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// 2025 Dodge Charger EV teased: is this the production model?
The iconic Dodge Charger is about to undergo a radical transformation.
- Stuff Motoring says Dodge teases electric Charger in new spy pics
- EVs and Beyond says Dodge Charger EV pre-production model photos
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// BMW and Mini end 2023 with strong growth and EV volume increases
BMW Group New Zealand has enjoyed a stellar 2023, with combined registrations of the BMW and Mini brands achieving a new sales record.
- AutoFile says Group grows in ‘challenging market’
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// Four stars for new Kona, Facelifted Model 3 unrated
ANCAP has confirmed a four-star safety rating for the new Hyundai Kona available in Australia and New Zealand, and that the facelifted Model 3 is now unrated.
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// Mazda Spirit Racing RS, Mazda3 hot hatch concepts preview potential production models
Mazda has long been known for its focus on driving dynamics, but compared to some rivals, it hasn’t always gone above and beyond with performance-focused variants.
// Hertz selling 20k of its US EVs
Rental car giant Hertz intends selling off about 20,000 EVs (including Teslas) – about a third of its US fleet – aiming to reinvest some of the proceeds into internal combustion engine (ICE) rental vehicles to meet customer demand.
// Tesla temporarily shutting Berlin factory due to Red Sea shipping attacks
Tesla will shut its Berlin gigafactory for about a fortnight from January 29 to February 11 due to a lack of components following the Red Sea situation.
// Lexus unveils ultra-limited RZ 450e F Sport Performance
At last year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus dropped the jaw-dropping RZ Sport Concept.
// No New Zealand price rises for MG EVs
MG Motor Australia has raised its manufacturer-suggested retail price on four of its battery-electric vehicles in that market but a spokesperson for the brand in New Zealand says the prices in New Zealand will remain unchanged.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// US EV Market Grows 29% in 4th Quarter, Tesla Holds 56% Market Share
The US electric vehicle market continues to grow — despite many headlines implying the contrary.
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- First-ever 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse up for grabs at auction
- Video: Nordic EV Summit ready for April
- Porsche Taycan has strong growth in 2023
- About 178,000 fully electric vehicles delivered by Audi last year
- Hyundai unveils ‘NPX1’ concept at Tokyo show
- Toyota’s rorty hot-hatch to get automatic option
- Hyundai’s everyday electric aircraft: ‘auto meets aero’ in new vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
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