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// Toyota Hilux GR Sport surprise reveal and pricing
The new high performance Toyota Hilux GR Sport was on show at the recent Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival in Cromwell late March although it has yet to hit New Zealand’s roads, expected in May.
- Driven says Toyota has quietly revealed the price of its range-topping Hilux GR Sport
- Stuff Motoring says Pricing revealed for the most powerful Toyota Hilux yet
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// MG’s latest EV news leaves more questions than answers
MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed some of the pricing and spec of its upcoming and much anticipated MG4 fully electric hatchback via an announcement that features one big surprise and a host of unanswered questions.
- AutoCar says MG4 priced for New Zealand, orders open soon
- EVs and Beyond says MG surprises with 64kWh start model
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// Toyota NZ CEO offers reward for return of stolen kart
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala is offering a $2000 for the return of his son’s stolen go-kart
- AutoFile says Toyota boss’ appeal over stolen kart
HOT TOPIC
// Drive Electric’s election call
Political parties are being urged to back electric-vehicle policies to slash emissions and save Kiwis money.
- AutoCar says Drive Electric calls on politicians to embrace EV transition
- EVs and Beyond says Drive Electric urges political parties to embrace e-mobility
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// Ram 1500 REV makes public debut boasting 800km range
Ram has shown its first fully electric pick-up truck, the 1500 REV, to a public audience at the New York International Auto Show where they were given key details about the upcoming model such as its targeted 800km+ range.
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// Tesla Plans To Manufacture 4 Million Less Expensive Electric Cars Each Year
Reports from sources in China say Tesla is busy making progress toward bringing a new model to market that will sell for $25,000.
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// Hyundai Ioniq 6 is 2023 World Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 won not only the 2023 World Car of the Year but also the 2023 World Electric Vehicle and 2023 World Car Design of the Year awards.
// New adapter provides EV charging station safety
A new charging adapter makes a quick release and escape possible for drivers in threatening situations while charging their EVs.
// Hikotron accelerates Hamilton’s EV infrastructure
Hamilton has 20 new EV charge points due to a strategic partnership between local company Hikotron and the Hamilton City Council.
// Savvy Electric Motorcycles?
It has been some time in the making has the C-Series electric bike from Savic Motorcycles but the Australian firm is closing in on production,
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- Cupra Born V+ pricing revealed for New Zealand
- Easter Safari: Jeep reveals seven new concepts to the faithful
- Kia aims for 1.6 million EV sales by 2030
- Schneider Electric launches new EVLink Home charger
- BYD sold more EVs than Tesla last year
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