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// Nissan attempting to drive EV from North to South pole
It sounds like another awesome Top Gear stunt, but Nissan is attempting to drive the 17,000-mile journey in, of all things, an Ariya EV.
- EVs and Beyond says Nissan Ariya for Pole to Pole EV journey
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// Electric BMW iX M60 pricing revealed
The BMW iX M60, offering up to 566km range (WLTP) and priced from $238,900 (excluding on-road costs), is due mid-2022.
// Skoda updates the Karoq with lower emissions and fresh looks
The Karoq small SUV is more efficient than before thanks to tricky aero updates.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford Bronco Raptor to outmuscle the Ranger Raptor
The Bronco Raptor will outmuscle the Ranger Raptor by about 20kW, despite both using the same engine.
// NZ Electro Mobility Summit in August
Transitioning to a carbon-free future for New Zealand’s transport system is the focus of the New Zealand Electro Mobility Summit
// EV Torque – What about all those batteries?
When EVs first began to attract attention here, the number one concern for most was ‘range anxiety.
// Polestar invests in fast-charging battery firm
Polestar has made its first financial investment in another company, becoming a shareholder in Israel-based extreme fast charging pioneer StoreDot
// Slow start to year for sales
Automotive industry biggest loser in retail over first quarter of 2022.
// Chinese GWM Ballet Car electric Beetle slammed as ‘blatantly sexist’
An electric car that claims to “love women more” has been derided as “blatantly sexist”…
// Port defends ‘minor’ delays
South Island site says it is “always striving to accommodate”
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- GM finally begins production of 2023 Corvette Stingray
- Great Wall Motors could be developing a 6×6 Ute
- Mercedes chopping down dealership numbers overseas
- California to legalise stick-on license plates
- The 10 most expensive cars to sell at auction
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// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.