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// Pair of utes recalled over potential fire risk concerns
Preventative recall notices for the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 were recently issued,
- AutoCar says Mazda BT-50 recalled for engine bay fire risk
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// New Zealand pricing for 2024 Toyota C-HR revealed: ‘super coupe’ style for compact SUV
It might be one of its smallest SUVs, but Toyota claims the new C-HR is now “arguably the most luxurious new passenger vehicle available” from the brand in NZ.
- AutoFile says ‘Super coupe’ profile
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// Škoda New Zealand appoints Brown as new general manager
European Motor Distributors (EMD) has appointed Alex Brown as the new general manager for its Škoda New Zealand operation
- AutoFile says New boss for Skoda NZ
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// Nio ultra long-range battery does 1000km
A Nio ET7 did 1044km using 97% battery power on a single charge in a test of Nio’s new 150kWh ultra long-range battery.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Opel EV for super rugby’s Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika is the first Super Rugby Pacific franchise to switch to fully electric vehicles, announcing a partnership with Opel to drive the Opel Mokka Electric SUV.
// ABB to supply Volvo Cars with 1300 robots for EVs
ABB will supply more than 1300 robots including functional packages to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs).
// Lexus confirms LBX subcompact arrival in 2024
Lexus will offer a new entry point to its range of vehicles with the arrival of the LBX in dealerships from March 2024.
// CCD row over Tesla
Prime Minister faces grilling from Labour leader over government rebate on electric car.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Canada’s EV mandate: All sales plug-in or fuel-cell by 2035
Automakers will reportedly show compliance by accruing credits for sales of qualifying vehicle—and it appears it will allow plug-in hybrids.
// Car Voice Assistants Could Get Way Better Thanks To The Tech Behind ChatGPT
Ever wanted to have a conversation with your car? Some companies are using ChatGPT to make that a reality.
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- TradeMe find: Rare 1973 Holden Kingswood ‘Games Car’ for sale
- New BMW car and bike dealership for Wellington
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