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// NZ reservations open for Cupra Born EV
Cupra New Zealand has announced pre-orders are open on its website for its all-electric Born EV with delivery anticipated between September and November 2023.
- Stuff Motoring says New brand inches closer to launching first electric car in NZ video
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// Vitara Hybrid to Boost Record Suzuki Sales
On the back of a month where Suzuki toppled the usual suspects to record its best February sales in the…
- AutoCar says Suzuki Vitara Hybrid variants join New Zealand lineup
- AutoTalk says Suzuki NZ transitioning to electric through hybrid
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// Volkswagen aims to bring ID EV technology to the masses with small hatchback
Volkswagen is set to introduce an affordable battery electric vehicle (BEV) with performance to rival turbocharged petrol performance models in the near future.
- Stuff Motoring says Volkswagen shows off new affordable electric hatchback
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// Waka Kotahi upgrades portal in preparation for VIRM amendments
Waka Kotahi – New Zealand Transport Agency says it introducing a new look and feel to its vehicle inspection portal that is more user friendly, and also provides it with greater flexibility going forward.
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// Why ban petrol when we have eFuel? Powerful countries rally against EU ban on ICE vehicles
Carmaking countries say coming EU ban on combustion engines ignores potential of clean eFuels…
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// Combustion-vehicle sales peaked in 2017, peak oil due in 2027
Globally, combustion vehicle sales show no return to levels reached in 2017—and because of the turnover of the fleet, peak oil demand will follow in 2027, according to a recent report.
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// Electric Chevrolet Silverado: GM’s lips sealed over EV ute video
General Motors keeping mum over whether its fully electric pick-up will come to New Zealand.
// Clean-car policies praised
Drive Electric says 21 per cent drop in average emissions of vehicles entering the fleet is far better than expected.
// Wider, more powerful Toyota Hilux confirmed for New Zealand
One of Toyota’s worst-kept secrets has finally been confirmed.
// BMW will build an electric 5 Series and it will come as a wagon
Overnight at its annual press conference, BMW confirmed two things. The first is that the 5 Series will get an electric version (unsurprising but very welcome), and the second is that said electric 5 Series will come as a wagon.
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- Porsche’s SUVs to go pure-electric: Macan confirmed for 2024, Cayenne to follow
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