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// Cadillac Lyriq confirmed for NZ and will arrive next year
Cadillac is officially coming to New Zealand, with our market among the very first in the world to receive its fully electric Lyriq in right-hand drive.
- Driven says Cadillac Lyriq electric luxury SUV confirmed in right-hand drive for New Zealand
- Stuff Motoring says Confirmed: Cadillac to return to New Zealand as an EV powerhouse
- EVs and Beyond says Lyric confirmed! Cadillac set to challenge Europeans in luxury EV market
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// Porsche introduces exclusive ‘Turbonite’ trim to elevate Turbo models
Porsche has unveiled a new exclusive trim known as ‘Turbonite’ to distinguish its Turbo-badged models further.
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// Next-gen Mini Cooper and Countryman coming to NZ in 2024
Mini has confirmed that two of its next-generation models will arrive in New Zealand next year, those being the fully electric Cooper and petrol-powered Countryman.
- Driven says New Minis put in an appearance in New Zealand
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// Lifting the lid on New Zealand’s next fully electric ute
Next year’s new fully electric ute offering from LDV, previewed by an all-electric study called the Maxus GST, is vital to reinvigorating interest in the Chinese carmaker, according to Inchcape New Zealand boss Wallis Dumper.
IN OTHER NEWS
// V2G research project announced in US
A vehicle-to grid (V2G) research project in the US using the Toyota bZ4X EV has been launched.
// Car insurance premiums up to 38% in two years
Premiums for comprehensive car insurance have increased up to 38% since 2021, according to Consumer NZ surveying.
// Two options with (Omoda) C5
Chinese brand outlines two trim levels with each SUV engine choice.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, with AWD traction on tap
Bye, V-6. The entire 2025 Camry lineup is a hybrid, with a fresh face, updated seating and tech, and all-wheel-drive traction.
// Tesla Cybertruck Anti-Flipping Clause Quietly Removed
Tesla has removed the anti-flipping language from its order agreement, though the exact reason remains unknown.
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- This Ferrari 250 GTO just set a new auction record with $86m sal
- 2 Cheap reveals record profit
- EV owners need to drive their cars more, new study suggests
- Toyota’s first electric car gets police call-up in London
- 2023 AA DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year: vote for Peoples Choice and win $5k of fuel or charge credit!
- AA DRIVEN NZ COTY 2023 finalists: the best Hybrid (HEV) vehicles of the year
- Why you should be careful with Ranger, Everest side mirrors
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