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// Volvo EX90 unveiled as computer on wheels
The all-new Volvo EX90 has been unveiled as the brand’s most technologically advanced vehicle yet, granting it the status of a ‘highly advanced computer on wheels’.
- EVs and Beyond says Volvo Cars NZ expects EX90 delivery early 2024
HOT TOPIC
// GMSV celebrates Silverado milestone, opens new facility
General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has opened its second Australian remanufacturing facility, adding another string to its right-hand drive conversion production program.
HOT TOPIC
// ANCAP to expand vehicle safety focus, includes trucks and bikes
ANCAP and Euro NCAP have together released their future vision on vehicle safety across Australia, New Zealand and Europe which it aims to establish by 2030.
- AutoTalk says ANCAP moves to assess heavy trucks, motorcycles
MORE MONTHLY STATS
// Spending on vehicles up in October
Stats NZ has released its latest electronic card spending figures for the month of October, highlighting several positive trends as numerous industries fight cost of living and inflation concerns.
- AutoFile says Spending on vehicles jumps $12m
- Driven says October New Zealand sales: Ranger extends lead, but EVs make their mark
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BEST OF THE REST
// Batteries of the future
New battery chemistries and materials with higher efficiencies feature in a keynote address to the “Battery Tech for EV 2022” conference in Sweden December 8 and 9.
// Importers urged to get CO2 accounts
Waka Kotahi says unless light vehicles are accepted by CCS system, they “will not be able to be registered”.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// California: Plug-In Car Sales Reached 20% Market Share In Q3 2022
The Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3 remain the two most popular models so far this year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// GMC Hummer EV SUV unveiled in China
General Motors has revealed the new GMC Hummer EV SUV for the first time in China.
// Govt tackles fuel market with supply measures and more ComCom pricing power
Fuel importers and wholesalers with bulk storage facilities will now be required to hold minimum levels of onshore stocks of petrol, jet fuel, and diesel.
// Tritium EV chargers for Ireland
Ireland’s largest private EV charging network EasyGo will roll out 70 Tritium DC fast chargers during the next six months and it’s intending to identify 130 additional sites, providing a total 200.
// Renault-Geely deal deepens Chinese billionaire’s industry reach
Renault’s deal to pool combustion-engine assets with China’s Geely brings another carmaker into the orbit of Li Shufu, the billionaire who’s turning into a key facilitator of the European industry’s restructuring for the electric vehicle era.
// Honda reports robust Q2 profits
Honda Motor Co has confirmed a steady growth in second-quarter profits, leading to the marque posting a more optimistic outlook for the rest of its financial year.
// Regulator gains power to set fuel prices
Raft of changes for fuel sector also sees addition of biofuels to supplies pushed back a year to April 2024.
ONE LINERS
- Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro inspires track ‘hyperbike’
- Lexus RX local pricing announced
- New Audi Q8 e-tron coming to New Zealand
- Honda Rebel 1100 goes long haul cruising
- Middleweight Cruiser pair from Royal Enfield
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