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// Toyota confirms funky hybrid crossover for Kiwi showrooms
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed that the next-generation C-HR will join its local line-up in the first quarter of next year.
- AutoCar says Next generation Toyota C-HR confirmed for NZ
- Driven says Next-gen Toyota C-HR Hybrid: Is it coming to New Zealand?
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// Stellantis reveals new BEV platforms
Stellantis says its new ‘STLA Medium’ vehicle platform is the first of four new electric bases for all future models as it strives to produce up to two million EVs annually.
- Stuff Motoring says Stellantis’ new electric vehicles will have up to 700km of range
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// GWM drops Ora EV price
Great Wall Motor has reduced prices on its Ora range in New Zealand to start from $47,990 recommended retail price (RRP).
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// Five-star safety rating for EVs
Battery electric models of the Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80, Australian variants of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and hybrid GWM Haval Jolion vehicles have all been awarded top safety ratings by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
- AutoCar says Five-star safety rating awarded to Haval Jolion Hybrid
- AutoCar says Ford Mustang Mach-e awarded five-star safety rating
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BEST OF THE REST
// French postal service to trial puncture-proof airless tyres
The French postal service, La Poste, has begun delivering mail with vans that roll on puncture-proof airless tyres from Michelin.
// Ex-dealer cops $3.5k fine
Unregistered trader appears before court after falling foul of law by selling eight vehicles in 12 months.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// World EV Sales Now 16% Of World Auto Sales
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 50% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, rising to 1,057,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 16% share of the overall auto market (11% BEV share alone). This means that the global automotive market is firm in the Electric Disruption Zone.
// Australian Mining Companies Chose Battery-Electric Over Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mining Trucks
Australia’s three largest mining companies agree that battery-electric trucks a far more efficient than fuel cell vehicles.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Z Energy accelerates EV charger roll out
Z Energy plans to have EV chargers available at 20% of its New Zealand service stations by the end of this year.
// ITS tells what it is
What are Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in 2023? That’s the theme of an ITS event (in-person and online) on July 18 at the Beca Auditorium, 21 Pitt Street, Auckland, 5pm-7pm.
// VIA’s July webinar on AGM morning
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has delayed its July webinar until 11am on July 20, the day of its AGM.
// Dealer numbers bouncing back
Total on official register rises in June and May following falls across the previous 10 months.
ONE LINERS
- The MG EX4 is a throwback to a Group B rally legend
- 2 Cheap Cars lifts net profit
- Mysterious camouflaged Tesla spotted testing in New Zealand
- AIM EV Sport 01 to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
- Chanelle McDonald appointed General Manager of Volkswagen NZ
- Smart EV charging: Govt produces official (and free!) public advice document
- Used imports hit two-year high
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