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// Toyota adds more hybrid utes to NZ line-up
Toyota’s first hybrid-powered Hilux pick-up recently arrived in New Zealand, with the brand keenly promoting the model at dealerships across the country.
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// Suzuki NZ exec killed in car crash
Suzuki New Zealand’s executive general manager of motorcycle, marine, and after-sales, Simon Meade, died on May 18 following a motor vehicle crash.
- AutoCar says Suzuki New Zealand Executive Dies Following MVA
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// Honda profits up on sales of hybrid vehicles
Honda Motor Co says it has had two strong quarters with profits up thanks to strong US sales.
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// Marque hails award winner
New-look Toyota hybrid impresses jury to scoop global design honour.
// Shark enters the fray
Chinese marque’s plug-in hybrid ute will have an electric range of up to 100km. BYD’s Shark has had its global reveal ahead of its forthcoming appearance in New Zealand at Fieldays.
// Honda plans more EVs
Honda has reaffirmed its belief that e-mobility (EVs and e-motorcycles) is best, aiming to have EVs and fuel cell EVS (FCEVs) represent 100% of its global vehicle sales by 2040.
// Mercedes to fold its EVs into existing family model lines
Mercedes will discontinue EQ branding for its electric cars as the first generation of EV models comes to the end of its lifecycle.
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// MAHLE Battery Diagnostic Solution E-HEALTH Charge Successfully Launched in Europe — Fastest Static Battery Diagnosis
MAHLE Aftermarket has successfully introduced its battery diagnostic system E-HEALTH Charge to the European market. E-HEALTH Charge delivers reliable reports on the state of health and performance of electric vehicles’ high-voltage batteries.
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- China EVs made in Thailand may circumvent US restrictions
- NZ Post responds to Paxster story
- Honda Plans to Release Seven Model 0 EVs by 2030
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