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// Leapmotor C10 plug-in hybrid a starter for NZ?
Leapmotor has confirmed it will sell a range-extender, plug-in hybrid version of the C10 in Europe later this year.
- Stuff Motoring says Kiwi-bound plug-in hybrid from China detailed
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// Ford’s electric Mustang is more popular than the petrol one
Look away now, die-hard petrolheads – the electric Mustang Mach-E SUV outsold the petrol two-door coupe last year.
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// Is this Hyundai’s EV5 equivalent?
Hyundai’s next electric car could be an electric mid-sized SUV similar in concept to Kia’s EV5.
// Toyota’s 2026 Corolla Features Next-Gen Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Toyota’s 13th-generation Corolla is expected to debut in 2026, featuring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain as the model aims to remain relevant amid evolving global car sales.
// MIA: Importers face a balancing act to meet targets and avoid penalties
According to the Motor Industry Association (MIA), New Zealand’s new vehicle registrations in December 2024 increased by 5.6% compared to December 2023, reflecting a partial recovery from recent market volatility.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Sony-Honda Afeela EV Will Start At $102,900, Arrive In Mid-2026
It’s packed with sensors and promises advanced automated driving technology. And it ain’t cheap.
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- Mini plugs into racing heritage
- Australia’s electrifying new vehicle sales record
- New vehicle emissions standard (NVES) commences in Australia
- Carvana faces allegations of misleading financial practice
- Australia’s new vehicle sales up 0.03% in 2024
- Power boost for Deliver 9
- Richard Hammond Confident Electric Cars Will Preserve Automotive Passion
- Honda 0 Series Reveal at CES
- New Zealand’s 10 best-selling cars of 2024 revealed
- Study finds excessive car dependence lowers life satisfaction
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