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// GSR headlines BEV range
ASX VR-e will strengthen Mitsubishi’s existing electrified line-up.
- Autotrader says All-electric Mitsubishi ASX VR-e confirmed for New Zealand
- Stuff says Mitsubishi ASX VR-e revealed: early look at brand’s first EV in a decade
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// BYD prices Atto 3 Evo from $59,990, arriving this month
BYD prices the Atto 3 Evo from $59,990 for New Zealand, arriving this month with up to 510km of range, 220kW charging and a trade-in service plan offer for existing Atto 3 owners.
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// Toyota NZ recalls Camry over issue with driver display screen
Toyota’s large sedan, the Camry, has been recalled over a screen that may fail to display.
- Autotrader says Toyota New Zealand issues recall for Camry over screen issue
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// Resale value, battery life the biggest barriers to NZ EV adoption – survey
New report from Trade Me details why some motorists are still shying away from electric vehicles.
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// Thundergrid calls for long-term EV roadmap
New Zealand risks falling behind countries such as Nepal, Ethiopia, Thailand and Denmark in the transition to electric vehicles unless it adopts a clear long-term strategy for transport electrification, according to EV charging technology company Thundergrid.
// Cheaper short-range GAC Aion UT confirmed for Australia, NZ not ruled out
GAC confirms a 44kWh short-range Aion UT for Australia with 320km of range, and GAC NZ tells EVs and Beyond a local launch is not ruled out, potentially fixing the UT’s price problem.
// Smart Fortwo EV revealed in government filings
// First solar farm approved under Fast-track Act
A proposed Canterbury solar farm has become the first solar project to receive approval under the Government’s Fast-track Approvals Act, paving the way for a 370GWh renewable energy development.
// Yoogo Fleet adds Turners mobile servicing to Digital Concierge
Turners mobile service vans come to the driver at their home or workplace.
// Takeover offer deadline extended
2 Cheap Cars’ shareholders have been given an extra month to respond to the proposal as acceptances reach 3.1 per cent.
// New accident app provides a ‘digital safety net’ for Kiwi motorists
A new mobile application from insurance company Star Insure gives anyone involved in a vehicle collision an easy way to record relevant details after a crash.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Here’s our first look at the Range Rover GT in real life [Video]
Range Rover is adding a fifth member to its lineup, but this one is a bit of an outlier. The new GT brings a sharp, fastback design that looks even sportier on the road.
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- Ford Fathom: New budget electric ute named and priced
- Ora 5 Touring’s mystery second powertrain revealed in Chinese filings
- Maruti Suzuki expands Gujarat plant to one million vehicles a year
- Driver jailed after faking I-Pace ‘malfunction’ during 38-mile police chase
- World’s largest electric ship leaves Tasmania, piggy-backed on a giant heavy-lift vessel
- BYD turns Shanghai petrol station into flash charging hub, with more to come
- Takeover battle erupts for FleetPartners as Element tops SG Fleet
- GM renews SAIC joint venture for 20 years, plans China export hub
- Australian used car market rebounds in July
- $6k off four X-Trails
- Big demand for RS 5
- Mercedes-AMG’s new tri-motor electric SUV probably has more than 2,000Nm
- Bugatti Destrier turns Bolide into a W16 one-off
- Mercedes-AMG GT 53 brings 400kW and 809km range
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