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// Little for EVs in Budget 2022
Budget 2022 released by finance minister Grant Robertson doesn’t have much for EVs.
- AutoCar says Government extends reduction on fuel tax and RUCs, Public Transport fares remain at half price
- AutoFile says Funding for leasing project
- AutoFile says Call to extend scrappage scheme
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// Brake woes spark luxury recall
Mercedes-Benz NZ raises alert over 1,982 vehicles because of corrosion problem.
- AutoCar says Mercedes NZ recalls nearly 2000 vehicles
- AutoTalk says Mercedes-Benz issues stop driving request to customers
HOT TOPIC
// Ineos Grenadier orders open for July production
Ineos Automotive has opened its order books for the Grenadier 4X4 and launched its full online…
- AutoCar says Kiwis can now order the INEOS Grenadier
HOT TOPIC
// BMW confirms NZ 3 Series Sedan and Wagon line-up
BMW will launch the latest version of its 3 Series Sedan and Wagon in New Zealand later this year.
- Stuff Motoring says BMW has given the 3 Series a massive new display video
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BEST OF THE REST
// Bentley’s first EV could produce 1,044kW
Bentley CEO, Adrian Hallmark, recently hinted that the automaker’s first electric vehicle will pack a punch, and might produce a massive 1,044kW of power.
// Argo rolls outs driverless operations in two U.S. cities
Autonomous vehicle technology company Argo AI has started driverless operations in two of the eight cities it is developing its technology.
// Mercedes-Benz’s wild vision for its future cars
The modern car interior is already more than just a cozy place to sit while getting from A to B.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// GM-based Prologue electric SUV teased: First Honda EV for widespread US availability
Honda has released a sketch of its upcoming fully electric SUV, to be called Prologue, and arriving in 2024.
// New Zealand Is Becoming The Norway Of The Pacific
Government rebates, cash for clunkers programs, and congestion fees? New Zealand is doing a lot of things right!
// China Clones Classic Mini, Wants To Bring It Back As An EV
The original Mini went out of production in the year 2000, but now they want to revive it in China to sip on electrons.
IN OTHER NEWS
// All-new Range Rover Sport revealed: the performance should be electric
Electrified powertrains star in the new Range Rover Sport. Core six-cylinder engines open the line, but there will be Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) available straight away and a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for 2024.
// Dealer hosting prospective used EV buyers
Scores of EV owners are expected to attend a gathering at Auckland City Electric Vehicles (ACEV)…
// Hyundai and Kia set to spend $26 billion on EVs
Hyundai and Kia have confirmed they will spend a huge amount of money on EV production in South Korea.
// EU ICE ban from 2035 a step closer
The European Union (EU) is closer to banning the sale of new internal combustion engines (ICE)…
// Charging market gets Jolt
Australian company rolling out fast and free EV charging at stores around NZ.
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- Mercedes G-Class EV will offer optional silicon anode chemistry battery pack
- Check out the DeLorean EVolved’s rear end in new teaser video
- Renault NZ drops the Zoe after zero-star safety rating, leaving it EV-less
- Cummins is working on a 15-litre hydrogen engine video
- Aussie franchise dealers considering used imports?
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