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// TMC appoints Toyoda as chairman, Sato as president
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that effective April 1, it will appoint operating officer Koji Sato as its new president and Akio Toyoda as its new chairman after more than 13 years of presidency.
- AutoFile says Kiwi CEO excited for Toyota’s future
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda steps down
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// Audi presents fourth and last sphere concept electric vehicle
As the fourth model in the series, the Audi activesphere concept EV marks the conclusion of Audi’s sphere concept vehicles.
- Stuff Motoring says Is virtual reality the future of car interiors? Audi thinks so
BEST OF THE REST
// GWM Tank 300 hybrid a starter for NZ?
Ever wanted to own a tank? Well, you might get the chance to soon if GWM decides to bring its Tank 300 to NZ.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Report: Toyota dedicated EV platform may be five years off
Toyota has reportedly said yes to a dedicated EV platform that might underpin higher-volume EVs. But it might arrive until 2028.
IN OTHER NEWS
// From old-school to EV: Suzuki Jimny set to go electric?
Electric bush bashing Jimny style? It could be a reality by next year.
// Hyundai unveils $8.5 billion spending plan amid EV push
Hyundai will invest 10.5 trillion won ($13.1 billion) over the course of 2023, according to an exchange filing Thursday, as it moves to electrify more of its fleet to sate rising consumer demand for cleaner cars.
// Tesla seeks rapid output boost as profit beats estimates
Tesla defied all manner of challenges to exceed profit expecations.
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- Porsche Vision 357 concept: a 368kW happy birthday to us
- ANCAP overhauls websites
- Tesla Cybertruck production pushed to 2024
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