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// The Kia EV5 is here, but you can’t have it yet
Kia New Zealand has announced that the first example of its fully electric EV5 SUV has landed on home soil for testing.
- AutoFile says Electric SUV here for tests
- Driven says The Kia EV5 is now in New Zealand
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// ChargeNet takes over Vector sites
Eight public-charging facilities across Auckland to be integrated into ChargeNet’s network.
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// Major DMS supplier hacked; Police involved
A significant supplier of dealer management systems to the New Zealand industry has been attacked by offshore hackers. Auto, which provides services and software to dealers and workshops under the SAM, Orion, Synergy and Autoline brands, confirmed the action in a release this morning.
- AutoFile says Online threat for dealers
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// Hyundai unable to confirm if Casper EV will be available here
Reports suggest a cheap Hyundai Casper mini-SUV electric vehicle will be offered to the European market from later this year priced around 20,000 euros (NZ$35,145).
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford’s popular crossover gets a refresh
Ford has refreshed the Puma ST just a few months after it landed in New Zealand, bringing a handful of welcome updates to the go-fast crossover.
// Petition seeks to remove WoFs for cars over 40 years old
A petition has been put forward to the Minister of Regulation, David Seymour, which seeks to alter several regulations relating to classic cars in New Zealand,
// VW Amarok Aventura Turbo Petrol arrives in NZ
Volkswagen New Zealand has welcomed another version of its popular Amarok ute – the Amarok Aventura Turbo Petrol, which joins the V6 diesel model at the top of its model range.
// Death of Clean Car Discount ‘a shame’, EV market now ‘stalled’
Volkswagen New Zealand general manager Chanelle McDonald says it is “a shame” that the Clean Car Discount scheme was axed at the end of 2023, adding that the change has already prompted the German brand to heavily revise the amount of EVs it brings into New Zealand.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Enhances Phone Key Functionality with Ultra-Wideband in Latest Update
Tesla’s innovative streak continues with the introduction of ultra-wideband (UWB) support in its latest software update, 2024.2.3, marking a significant improvement in how Tesla’s phone keys operate.
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- Aston Martin debuts formidable Vantage GT3 racer
- Mini unveils petrol-powered Cooper, local launch locked in
- Lunaz delivers electrified open air ‘James Bond’ Range Rover Safari
- Bridgestone launches new light commercial tyre
- Geneva names new director
- Turners announces record profit guidance for 2024
- Mazda NZ officially introduces 2024 MX-5 range
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