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// Hyundai isn’t killing one of its longest-standing EVs yet
Hyundai has announced a raft of updates for its longstanding Kona Electric, which is somewhat interesting considering the massive Ioniq brand push from the company.
- Driven says New Hyundai Kona revealed
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// PHEVs fail Consumer fuel efficiency test, but MIA adds ‘balance’
‘Real life’ driving of hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) runs up larger-than-expected fuel bills, a Consumer NZ trial reports.
- AutoCar says Consumer NZ warns of hybrids failing to meet fuel efficiency claims
- AutoCar says MIA responds to Consumer NZ’s hybrid fuel efficiency tests
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// BMW New Zealand issues faulty airbag recalls
BMW New Zealand has issued recalls for models with faulty Takata airbags or airbag components, as well as a suite of other recalls for separate issues.
- Stuff Motoring says BMW New Zealand recalls 10 models over faulty airbags
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// ‘Pressure on used car pricing’
Turners and VIA chiefs expect consumers will have to pay more for replacing vehicles following the recent wild weather.
// Dealership cadet ‘very shaken’ following carjacking
The brazen theft of a 2016 Mercedes Benz C250 AMG from Cars R Us is a clear sign that “things are getting out of hand”, says its dealer principal.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// How Norway Became The World’s Electric Car Capital
Today, 80% of new cars sold in Norway are electric, compared to about 5% in the United States.
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// Lamborghini reveals LB744’s 1000hp hybrid drivetrain
Lamborghini has today revealed details surrounding the newly-developed plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain its upcoming LB744 supercar will use, of which reportedly produces 1000hp.
// Cook swapping cars for tractors
Mitsubishi’s chief operating officer in New Zealand resigns for a new role in the United States.
// Vehicle arrears climbing
Credit bureau says a rising number of late repayments for car loans is a key indicator of financial strain.
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