November 5th, 2024
BEST OF TODAY
// What next? A Fully Electric Ford Ranger?
Why yes, as it happens, and it could come hot on the heels of the Ranger PHEV that’s due here next year.
// Time names Volvo EX90 driver understanding system one of 2024’s ‘Best Inventions’
Time has named the driver understanding system in the new Volvo EX90 SUV as one of its 2024 “Best Inventions”.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// What it’s really like towing 3.5 tonnes, and why that number is important
We see a fair few comments talking about towing capacities with new utes and heavier duty vehicles,
// New BEVs at Take Charge Expo
The public free-to-attend Take Charge Expo at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on November 23 and 24 showcases more than 20 battery electric vehicles (BEVs).
// TR Group’s new role for EV uptake
TR Group has appointed Scott Donnelly to the newly established role of new energy and emissions reduction lead to help guide customers with zero or low-emission vehicles.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// First Production-Intent Aptera Solar EV Begins Testing With New Motor
The fact that the solar EV has reached the pre-production stage raises hope for the startup’s future.
ONE LINERS
- Counties Energy launches ‘Solar Cars Grand Prix’ education programme
- EA consulting on proposed rule changes
- Nissan celebrates production of 1.5 million e-Power vehicles
- New faces for agency
- Dealer numbers decrease
- Insurance boss resigns
- Kids’ car contest open
- Support Auckland Rescue and Win A JDM Hero Car
- The most safe (and unsafe) used cars revealed
- 2024 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year: vote for Peoples Choice and win $5k of fuel or charge credit!
- Real V8 Batmobile replica from ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy could be yours for $5m
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