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// Five-star MG4 coming to NZ in 2023
The fully electric MG4 has been awarded a five-star safety rating following the latest round of testing in Euro NCAP.
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- EVs and Beyond says MG4 spotted down under as safety credentials confirmed
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// People come first for Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has been crowned the best automotive brand for customer experience and third best brand overall by Kantar.
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// Lightyear 0 solar-powered car goes into production
The Lightyear 0, the world’s first solar-powered electric car, has officially entered production after being launched earlier this year. Examples…
// ID.Buzz and new Amarok score five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles says robust structures and a high number of standard assistance systems fitted to the new ID.Buzz electric van and the Amarok ute has resulted in a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EV Battery Basics For Fleet Managers
Everywhere you look these days, it seems like someone is talking about electric cars — and while there’s a lot of excitement about these new EVs, there are a lot of questions too, especially among fleet managers.
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// Next-generation Mazda MX-5 could arrive in 2026
The next-generation Mazda MX-5 is seemingly just around the corner with the carmaker suggesting its arrival in 2026.
// Pure-electric vehicles catching up to hybrids as Clean Cars of choice for Kiwis
Electrified cars are nearly a quarter of the market for 2022, and growing…
// VIA warning over CCS bills
Importers need to monitor penalties so they know what’s payable from June 1.
// The Insider: Supply chain issues are still a challenge for the automotive industry
Steve Kenchington, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand, explains why we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to supply chain challenges in the automotive industry.
// Police put BEVs on trial
Hyundai models helping force in non-operational work across the country.
// Distributors launch used truck business
Motor Truck Distributors, Hino Distributors, and UD Truck Distributors have joined forces to launch Used Trucks NZ which aims to provide a single, straightforward, and reliable nationwide used truck & trailer sales service.
// Talks needed over impound laws
Industry association calls for more input on plans to change legislation.
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- Woman whose $13k car broke down denied refund because she’d been using wrong fuel
- What you need to look out for on that fake NZTA email scam
- Tesla to suspend output at China factory
- Fuel tax cut extension announcement expected soon
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – New NZAI CEO; Zooma fails
- Toyota confirms development of hydrogen ute, crossover
- Charging an EV at home: being smart and staying safe
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