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// Chery confirms diesel PHEV ute for NZ
Chery New Zealand has confirmed its upcoming plug-in hybrid ute will launch locally in early 2027, becoming one of the first diesel-electric plug-in hybrid offerings in the competitive dual-cab segment.
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// Mitsubishi Outlander Sport HEV: new hybrid SUV makes its public debut ahead of NZ launch
The first conventional hybrid vehicle to be offered from Mitsubishi New Zealand has made its public debut at Fieldays, ahead of its local launch later this year.
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// Volvo launches next-generation electric truck range in NZ
Volvo Trucks has launched a new generation of heavy-duty electric trucks in New Zealand, promising improved performance and driving range for transport operators.
// NordEast expands dealer network as Geely EV sales surge
NordEast Vehicle Distributors has expanded its nationwide retail network with new dealerships in Palmerston North and Nelson as demand for the Geely, Zeekr and Farizon electric vehicle brands continues to grow.
// Fuel price shock driving interest in electric trucks, says NRC chief
The conflict in Iran and the resulting spike in global fuel prices is prompting transport operators to take a fresh look at electric trucks, according to National Road Carriers Association chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers.
// Safety of vans assessed
ANCAP has issued gradings for five commercial vans to ensure buyers can weigh up safety alongside load capacity as online deliveries continue to thrive.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Xiaomi delivers on Tesla’s decade-old robot charger vision with new home robotic arm
Xiaomi has unveiled a home robotic arm charger that autonomously plugs and unplugs your EV — delivering on a concept that Tesla prototyped over a decade ago but never brought to market.
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