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// Ford New Zealand has partnered with Auckland FC as the club’s official vehicle partner, broadening its support for football across the country.
Ford New Zealand has teamed up with Auckland FC to become the official vehicle partner of the club and extend its support of football nationwide.
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// Donkervoort opens New Zealand orders for 450kW/780kg P24 RS
Dutch manufacturer Donkervoort has started right-hand-drive production of its P24 RS supercar, opening the door for New Zealand buyers among a small international allocation.
- Driven Car Guide says Donkervoort’s mad P24 RS supercar goes right-hand drive, and New Zealand is in the mix
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// Inchcape to end LDV distribution in NZ
Inchcape is winding down its distribution of LDV vehicles in New Zealand, confirming it will end the partnership with the Chinese-owned brand after a transition period.
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// Fiat puts electric vehicles on hold in New Zealand as it evaluates future models
Fiat’s New Zealand distributor has confirmed it is pausing new electric vehicle stock, mirroring a similar move recently made by Stellantis in Australia.
// District Court orders Opel dealer to refund buyer
The District Court has reversed a Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal ruling, finding that a Nelson woman was entitled to reject her Opel Mokka-e under the Consumer Guarantees Act and ordering a full refund plus interest.
// Video: XPeng lays out model plan for NZ
XPeng plans to bring five models to Australia and New Zealand within six months, adding the G9L SUV and a new L05 model alongside the existing G6, X9 and L03 lineup.
// Denza Z9 S electric sedan revealed as smaller sibling to NZ-bound Z9 GT
The exterior of the electric Denza Z9 S sedan has been revealed in China with a similar styling and powertrains to the Z9 GT, which is due in Australian showrooms later this year with ‘flash’ ultra-fast charging.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Tesla Diner Was The World’s Most Utilized Supercharger In Its First Year
Tesla’s diner-and-Supercharger combo in Los Angeles proved to be the busiest charging site anywhere in its first year, averaging around 1,600 charging sessions daily.
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- Smart #2 sets an October Paris debut as testing intensifies
- Tesla misses profit expectations despite revenue surge
- Recalls over airbag issues
- Ute range receives upgrades
- Range Rover creates one-off Classic to match flagship SV Ultra
- Aston Martin marks 25 years of Vanquish with exclusive special edition
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