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// Ram 1500 REV unveiled in production form
Ram Trucks has unveiled its new fully electric 1500 Revolution Electric Vehicle (REV) pick up in production form today,
- Stuff Motoring says Ram debuts production electric 1500 REV with cheeky Superbowl ad
- EVs and Beyond says Ram electric 1500 REV shown in Super Bowl LVII advert
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed
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// Industry ‘call to action’
Chief executive of VIA outlines issues with clean-car policies and the way forward for the used-imports sector.
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// Chery To Enter UK Market With Omoda 5 SUV
The Chinese automaker wants its new Omoda brand to be considered premium and “fashion-focused”.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Why are car brands killing off their small, cheap cars
Yet another affordable small car nameplate appears set for the scrapheap in New Zealand, as part of a growing trend within the motoring industry.
// Arrears on vehicle loans climb
New report reveals 400,000 Kiwis overall are behind on their bills while demand for automotive loans has also dropped.
// Volkswagen New Zealand serves up its own range for all-new Amarok
Volkswagen’s all-new Amarok will serve up the same 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four and 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 engines as the Ford Ranger
// Video: ‘Electric Boogie’ for electrified Jeep expansion
Jeep’s electrified expansion features among the Super Bowl 57th game’s commercials.
// Kia celebrates 7000 sales with refreshed Seltos
Since Kia launched the Seltos in New Zealand three years ago, more than 7000 units have been sold,
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- Giltrap appoints new retail boss
- The VW Golf is no longer Europe’s favourite car
- Tesla drops price again on some EVs
- BYD dominates EV sales in January 2023
- California will pay residents to convert cars to EVs
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