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// Skoda unveils Enyaq Coupe iV with chopped roofline and RS variant
While Kiwi fans of the brand continue to patiently wait for the standard Enyaq iV’s formal arrival, Skoda has gone ahead and released the model’s next incarnation; an inevitable SUV coupe.
- Driven says Skoda unveils the Enyaq Coupe iV
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// Potential RUC changes on the way
The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on potential changes to the Road User Charges (RUC)…
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- EVs and Beyond says Heavy EVs among potential RUC changes
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// BMW appoints new Asia Pacific head of financial services
The BMW Group has appointed Mike Wetherell as its regional chief executive of financial services for…
- AutoFile says Taking on finance role
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// Triton sees off rivals
Mitsubishi dominated New Zealand’s market for new commercials in January by having the top model and being the best-selling marque.
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// Top electrified vehicle picks for 2021
More electrified vehicles arriving into the new car market in 2021 made choosing the best battery…
// GM wants to topple Tesla, become electric car world leader
General Motors have come out swinging at US electric vehicle leaders Tesla, believing they can assert themselves as the number one seller by 2025.
// Dealer numbers on the slide
The number of dealers in New Zealand tumbled by 14 last month and stood at 3,042 at the end of January, according to figures from the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR).
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// BMW i3 production stops July
BMW will replace its first electric model the BMW i3 after nine years of production and about 250,000 sold with its new electric iX1 and second-generation Mini Electric.
// Toyota says future outlook remains uncertain
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says the outlook for both COVID-19 and parts supply trends remain uncertain…
// Tutukaka fast charger online
Tutukaka’s 25kW DC EV fast charger is in business, the first of three such chargers to…
// More EV owners able to plug non-Teslas into Tesla Superchargers
As previously reported, Tesla is in the midst of rolling out a program to multiple countries that will allow owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles to plug their vehicles into the manufacturer’s network of Superchargers.
// It’s not all one-way traffic for China’s EV makers
Ask a Chinese EV owner what helped them choose an electric car over a gas guzzler, and price is invariably near the top of the list.
// Offshore vessel charging station launched
Offshore vessel electric charging will be provided by Stillstrom, a new venture company launched by Maersk…
// The Classic 350 is Reclassified
Now in its 120th year, Royal Enfield has rejuvenated the somewhat younger Classic 350 for a smoother and more refined ride experience.
// ECL powers up e-bus and EV fleet charging
ECL Group is expanding its e-mobility portfolio, while also supplying charging hardware for public transport operators…
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