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// Rivian reveals new platform for midsize SUV and retro crossover
Rivian has today revealed its all-new electric platform that underpins three new models, the midsize R2 SUV, midsize R3 crossover,…
- Stuff Motoring says Rivian reveals affordable electric SUV alongside rally-inspired hatchback
- EVs and Beyond says Rivian reveals mid-size MY26 R2 SUV and R3 Crossover range
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// Northland MG dealership opening in Whangarei
MG New Zealand has announced details of opening a new dealership,
- AutoCar says MG opens new dealership in Whangarei, Northland
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// Officials reviewing emissions rule
Industry association hopes end to uncertainty over amended legislation
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// ChargeNet installs South Island’s fastest public chargers yet
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Christchurch will benefit from the fastest public chargers available in the South Island,
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// Porsche Manthey Performance Kits for NZ: call 911, this stuff is outrageous
New Zealanders who wish to have the most awesome rear wheels you’ve ever seen fitted to their expensive Porsche sports cars should rejoice: Manthey Performance Kits are now available here, available at all four authorised Porsche NZ dealerships.
// Constellation Dealership Group acquires Auto-IT
The Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. has purchased Auto-IT Pty Ltd, a dealer management system provider for franchise automotive, agriculture, trucking, and construction equipment markets.
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// Affordable $30k EV rumoured for Australia, NZ to miss out
Across the ditch, rumour is rife that Chinese plug-in specialists BYD are set to introduce a new affordable entry-level variant with a Toyota Corolla-rivalling sticker price. But, those rumours have been shut down for the New Zealand market.
// Rutherford to depart Ford New Zealand
Ford New Zealand managing director Simon Rutherford, who is also the current president of the Motor Industry Association, is set to move on to a new role.
// String of luxury cars hit with recall over braking issue
BMW’s New Zealand arm has confirmed that eight of its locally sold models from 2022 and 2023 have been impacted by a global recall over a potential braking issue.
// Mechanic training needs to include electric vehicles, association warns
As the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand’s roads continues to increase, EV drivers in need of repairs might have a hard time finding a mechanic qualified to fix them.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Australian Plug-in Vehicle Sales Exceed 10% in February 2024
It has been a very newsy month down under. The most important item has to be that Australian plug-in electric vehicle sales in February have once again exceeded 10%
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