AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 121
• Listings site wins top award
• S5 Avant now available
• Celebrating 75 years of the Kombi at the 2025 VW Nationals
• Tesla Cybertruck to tour South Island this month
• Japan’s carmakers reckon with tariffs that may cost US$25b a year

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// Geely and BYD medium electric SUVs ace ANCAP testing

Sealion 7 from BYD and EX5 from Geely have undergone the gauntlet of ANCAP tests and passed with flying colours.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• Stuff Motoring says Pair of Chinese electric cars land 5-star crash safety ratings

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// Auto Trader celebrates award-winning month

Auto Trader’s “Tell New Zealand About Your Car” campaign has been recognised with top honours at the 2024 OOHMAA Awards.

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// Another ute for NZ: MG to launch all-new U9 later this year

MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed that it plans to launch three new models locally, including the brand’s first ute and its first 7-seater SUV offered in our market.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// NZMCA supports CoF change, MTA and VTNZ opposed

The government’s proposal to reduce the frequency of Certificate of Fitness on private heavy motorhomes from every six months to once a year has been welcomed by the NZ Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA).

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Keeping climate goals on track

Fleet-leasing companies and specialist lenders are well-positioned to help customers achieve their climate-change goals without the need for investment of taxpayer funds.

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// JAC joins Fieldays as major sponsor

A handshake and a hot pie have sealed a new partnership between Fieldays and rising automotive brand JAC, as the company comes on board as a major sponsor of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Sales Consultant | New & Used

Enterprise Motor Group | Gisborne

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// A New $25,000 American EV Truck Company Is Backed By Jeff Bezos: Report

Called Slate, the startup aims to bring a very attainable $25,000 price tag to the EV truck space. And it reportedly has a big backer.

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• Mercedes-AMG pumps up the GLC 43 with Edition R
• Autosure ‘making a difference’
• Toyota NZ appoints CEO
• What is the future of the unexceptional car?
• Kahn and Chelsea Truck Co. team up for Defender 90 Concept 001

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// Ishikawa permanently appointed as Toyota New Zealand chief executive

The board of Toyota New Zealand has announced that Tatsuya Ishikawa has been made the permanent chief executive of the national sales company for the Toyota and Lexus brands.

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// The 2 Cheap Cars Group opens new flagship store

The 2 Cheap Cars Group officially opened its new flagship premises at 620 Great South Road, Ellerslie on April 4.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// Firm targets EV after-market

Kiwi company pioneers sustainable hybrid and electric-vehicle battery solutions.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Jeep maker Stellantis offers to help suppliers pay tariff costs

Jeep owner Stellantis NV is willing to help its suppliers pay tariff costs to withstand the initial shock of US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// NZGIF being ‘wound down’

The Government says the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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Bay City Mitsubishi  |  Tauranga Central

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Enterprise Motor Group | Gisborne

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Coal is dead and Trump’s executive order won’t revive it

Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders today to resuscitate the US coal industry – here’s why this is a complete waste of time.

• Read this article on Electrek.co

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• Volvo EX30 Cross Country due here before year end
• GHG emissions fell 2% in December 2024 quarter
• Safety fears over COF plans
• BMW Group NZ’s sales surge
• Boosts for S&P’s team
• Trump’s tariffs are already idling car factories in North America
• Bentley introduces second PHEV powertrain

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// Corvette Concept breaks cover

General Motors has cut the ribbon on its newest global design hub, setting up shop in Royal Leamington Spa near Birmingham and used the occasion to unveil a bold new Corvette Concept that signals where the brand could be heading.

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// Shift to RUC on agenda

Moving the fleet to RUC, driver-licensing changes and immigration on PM’s third-quarter action plan.

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• AutoTalk says Driver licensing reform and RUCs part of Govt’s Q2 action plan

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// Mercedes-AMG C 63 facelift to ditch four-pot for IL6

The concept was right – out with the thirsty V8, and install a compact plug-in hybrid four-pot instead for the AMG C 63.

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• Stuff Motoring says Is Mercedes about to axe the C 63?

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// Volkswagen set to build a new ute with Chinese carmaker

Volkswagen famously paired up with Ford for its second-generation Amarok, sharing the platform and many of the mechanicals with the ever-popular Ranger.

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// Audi hails ‘exceptional’ dealers

Hamilton-based dealership celebrates hat-trick at annual prizegiving.

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// Solid-state battery mass production takes off

Solid-state batteries’ (SSBs) higher energy density allows for smaller, lighter batteries that can store more energy.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// BMW Group New Zealand achieves robust growth in first quarter

BMW Group New Zealand has outpaced the premium segment with strong sales growth in the first quarter of 2025.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// China’s Biggest Battery Maker May Buy Nio’s Battery Swapping Network

Battery swapping was once a niche idea. But now that Nio has proven it works, bigger companies want in.

• Read this article on InsideEVs.com

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• Spied: Land Rover’s electric baby Defender edges closer to reality
• Electricarna 2025 at Taupo a ‘huge success’
• JAC Hunter PHEV ute’s global debut
• Hyundai unveils new Nexo FCEV at Seoul Mobility Show
• ‘Tribute to automotive excellence’
• Marque backs charity run
• Ford Australia hits 100

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