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// Lala’s resignation as Toyota New Zealand chief executive confirmed
Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) has confirmed the resignation of its chief executive Neeraj Lala.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ CEO resigns
- AutoFile says Chief executive quits Toyota NZ
- Driven says Toyota New Zealand chief executive resigns: ‘the right time to transition out’
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota NZ CEO resigns, replacement confirmed
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// Peugeot 208 GT gains hybrid power for NZ. But where’s the EV gone?
Peugeot New Zealand has introduced a facelifted version of its 208 small hatchback with a first for the company: a non-plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- AutoTalk says Peugeot New Zealand launches 208 GT Hybrid
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// Delivery robot on road in US
Vayu Robotics debuts in San Francisco what it says is the world’s first on-road “Delivery Robot” powered by AI Robotics foundation models.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Stanford Engineering have achieved a world first: fully autonomous tandem drifting.
// NZ automotive marketplace will be ‘forced to adapt’, report says
Automotive pricing website RedBook NZ has released its second quarter 2024 market update which highlights the challenging period the local industry has faced in recent months.
// Changes at top for MG Motor NZ
Company creates new chief operating officer role after country manager announces his resignation.
// Audi pivots to PHEVs amid all-electric woes
Audi is adjusting its electrification strategy by expanding its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) lineup while anticipating a delayed transition to fully electric vehicles (EVs).
// ‘Flying car’ and four XPeng EVs for Australia
China’s XPeng will debut a flying car and four EVs at the Melbourne Electric SUV Expo, August 9-11.
// Megacasting the future of EVs – GAME on
Tesla’s megacasting, a modular method of car manufacture, could significantly reduce the cost of new EVs.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Will Reveal Its Robotaxi On October 10: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he delayed the reveal of the company’s autonomous vehicle to ask for some design changes.
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- ‘Open electricity’ on the way, says minister
- Tesla Q2 earnings call sees auto revenue drop
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- Jaecoo coming to dealers near you
- Porsche cautiously revises 2030 EV sales target
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