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// Mercedes-Benz EQS gets top safety rating
A five-star safety rating has been given the battery electric Mercedes-Benz EQS saloon (sedan)
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// Z Energy launches EV home charging package
Kiwi EV and PHEV owners will welcome the news that Z Energy has launched a new home charging electricity package which includes three hours of free charging between 3 and 6 am.
- Driven says Z Energy introduces home electricity package for EV, PHEV owners
- EVs and Beyond says EV owner package included in Z Energy home electricity offer
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The new and upcoming Kia EV5 has been “previewed” ahead of its official world debut in China next week. But is it coming to New Zealand?
// Problems forecast around EV drivers paying RUC
Documents show the government expects problems regarding getting EV owners to pay road user charges (RUC)….
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// See Tesla Cybertruck Make A U-Turn, Put Its Rear-Wheel Steering To Good Use
A drone video shows the impressive turning radius of the all-electric pickup.
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The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal has rejected a woman’s application for $4065 for repairs to her…
// Ford’s Grand Quest to reduce delivery times to New Zealand and Australia
Ford Australia has signed a three-year lease deal on a roll-on, roll-off car carrier vessel in…
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- Mahindra Thar.e EV inside story: how it aims to beat old-school 4x4s off-road
- ACDelco announces second NZ store in Marton
- Car makers target lower prices for EVs
- Ford is about to reveal a mid-engined Mustang, report suggests
- ID.4 and 5 set to overhaul Golf as most popular Volkswagen
- New Prado goes hybrid
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