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// Leapmotor’s growing presence
Leapmotor’s growing presence EV brand now available at seven sites nationwide as its small SUV impresses in safety tests.
// BYD EVs that charge from flat to full in 5min: in NZ by the end of the year
BYD NZ says it will have cars capable of charging at up to 1000kW (1 megawatt) as early as this year, with the start of a charging infrastructure to follow.
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// Dongfeng announces plans to expand New Zealand dealer network
Dongfeng has announced plans to expand its New Zealand dealer network to seven retail locations by the end of February.
// Naomi Ballantyne appointed Tower chair as Michael Stiassny retires
Naomi Ballantyne Tower Limited has appointed veteran insurance executive Naomi Ballantyne as its new chair, following the retirement of Michael
// Ford working on another affordable ute to join Ranger, Maverick, new EV
Ford already has a wide range of utes, but it appears to have found gaps into which it can squeeze a couple more.
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// Waymo Looking to Buy 50,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxis for $2.5 Billion
Waymo is scaling up. How much, and how quickly? Those are the questions. We may have a hint at an answer. Reportedly, the self-driving tech leader is looking to purchase 50,000 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric
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- Honda reshapes global operations to sharpen EV and tech focus
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- All-new Audi RS5 Avant leaked ahead of imminent launch
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