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// Volvo NZ launches electric XC40 and C40
Volvo is introducing its first fully electric SUVs to New Zealand later this year with the launch of the XC40…
- Driven says Volvo New Zealand to add two new electric SUVs to local line-…
- Stuff Motoring says Volvo EVs to land in New Zealand later this year video
HOT TOPIC
// Mitsubishi celebrates new-car sales hot streak
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand continues to enjoy one of its strongest years to date, notching up another month at the top of the country’s new passenger vehicle market.
- AutoFile says Mitsubishi claims top spot
- AutoTalk says Toyota, Mitsubishi lead as new vehicle market encounters dip
- AutoFile says Big gains for market leaders
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BEST OF THE REST
// MG debuts first electric hatchback, NZ release unconfirmed
Following a lengthy teaser campaign, MG has revealed its first stab at a fully electric hatchback, in the form of the MG4.
// Used-car imports tumble
Toyota takes out top two model spots as market falls 34 percent from a year ago.
// Hilux defies commercials’ slump
Toyota dominates light commercial sales as registrations in sector plunge.
// Mixed fortunes for used-car market in June
New Zealand’s used vehicle market endured a mixed June, with registrations growing month-on-month while simultaneously being down more than a third on a year-on-year basis.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar Wants To Build O2 Convertible Concept But It’s “Not Easy”
The drop-top study has been winning praise for it looks and Polestar was previously not clear on its production intentions.
// EU Electric Cars Policy Leads Automakers To Question Whether There Will Be Enough Batteries
The EU wants only electric cars sold in Europe by 2035, but that will require a massive amount of new battery factories.
IN OTHER NEWS
// The Drako Dragon is a 1491kW electric SUV
California-based electric vehicle start-up, Drako, has teased us with its all-new electric SUV that produces a headline-worthy amount of…
// Bourke appointed MG NZ country manager
Effective July 1, Patrick Bourke has been appointed as country manager for the MG brand in New Zealand fulfilling a role which has been vacant since the previous incumbent’s departure.
// Should govt increase the $80,000 Clean Car cap? Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
// Clean Car Discount hailed a success by transport minister
More than 57,000 EVs and hybrids were registered in the first year of the Government’s Clean Car Discount scheme, a 56% increase on the previous year.
// Volkswagen New Zealand electrifies its local line up video
Volkswagen’s electric ID range is finally on its way here, with the ID.4, ID.5 and ID.Buzz all officially landing here next year.
// GTO Engineering reveals Squalo carbon fibre monocoque
Ferrari specialist GTO Engineering is no stranger to refreshing an aging Italian classic’s internals and mechanical components in what they call a ‘Revival’.
// Volkswagen pulls out all the stops to address China challenges video
Maintaining its top spot in China is becoming increasingly difficult for Volkswagen, but the company says it is up to the challenge.
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- Tesla’s 2Q sales drop amid supply chain, pandemic problems
- Listen: Mike Hosking talks to NZ Transport Minister about hydrogen cars and the EV feebate scheme
- Red Bull announces plans to build F1-inspired road-going hypercar
- Chip shortage leaves 95K GM vehicles unfinished in storage
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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