July 28th, 2023
HOT TOPIC
// All-new Mitsubishi Triton due in 2024
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) says the all-new Triton one-tonne ute is expected to arrive in market in early 2024 and a company spokesperson says online pre-orders may be available in late 2023.
- AutoCar says Mitsubishi has already turned its new Triton into a rally car
- Driven says Mitsubishi reveals all-new Triton ute
- Stuff Motoring says Revealed: All-new Mitsubishi Triton takes aim at Ford Ranger
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan sells a million EVs globally
Nissan Motor Company says it has passed one million units of EV sales world-wide.
- AutoCar says Nissan hits magic million EVs
HOT TOPIC
// MG announces collaboration with Clique Fitness
MG has announced a new collaboration with Clique Fitness, an emerging brand of fitness apparel designed exclusively in New Zealand for active women of all shapes, sizes and abilities.
- AutoTalk says MG and Clique Fitness collaborate
HOT TOPIC
// EVs suspected in North Sea cargo ship blaze
A blaze on a cargo ship transporting nearly 3000 from Germany to Egypt cars has claimed one life and forced other crew members to jump into the North Sea.
- AutoCar says One dead following car carrier ship fire in North Sea
- AutoTalk says Ship carrying 3000 cars on fire
- EVs and Beyond says EV blamed for contributing to car carrier fire
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// MG4 XPower could be coming to NZ
Chinese manufacturer MG now has a range-topping, dual-motor MG4 called the XPower, and it could be coming to New Zealand.
// DIA investigates car dealer’s potential illegal gambling operation
Rangiora-based registered motor vehicle trader Waiariki McElroy-Jones is being investigated by the department of internal affairs (DIA) for potentially operating illegal gambling.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Porsche Opens 1st “Charging Lounge”
Now we’re getting somewhere! Five years ago, in collaboration with GreenWay and more than 10 private, public, and nonprofit partners, CleanTechnica produced a report on EV charging station guidelines for cities.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// ‘Proton battery’ for EVs and more under development
A “proton battery” that may be developed to power homes, vehicles and devices has been patented by Melbourne’s RMIT University.
// Volkswagen partners with EV startup to build new models for China
Volkswagen and venture partner SAIC, the parent company of MG Motors and LDV, have teamed up with EV startup Xpeng to build two new EVs for China.
// Major carmakers team up to create North American charging network
In an unprecedented move, seven major carmakers are teaming up to create an EV charging network that will span the United States,
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- BMW set to drop the entry price for i4 family
- Toyota announces retro-inspired Land Cruiser Prado reveal date
- Doha to host Geneva Motor Show in October
- Mercedes-Benz reveals updated V-Class range for 2024
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