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// Omoda updates E5 with more power
Omoda has refreshed its fully electric E5 for the New Zealand market, increasing power output, introducing new variant names, and adjusting pricing.
- AutoCar says Omoda introduces an updated E5 model
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// Sheed takes on MG role
Industry veteran, who has led Audi and VW brands in New Zealand, appointed country business manager.
- AutoCar says Dean Sheed joins MG as country business manager
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// GWM adds plug-in hybrid variants to Haval H6 range in NZ
GWM has expanded its Haval H6 line-up in New Zealand with the addition of two new plug-in hybrid variants, offering buyers more electrified options in the competitive mid-size SUV segment.
- AutoCar says GWM expands Haval H6 range with two PHEVs
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// Wellington dealer and landlords in $127k rent dispute
A long-running dispute between a Wellington car dealer and his landlords over alleged unpaid rent and a forged lease has escalated to the High Court, the New Zealand Herald reports.
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Zeekr has officially revealed the 7X, its mid-size electric SUV, at an event in Sydney — and while the Australian pricing took centre stage, the vehicle itself suggests New Zealand could be in for a serious new EV contender before the end of the year.
// Eroad hails charging shift
Company says technology already exists to support government’s transition to “smarter, fairer” system.
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