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// Volvo debuts ‘computer on wheels’ EX90 as its new luxury SUV
Volvo has shown off its latest luxury SUV, the all-electric EX90 seven-seater.
- Driven says Volvo reveals EX90 electric SUV
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// Colonial Motor Company chair warns of fragile, challenging future
The Colonial Motor Company held its 104th annual meeting last Friday, where company chair Ashley Waugh detailed the challenges that lay ahead for the firm.
- AutoCar says The Colonial Motor Company outlines future challenges
- AutoTalk says Colonial upgrading multiple sites nationwide
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// Radar RD6 electric ute goes on sale in China for $40,000
Geely Group has launched the first vehicle from its Radar Auto sub-brand, the Radar RD6 electric ute which is now on sale in China for approximately $NZ41,174 (RMB 178,800).
// Emissions targets are ‘ambitious’
Colonial’s CEO says supply and price are the greatest barriers to electric vehicle uptake.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla starts hiring for Cybertruck production
Tesla is starting to hire workers specifically for Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas, according to job listings seen by Electrek.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Polestar sets records
Polestar delivered 30,424 cars and made NZ$2.43 billion (US$1.48b) revenue (up 98% year-on-year) for three-quarters of this year.
// Tesla wants to make its charge connector the new standard
Tesla has announced it wants to make its electric vehicle charging connector the standard used by the car industry.
// Ebbett Volkswagen launches community initiative
Ebbett Volkswagen has announced a campaign that will see it give back to numerous community groups in the Waikato region.
// Transport innovators land $4.2m
Government announces recipients of first funding round under scheme designed to solve transport challenges.
// Two newbies from Aprilia at EICMA
Aprilia has shown off a lightweight RS 660 Extrema, along with an EV bike, the ELECTRICa project, at the EICMA show,
// Cost of living burden pushes Govt into fuel sector changes
The Government is tinkering with the fuel industry by giving power to the Commerce Commission to improve the sector’s security and affordability, boosting the country’s fuel supply resilience and delaying plans that reduce emissions amid a cost of living crisis.
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- Watch: Mercedes-AMG One hypercar sets blistering Nurburgring record
- How to navigate EV etiquette and New Zealand’s charging blackspots
- Auckland’s blue buses go green
- Sixt to open new airport site
- Judges unveil leading EVs
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