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// Pricing for local MG4 lineup confirmed
MG Motor New Zealand has confirmed pricing and specification of the fully electric MG4 hatchback which will arrive in three different flavours.
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- EVs and Beyond says MG 4 pricing confirmed
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// VIA May 9 webinar to discuss CCD changes
VIA is reminding its membership that it is hosting a webinar at 1.30pm on May 9 to discuss changes to the Clean Car Discount.
- AutoFile says CCD action on PHEVs
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// Stolen EVO recovered after dealer rammed
One of three Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (EVO) vehicles stolen from a used car dealers property in Palmerston North has been recovered after the owner was rammed in his car by the alleged thieves.
// Vehicle delivery times blow out
Autohub NZ’s boss warns problems across the Tasman mean imports are taking months rather than weeks to arrive here.
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// “Plug and play” kit for classic Mini electric starts under $20,000
The EV kit is designed to drop into the existing vehicle’s structure and may be the simplest and cheapest way to achieve an electric classic Mini.
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// BYD Atto 3 leads April new BEV registrations
April registrations of new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were led by the BYD Atto 3 (184 units), Tesla Model Y (127 units) and MG ZS (112 units), says Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley.
// Turners hails most-trusted gong
Company committed to keeping its “hard-won reputation” after scooping a number of awards.
// Saudi firm offers $800m for Ateco Group
A Saudi Arabian firm has offered $AU800 million ($NZ854 million) for the acquisition of Ateco Group, started New Zealand-born businessman Neville Crichton.
// EV Torque – The Empire (of combustion engines) Strikes Back
Well, within days of suggesting the ICE era was all but over in the European Union, Germany orchestrated a last-minute reprieve.
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