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// BYD New Zealand launches new Dolphin EV – cheaper, smaller than Atto 3
BYD Auto New Zealand has announced a new entry-level battery electric vehicle (BEV) that fits underneath the big-selling Atto 3:
- AutoCar says BYD Dolphin NZ price and specification revealed
- Stuff Motoring says NZ pricing confirmed for hyped up electric hatchback
- EVs and Beyond says Video: BYD Dolphin pricing and first drive
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// Clean Car Standard payments start today
Payments under the Clean Car Standard (CCS) take effect from today, June 1, as well as the ability for importers to transfer credits with each other.
- AutoCar says Clean Car Standard charges effective from today
- AutoFile says CCS charges kick in
HOT TOPIC
// MG New Zealand appoints new Country Manager
MG Motor New Zealand has announced the appointment of a new Country Manager which will take effect from 1 June 2023.
- AutoFile says Marque unveils new country manager
- AutoTalk says Arek Zywot appointed MG Motor NZ country manager
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// Turners Cars Timaru on track to open in November
Turners Auto Retail Group says it is on track to open a new branch of Turners Cars in Timaru in November.
- AutoFile says Turners set to open new site
HOT TOPIC
// House of Hilux at Fieldays
Despite delays over the past two years, marque has “plenty” of ute stock to sell at event. Toyota NZ is returning to Fieldays in June and with a presence that solely features its Hilux.
- AutoTalk says Toyota NZ returns to Fieldays with ‘House of Hilux’
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// Upswing for imports
The used car market saw an upswing in May 2023 compared to the previous year, with Toyota dominating in both the passenger and commercial segments.
- AutoTalk says New passenger down, commercials boom in May
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// It’s confirmed, the Kia ute will be sold down under
Kia Australia has confirmed that the country will be getting its new dual cab ute that is set to take on the likes of the mighty Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday
Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Chinese carmaker’s ambitious plan to become NZ’s leading EV brand
BYD’s New Zealand stocks have quickly risen from total unknown to household name in very short time. Now, the brand is set to take on the best from Japan and Europe –
// Co-founder sells $130k of shares
Notices to NZX reveal a spate of market activity by the second-biggest shareholder in parent company of 2 Cheap Cars.
// Electric Volvo EX30 second teaser ahead of June 7 reveal
The new electric Volvo EX30 is not just designed for safety and increased sustainability, it also aims to make the user’s life more convenient,
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- EV battery factory nearly ready in France
- Reservations open June 2 for SAS electric flights in 2028
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