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// Hyundai unveils Ioniq 9 SUV in Los Angeles
Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the Ioniq 9 three-row all-electric SUV at the mid-century modern Goldstein House in Los Angeles.
- AutoCar says Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 Three-Row EV Arriving H2 Next Year
- Driven says Hyundai reveals Ioniq 9 electric people mover
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// Cut-price electric 6-seater SUV coming to NZ next year
The latest carmaker to arrive in New Zealand, Leapmotor, has confirmed the next model it has sights on, and it’s a fully electric three-row SUV.
- AutoFile says Electric plans for dealer group
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// Geely coming to NZ – Announces Strategic Partnership with Giltrap Group
Geely Auto has announced a strategic partnership with the Giltrap Group, appointing it as the country’s official distributor.
- AutoTalk says Giltrap grabs Geely for New Zealand
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// Govt earns a pass from MTA
Progress on roads of national significance, immigration, and clean car standards has earned the Government a pass in the Motor Trade Association’s (MTA) annual ‘Warrant of Fitness’ check.
- AutoCar says MTA Issues A Pass Mark for Govt But More Action Needed
- AutoFile says Government ‘giving glaciers a bad name’
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// Two Medium SUVs Ace ANCAP Crash Tests
The Omoda 5 ICE models already have a five-star safety rating from ANCAP.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Auckland City Toyota GM celebrates ten-year milestone
Auckland City Toyota general manager Shae Wright has been recognised by Armstrong’s and Toyota New Zealand for his ten years of service to the dealership group.
// Contenders for annual award
Judges to evaluate 11 models over the coming months to decide car of the year winner.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Honda unveils all-solid-state EV battery production line for the first time
Honda has been promising to unlock the power of all-solid-state EV batteries for several years.
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- Staff vote Nissan ANZ a ‘Great Place to Work’
- Bridgestone NZ wins sixth consecutive quality service award for tyre retailing
- Ford Looks to Cut Almost 5000 Jobs in Europe
- The Toyota Hilux has been identified as New Zealand’s most stolen vehicle over a six-month period from May to October 2024.
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