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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.
- 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.
IN OTHER NEWS
// 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.
// 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.
// 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.
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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.
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- 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
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