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// Chevrolet Camaro axed but name set to return
Chevrolet has today announced that the final-ever Camaro will roll off the production line at the end of the 2024 model year, marking the end of the road for the iconic American muscle car.
- Stuff Motoring says The Camaro is dead, long live the Camaro
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// City dealership has winning formula
BMW Group NZ celebrates its top dealers after having to weather multiple challenges last year.
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// Bid to expand EV charging
Government calls for feedback on draft plan to boost number of charging points across New Zealand.
- AutoCar says Government reveals plan to cover country in EV charging stations
- AutoFile says Support for electric plan
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// Trading standards warns dealers about water damaged vehicles
The MBIE registrar of motor vehicle traders, Duncan Connor has sent an email to dealers advising about flood damaged vehicles following recent weather events.
- AutoFile says Timely advice for dealers
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// Used car prices soar
Online marketplace reports the median listing price of second-hand vehicles has jumped from $9,500 to $16,000 in four years.
// China’s EV revolution shows grim future for Japan car titans
In the world of gasoline cars, Japan’s automakers are king. Toyota has held the title of the world’s No. 1 car company for the past three years, while Honda and Nissan remain global best sellers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriers
Robotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford fan favourite could make shock return as an EV
On Wednesday, UK newspaper The Sun reported that Ford is set to reprise the Capri –formerly a two-door sports coupe and convertible – as a fully electric sports car.
// 10k membranes for China salt lake lithium extraction
LG Chem has supplied more than 10,000 reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to China’s largest salt lake lithium extraction project.
// Value of vehicle imports rises
Passenger cars total $537m for February alone, but the value of units secured from Australia tumbles.
// Salvage company says 50 cars still missing after floods
It has nearly been two months since the New Zealand faced two severe weather events causing flooding, slips and other damage across multiple regions of the North Island and yet, around 50 cars still haven’t been found.
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- Bentley Blower set to make racing return
- Zooming with DRIVEN: You can now buy a classic Land Rover Defender again, thanks to Bowler
- Kia reveals new EV5 electric SUV concept
- Lexus NZ’s pure-electric RZ picks up where RX hybrid leaves off
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