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// BMW Electric 3 Series Now Out Testing
BMW’s Neue Klasse concept is evolving into the next 3 Series. And now the electric variant, dubbed i3, has been spotted testing on road.
- EVs and Beyond says BMW electric 3 Series seen testing
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// New Porsche Taycan models in dealerships from early next year
The next Taycan GTS sports sedan and a new Taycan 4 are available to order for $294,900 and $222,900 respectively, Porsche expecting them in dealerships from early 2025.
- AutoCar says GTS Completes Porsche’s Updated Taycan Range
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// Lender cops $200k fine
Regulator secures penalty against company charging up to 182.5 per cent interest.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Collecting Cars announces coffee runs for Auckland and Christchurch
Collecting Cars, the global online platform for selling classic, performance and collectable cars, has announced two coffee run events in New Zealand for November.
// Bidirectional EVs will become grid assets, says IDTechEx
Integration of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology offers transformative potential for both the energy grid and EV owners.
// Auckland man sentenced over fraudulent WoFs
A former vehicle inspector has been sentenced for dishonestly accessing the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR) and issuing fraudulent warrants of fitness (WoFs).
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Honda Prologue Is Already Proving Toyota Wrong
It may be a GM car underneath, but the electric Honda Prologue is a hit. And it proves people want good EVs from brands they trust.
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- Waste Management NZ welcomes Volvo e-truck fleet
- Micromobility America conference November 14 and 15
- BEVs on show for expo
- Do you hate the touchscreen in your car?
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