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// Polestar 3 SUV creates a new Guiness World Record
The Polestar 3, has broken the Guinness World Record for longest journey travelled by an electric SUV on a single charge.
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// Spending on cars jumps $10m
Motor vehicles the big mover for retail in July as sector produces its highest monthly figure in over a year.
- AutoTalk says Vehicle spending hits 14-month high
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The elusive “next big thing” in EV batteries just stepped into the showroom queue.
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// Slade appointed to Ford New Zealand governance board
Ford New Zealand’s recently hired marketing director, Mathew Slade, has now been appointed to the governance board of the national vehicle sales company.
// Tesla buyers win refund after dealer misrepresents Full Self Driving capabilities
The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal has ordered Auckland dealer Bosplus Limited to refund more than $47,000 to two customers after finding the business misled them about a Tesla Model 3’s Full Self Driving (FSD) features.
// Alliance formed to accelerate Eagers growth opportunities
ASX-listed Eagers Automotive Limited (Eagers) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) forming a strategic alliance to explore collaborations and business opportunities across the automotive and mobility sector.
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We are finally getting our first look at the IONIQ 2, the smaller sibling to the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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- Electric vehicle sales hit record high in Australia
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- Australian real-world EV test results spark mixed reaction from industry
- Used car sales dip in Australia as residual values continue decline
- Mercedes CEO worries the European car industry could collapse
- Futuristic concept car hints at new Opel Corsa
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