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// Subaru wants seven more EVs by 2028
Subaru has confirmed it will boost its electric vehicle count to eight models by the year 2028, according to CEO Atsushi Osaki.
- AutoCar says Subaru wants to introduce 8 new EV models by 2028
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// McLaren unveils new multi-tone ‘Spectrum Theme’ paint finish
Can the McLaren 750s get any cooler? Apparently, it can, thanks to a stunning new multi-tone paint finish called “Spectrum Theme.”
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// Jess Bala appointed as Managing Director of GM Australia and NZ
General Motors today announced the appointment of Jess Bala as Managing Director, GM Australia and New Zealand, effective September 1,…
// Changes made to Rightcar
Transport agency improves website for dealers by providing more clean-car information.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Fisker previews $29,900 urban EV, $45,000 electric truck, flagship GT
What remains yet to be detailed is with Fisker’s asset-light approach the company might ramp production up via contract suppliers as full-line automakers struggle to ramp EVs.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Mahindra Scorpio NZ specs, pricing: Indian maker takes aim at Toyota and Ford
Mahindra has introduced its second new-generation SUV to New Zealand. Following on from the XUV 700 (“seven double-oh”), which made its Kiwi debut in March, comes the Scorpio 4×4.
// MG4 arrives with five-star safety rating
The first examples of the MG4 are slowly trickling their way onto our shores, now bringing with them some added…
// Check out Tesla’s massive new Auckland South facility
“Tesla South” is 28,780sq m, or the size of three rugby fields.
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- Hotted-up Nissan Z Nismo confirmed for NZ
- Porsche’s special, ultra lightweight 911 S/T will come to NZ
- Toyota to bring revamped Land Cruiser 70 to NZ this year
- Inchcape adds LDV, SsangYong to Subaru in its NZ operations
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