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// Porsche reveals new electric Macan with supercar-like performance
Porsche has lifted the veil on its new fully electric Macan, introducing us to 911-rivalling performance and Taycan-inspired looks.
- Driven says 2025 Porsche Macan EV revealed: a new era of electric luxury
- Stuff Motoring says Popular Porsche goes electric: Macan EV unveiled
- EVs and Beyond says Porsche unveils all-electric Macan
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// EVs: just the first step in shift to RUC for all
The government has confirmed the details of how and what electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles will pay for Road User Charges (RUC).
IN OTHER NEWS
// Solterra arrives after long lead up
It has been the longest long lead launch yet for a new Subaru vehicle for many reasons, but the debut of the Solterra BEV also represents the beginning of increased diversification in the brand model line-up
// Elon Musk warns Chinese EVs will ‘demolish’ rivals unless this thing happens
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned that Chinese carmakers pose a significant threat to global car manufacturers.
// CCD exit impact not over yet says Subaru MD
Subaru New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper says the exit of the Clean Car Discount (CCD) will continue to impact the new car market in 2024 and beyond.
// Making a difference in South Africa and New Zealand
Lexus of Auckland City chief executive and general manager Sharlene Van Dijk began her automotive career at the age of 19.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// We got an up-close look at Gravity with Lucid Motors’ SVP of Design and Brand, Derek Jenkins
This week, Lucid Motors invited Electrek to an exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Phase 2 of its AMP-1 facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
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- First look: McLaren’s most powerful car touches down in NZ
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – 2024 Predictions special
- THL acquiring dealership
- Disposal of pyrotechnics
- Here’s what a Volkswagen Amarok SUV would look like
- Toyota gives GR Yaris a makeover fit for a WRC driver
- EV Torque – EV Sales Rocket in 2023 – But What of 2024?
- Tesla Model Y beats Toyota RAV4 as world’s best-selling car of 2023
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