HOT TOPIC
// German carmaker continues to slash its EV prices in NZ
Following significant price cuts it made to its fully electric Mokka-e back in April, Opel has now confirmed a significant $10,000 price reduction for the Mokka’s smaller EV sibling, the Corsa-e.
- AutoCar says Opel slashes prices by up to $13k across range in NZ
- EVs and Beyond says Opel Corsa-e priced at $49,990
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// First BMW i7 ‘Protection’ revealed
BMW has unveiled a new generation of protection vehicles in the luxury sedan segment.
- Stuff Motoring says The Prime Minister’s new ride? BMW’s armoured EV unveiled
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// Mercedes says V8 revival rumours are ‘nonsense’
Bad news V8 lovers, Mercedes-AMG has debunked rumours suggesting that the engine will make a return in a few years’ time, according to a new report.
// Roaming charging pilot coming
ChargeNet, Z Energy and OpenLoop collaborating for drivers to access all three networks.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of Giga Texas in numbers
A new drone flyover of Gigafactory Texas shows that Tesla Cybertrucks are now coming out of the factory in numbers.
// Disconnecting drive motors can boost EV range 9%, supplier claims
Automotive supplier Magna this week unveiled a new piece of hardware for decoupling EV drive motors that the company claims can boost range by up to 9%.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// 2024 Mitsubishi Xforce unveiled: could it replace ASX in New Zealand?
Mitsubishi has unveiled a new small SUV, but how come very few on this side of the globe have heard of it?
// Toyota considering PHEV, FCEV, BEV versions of all-new Land Cruiser Prado
The recently unveiled 2024 Land Cruiser Prado will arrive early next year in New Zealand carrying a 2.4-litre turbo diesel hybrid engine.
// Toyota claims 2024 Land Cruiser Prado achieves 8.7L/100km combined
The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has stoked much excitement since its unveiling earlier this month.
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- Audi R8 sings swan song, to take one last lap at Laguna Seca
- Big Boys Toys back next year
- Lexus EVs at Monterey Car Week
- Mercedes-Benz museum welcomes 12 millionth visitor
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