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// MG4 start price confirmed prior to launch
The highly anticipated MG4 electric car made its Australasian debut at the Fully Charged show in Sydney recently – and now we know the price for the highly anticipated BEV hatchback.
- Stuff Motoring says Pricing revealed for one of the most anticipated EVs of 2023
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// Mahindra set for product renaissance, EVs under evaluation
Indian automotive industry conglomerate Mahindra is set for a new wave of products as it makes what is set to be one of its biggest attempts at expanding its foothold in the New Zealand market.
- AutoCar says Launch report: Mahindra XUV700
- Stuff Motoring says Indian carmaker unveils bold plans for New Zealand push
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// Car fire closes bridge
Blaze on Auckland Harbour Bridge takes an hour to get under control, causing chaos. PLUS – video links
- Stuff Motoring says How worried should I be about EV fires?
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// Toyota leads rebounding passenger market
The vehicle market showed signs of recovery in March, with Toyota reclaiming the top spot in the passenger car market.
- AutoTalk says Used slumps in March 2023 as Toyota dominates
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// Skoda NZ first to trial virtual Enyaq demonstrations: welcome to the Skodaverse
Skoda’s drive into the electric car sales space in New Zealand with the Enyaq iV isn’t just happening in the metal – virtual reality is also selling this battery electric vehicle (BEV).
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GM Joins Tesla: No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Future EVs
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Compact with stylish design
The new Vitara Turbo Hybrid “strikes the middle ground” rather than a pricey jump to pure electric.
// Five Kiwi dealers win 2022 Ford President’s Award
The award is presented by Ford New Zealand for outstanding achievement across every aspect of Ford dealership operations
// EV battery replacement insurance query
The owner of a 2013 Nissan Leaf is keen to keep his EV but has learned his insurer won’t help with battery upgrade or replacement options.
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- Jeep unveils 57th annual Easter Jeep Safari off-road concepts
- Drivetrain details revealed for new electric Renault 5
- Ford boss hints at road-going Mustang GT3 racer
- BMW i5 teased drifting in the Arctic Circle
- Vehicle insurance claims over 6200 following floods
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