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// Fieldays debut for Subaru
Subaru of New Zealand is heading to next month’s Fieldays for the first time, with the sixth-generation Forester set to appear.
- AutoFile says All-new SUV at Fieldays
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// Boosting diversity in industry
Co-founder Natasha Callister reflects on the first year of Women In Automotive.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Electric truck market to exceed US$200b within 20 years
The electrification of trucks could bring about long-term cost savings and reputational benefits for many companies, while being advantageous to the environment in reducing overall emissions within the transport sector, says IDTechEx’.
// Geely to expand its offerings with PHEV ute?
Geely may be preparing to expand its local fleet with a ute option, and it might only arrive in plug-in hybrid form.
// AirCar takes off: flying car prototype debuts at star-studded gala
Klein Vision has revealed the production-ready prototype of its AirCar – a certified flying car –
// NZ’s first electric empty container handler for port
The Port of Auckland has introduced the country’s first electric empty container handler aimed at cutting emissions from heavy port machinery.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EVs Take 32.1% Share In The UK – Volkswagen Leads
April’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 32.1% share in the UK, up from 24.7% year-on-year. BEVs grew decently, though PHEVs grew more.
ONE LINERS
- Mystics sign up car brand
- Mitsubishi, Foxtron sign EV deal for Australia and New Zealand
- A Cadillac? An electric car? The runners and riders for the next Popemobile
- Mercedes-AMG electric super sedan teased ahead of launch
- Nissan has created a retro 1990s-style driving game – and you can play it here
- S-Class rocket turns 50: the mighty Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 still stuns
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