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// Tesla ups Model 3 and Y NZ prices
After dropping prices for its NZ Model 3 and Model Y in January, February and April, Tesla has now increased prices on its two key sellers.
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla can’t stop changing the prices of its most popular EVs
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// Avanti Finance acquires assets from Limelight Financial Services
Avanti Finance has acquired the digital assets from Limelight Financial Services in which it will use to bolster its online offering.
- AutoFile says Avanti snaps up software assets
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// New generation Amarok arrives
Volkswagen’s new generation Amarok range is now arriving at dealerships across New Zealand with pre-orders among the highest seen for the brand.
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// Installing EV Chargers Is A Booming Business For Electricians
EVs and EV chargers go hand and hand. But often the electricians that install these charging systems are overlooked.
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// Hyundai Ioniq 5 N shows off fake engine sound with crackles and pops
Hyundai has released the second teaser video for its Ioniq 5 N hot hatch, a performance version of the fully electric five-door, revealing its fake engine sound with crackles and pops.
// NZ EV charging change
New research by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) shows increased use of public EV chargers – from 49% in 2021 to 76% this year – mostly for long trips.
// World’s first electric car charging motorway coming in 2025
For as long as electric vehicles have been mainstream, companies all over the world have been trying to engineer passive, convenient charging solutions.
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