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// Jaguar I-Pace recall for 2019-2024 EVs
Jaguar New Zealand is recalling all I-Pace EVs manufactured from 2019-2024 due to a possible safety-related problem detected during ongoing quality assessments.
- AutoCar says Jaguar I-Pace recalled in NZ due to battery fire risk
- Stuff Motoring says Kiwi Jaguar EV owners told to park cars outside due to fire risk
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// Euan Philpot steps down from JEVIC NZ and VINZ
Euan Philpot has resigned as CEO and director of JEVIC NZ, while also stepping down as chairman of Vehicle Inspection NZ.
- AutoTalk says Philpot departs Optimus
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// Group makes online impression
Company reflects on a record year and says Google searches for “Turners Cars” now outnumber those for “used cars”.
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// The 2 Cheap Cars Group reports 25% increase in revenue for FY23
The 2 Cheap Cars Group is reporting a 25% increase in revenue and income to $82.7m for the 2023 financial year.
- AutoFile says 2 Cheap sets profit goals
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// Toyota Hilux hybrid makes public debut at African rally
The buzz of the incoming mild-hybrid Toyota Hilux isn’t just exclusive to us down under it seems, as the electrified ute recently performed a demonstration run to an audience at the WRC Safari Rally in Africa.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Wind + solar produced more electricity than coal in the US in the first third of 2023
Electricity generated from wind and solar outproduced coal and nearly tied nuclear during the first four months of 2023 in the US, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Locky Docks spreading from later this year
Big Street Bikers and outdoor media company oOh!media have signed a major partnership agreement to install and operate Locky Docks in key centres nationwide.
// APAC EV market to grow by 25.6% CAGR
Interest in electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner and more effective substitute for conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles has grown significantly in recent years.
// Plates running low as Clean Car Discount deadline approaches
Busy dealers and distributors now appear to be facing shortages of number plates in some places as the deadline for getting cars registered prior to the changes in the Clean Car Discount come into play on Saturday morning.
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- Porsche teases special 911 that could be revealed at Le Mans
- Mechanic not charged after issuing 1500 dodgy WoFs
- Luxon wants EV drivers to pay RUC
- SolarZero becomes Toitū climate positive certified
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