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// Polestar features at Goodwood
The Polestar 5 electric performance four-door GT prototype and Polestar 2 BST edition 270 will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 23.
- AutoCar says Polestar to debut electric performance four-door GT at Goodwood
- Stuff Motoring says Polestar to show off Taycan-fighting Polestar 5 at Goodwood
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// First production Bugatti Centodieci models unveiled
The car, which is based on the Chrion, is powered by Bugatti’s 8.0-liter W16 engine that pumps out 1,177 kW and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 380 km/h.
// BMW NZ to boost EV line-up
The third-generation BMW X1 is set to hit the New Zealand market in the fourth quarter of this year and will be followed by the model’s first fully electric variant, the iX1, early in 2023.
// BMW iX to test 965km range battery
BMW will test an iX electric SUV with a claimed 965km range enabled by new battery chemistry from Our Next Energy (ONE), Electrek reports.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Introducing ZiGGY: An autonomous robot that saves you a parking spot then charges your EV
Charging technology provider EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY – a mobile robot that can charge an EV wherever it’s parked.
// Can Ford F-150 Lightning Charge Five Other EVs At Once?
The Lightning’s Pro Power Onboard system allows it to provide household power on the go
IN OTHER NEWS
// All-new Skoda Fabia RS rally car
Skoda has lifted the covers off its new Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 rally car. It’s the successor to “The Queen of Rally” Fabia Rally2 evo, which was released in 2019.
// Mini announces new design language and teases crossover concept
Mini is about to step into a new design era, as the automaker announces the introduction of its new Charismatic Simplicity design language.
// Tributes flow for former dealer Graeme Marsh
Graeme James Marsh’s contributions to the automotive industry were expounded during a service for the Dunedin businessman, philanthropist, sportsman, and family man who died this month in his 89th year.
// Stellantis prove on-the-go charging could soon become a reality
On-the-go electric vehicle charging has been a common suggestion to provide EVs with increased range while driving but has never been properly explored until now.
ONE LINERS
- Reconnecting 2 Cheap Cars staff at Waiheke conference
- UK Government drops electric vehicle rebate programme
- AA takes on general manager
- Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals
- Spanish mechanic wins lawsuit against Tesla over Model 3 quality
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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