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// Electric Fisker Ocean production begins in Austria
A former designer for Aston Martin, BMW, and Ford, Henrik Fisker, realized his life’s ambition…
- Stuff Motoring says Fisker’s improbable electric SUV starts rolling off the assembly line
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// New Subaru Impreza hatch unveiled
The sixth-generation Subaru Impreza has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show today, now becoming a hatchback-only model…
// NZX regulator confirms NZAI breach was ‘unintentional’
New Zealand listed market regulator, NZ RegCo, has issued the findings of an investigation into NZ Automotive Investments
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Nio Now Has More Than 1,200 Battery Swap Stations In China
The automaker has plans to have 4,000 of them in operation by 2025 (of which 1,000 will be outside China).
// Are There Enough Materials To Manufacture All The Electric Vehicles Needed?
The short answer is yes. But this is a complicated question, so let’s dig in further.
// Google Maps Update Makes Finding EV Fast Chargers Much Easier
Before the update, you could still find chargers, but it was harder to pinpoint the fast ones.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Drako Dragon revealed as 1500kW electric SUV
Today, the covers have finally come off the Drako Dragon EV with the brand claiming that it’s the “most powerful”…
// Former Tesla Australia director pleads guilty to insider trading
Former Tesla Motors Australia Pty Ltd (Tesla Australia) director Kurt Schlosser, of Sydney, New South Wales, has pleaded guilty at the Sydney Downing Centre Local Court to two counts of insider trading.
// Electric SUV set to impress
New Q8 e-tron and its Sportback stablemate will boast 500km-plus ranges.
// Government to co-fund 11 transport emissions-cutting projects
Energy and Resources Minister Dr Megan Woods announced today that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) will co-fund…
// New face at AA motoring services
Kyle Lincoln made acting general manager, a post previously held by
// Financial Services Federation crowns industry winners
After a two-year hiatus, the Financial Services Federation held its awards night on Wednesday night earlier this week (November 16).
ONE LINERS
- Rally-inspired Porsche 911 Dakar revealed
- Which affordable new car represents the best value?
- Toyota has given the Prius a massive update but we won’t get it
- Clean Car updates, AA’s media gaffe: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- Mitre 10 and Jolt launch fast-charging EV partnership in Auckland
- 2 Cheap Cars to detail half-year results this month
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Here’s a couple of recent posts:
- Nismo 400R r33 skyline! Went through auction today and it broke the system because the auction system ran out of zeros
- Customer out test driving cars right now. He has a digital recording device so he can take audio notes
- Who went to AutoTalkLive? Any feedback?
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.