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// Electric cars dominate 2023 NZ Car of the Year finalists
The Motoring Writer’s Guild has released its list of ten finalists that will duke it out to win the 2023 New Zealand Car of the Year – the awards programme’s 36th running.
- EVs and Beyond says BEVs dominate NZCOTY top 10 finalists
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// Cadillac coming to NZ
All-electric right-hand-drive SUV to come down under as a 2025 model.
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// Next-gen 2025 Toyota Camry unveiled, goes hybrid-only
Toyota has officially unveiled the 2025 Toyota Camry.
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// Polestar 4 production starts
First Polestar 4 deliveries to China customers are expected before the end of this year with deliveries in other markets like New Zealand planned in 2024.
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// Melbourne man armed with axe destroys 20 cars, causes $100k in damages
A bizarre and alarming incident has seen an unidentified individual wreak havoc on three separate car dealerships in Glen Waverley, a southeastern suburb of Melbourne.
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// Vehicle spending up 0.7% in October
Kiwis spent an extra $1.5 million on motor vehicles in October compared to the previous month.
- AutoFile says Spending on vehicles bounces back
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// Funding boost for Used Car Safety Ratings
The Used Car Safety Ratings programme used by Rightcar.govt.nz, and which is delivered by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) has received funding from the Australian Federal Government.
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// The Renault Twingo is being revived as a $36k EV
We’re trying our best to contain our excitement, but it’s rather hard to do so when we hear that the Renault Twingo is set to make a comeback as an affordable EV that will be sold for under €20k ($NZ36k).
// Car insurance premiums soar
Price of some policies has risen 38 per cent since 2021, with payouts after extreme weather events one factor behind rise.
// ComCom draft approval for Transpower grid spend
Consumer benefit in Transpower’s proposed $393 million spend on the grid is seen by the Commerce Commission (ComCom) in its draft decision approving the investment.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Here’s how Tesla estimates driving range
Tesla has been vague on how its vehicles estimate driving range, but a recent social media post provides a bit of clarity.
// The Last Internal Combustion BMW Engine Has Been Made In Munich
Say goodbye to the ICE era in BMW’s hometown.
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- WFerrari SF90 XX Stradale becomes fastest road car to lap Fiorano
- BYD Sea Lion 07 at Guangzhou auto show
- Apple beaten to cars by popular Chinese smartphone company
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