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// Volvo has revealed the EM90 as its first-ever people mover
After months of teasers and leaks, the first-ever people mover from Volvo has officially been revealed.
- EVs and Beyond says Video: Electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV launched
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// Jeep’s first electric vehicle lands in NZ, pricing confirmed
The local arm of American carmaker Jeep has confirmed that the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Avenger compact crossover, has joined its line-up.
- EVs and Beyond says Jeep Avenger BEV NZ pricing and arrival confirmed
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// ‘Cocktail’ of challenges hit market
Colonial’s chairman predicts current mixed trading environment set to continue until the end of the year.
- AutoFile says Shareholders back Colonial
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// Take Charge Christchurch Expo to include NZ’s largest BEV display
The 2023 Take Charge Christchurch Expo is set to redefine the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in New Zealand by showcasing an impressive array of nearly 50 battery electric cars, vans, and a ute.
- Stuff Motoring says Christchurch EV expo to be the largest display of electric vehicles in NZ
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// New Subaru Forester leaked online ahead of next week’s unveiling
The first images of the new Subaru Forester were leaked online over the weekend, revealing the model’s design in full ahead of its official unveiling next week.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Lexus with GR Corolla 3-cylinder engine could be on the way
The Lexus LBX has yet to arrive in New Zealand (coming in early 2024), but it may already be getting a newer, hotter version.
// Tesla Model 3 Highland ‘showroom’ EVs seen in New Zealand
The first upgraded new Model 3s have landed in New Zealand, with a picture of three taken on a car transporter shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a Tesla community member (Matt Cochrane), The Driven.io reports.
// Isuzu Utes remains focussed on rural customers
Following on from its “Tough Bastards” advertising campaign, Isuzu Utes New Zealand remains focussed on rural customers by announcing its latest naming rights sponsorship of an 8-hour women’s shearing world record attempt.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Poll: Majority of Americans unlikely to get an EV
Despite a wider range of EV choices ranging from small hatchbacks to sedans, big pickups, and SUVs, a majority still don’t see their next vehicle being electric, Ipsos found. But a majority also support government incentives for EVs.
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- Kia EV6 facelift to draw inspiration from another Kia EV
- Toyota has built 300 million cars in under a century
- Film about Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly in development
- Hyundai expects Ulsan EV plant to start production 2026
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