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// Tesla Roadster can do 0 to 97km/h in under a second, says Musk
The Tesla Roadster is finally set to finally enter production next year, bringing with it performance never before seen on the road.
- Driven says Musk says Tesla Roadster set for 2025, to hit 100km/h in under 1 second
- Stuff Motoring says Elon Musk debuts fresh outrageous Tesla Roadster claim
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// EV RUC petition to parliament
Philip Naniov of Christchurch is encouraging EV owners and others to sign and circulate his petition to parliament to reduce road user charges (RUC) for EVs to $35/1000km and waive administration charges.
// Automotive sales contract
New figures show the volume and value of industry’s retail figures dropped quarter-by-quarter.
IN OTHER NEWS
// All-new Hyundai Santa Fe makes local debut in Queenstown
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has officially landed in New Zealand, with the all-new model making its local debut at the NZ Golf Open in Queenstown this week.
// Heartland Bank now a Tesla preferred finance provider
Heartland Bank is now one of Tesla’s preferred finance providers in New Zealand, offering an online finance solution to help more Kiwis drive EVs.
// AMI Insurance opens new hubs in select MTF Finance stores
AMI Insurance has a new presence in Auckland, with an AMI hub now open inside the MTF Finance Mt Eden store.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Chinese EV Minivan Adds 310 Miles Of Range In 10 Minutes Of Charging
It’s easy to see why Chinese electric cars are scaring the hell out of U.S. automakers like Tesla.
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- GMSV celebrates 10,000th remanufactured Chevrolet Silverado
- Polestar secures NZ$1.5b funding
- Volvo Cars Auckland takes home top retailer award
- MG might be about to save the affordable station wagon
- Mr Bean buys a Porsche 959 – and other famous owners
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