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// BYD Ocean M hot hatch in bound?
BYD has unveiled a new hot hatch concept in China, the Ocean M. It is being touted as an MG4 challenger and is set to go into production later this year.
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// Kaban takes the helm of MG’s global design centre
MG Motor has appointed automotive designer Jozef Kaban to the role of vice president of MG Global Design Centre.
- AutoCar says Former Bugatti designer joins MG
- Driven says Bugatti Veyron designer who got the thumbs-down from Volkswagen is the new boss of MG styling
- Stuff Motoring says The designer behind the Bugatti Veyron joins MG
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// Value of imported vehicles drops
Overseas trade figures from last month reveal fall in electric passenger cars key factor in category’s performance.
- AutoTalk says Electric vehicles lead auto import slump
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// Memorial for Sir Colin this week
A service to celebrate Sir Colin’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland on 1 May at 2.00 pm this week.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Dual cab secures five stars
Latest iteration of Mitsubishi’s ute gets top safety ratings against current test criteria.
// Cybertruck doing ‘Down Under Tour’
A Tesla “Cybertruck Tour Down Under” has begun in Australia with a trip to New Zealand expected to be included.
// Last day for Euro 4 border checks
Industry association sends reminder to members ahead of exhaust emissions rule change kicking in from April 30.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
Ford has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it’s not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
ONE LINERS
- Chery unveils Tiggo 9 PHEV at Auto China 2024
- CATL 1000km range LFP battery revealed
- Auto China debut for Lamborghini Urus SE plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
- China sales account for 25% of Porsche’s global volume
- The best EV deals in NZ right now
- Chinese carmaker with sleek EV supercar could be next for NZ
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