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// Wellington Tesla showroom set to open late 2023

Tesla is reportedly inching closer to opening its second New Zealand showroom, in the form of a new site in Ngauranga Gorge, Wellington.

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// More than 100 car keys stolen in Hamilton Turners theft

Turners Automotive Group’s Hamilton site on Te Rapa Road was the victim of a comprehensive theft over the weekend.

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// Zeekr 009 is a quick-moving luxury MPV

Geely, the parent company of Volvo and Lotus, has unveiled the luxurious, all-electric Zeekr 009 multi-purpose vehicle complete with over 800km of range and an interior fit for a king.

// EU Commissioner pushes carmakers to keep producing combustion engines

Carmakers are being pushed by EU Internal Market Commissioner, Thierry Breton, to keep producing internal combustion engines in order to generate jobs and exports.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Mass-Produced Solid State Batteries At Least 10 Years Away: StoreDot

Extreme fast charge battery technology startup says automakers should be considering semi-solid batteries in the medium term.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Contest shortlists top SUVs

Finalists for three key categories at the New Zealand Car of the Year Awards have been announced.

// AutoTalk Live! ready to go

AutoTalk Live!, a new concept in dealer networking and professional development, has begun, with the first event held this week on Friday November 11 in West Auckland.

// ASB joins banks offering EV assistance

ASB customers can now upgrade to an EV with the new ASB Better Homes Top Up offering a 1% per annum fixed interest rate for three years.

// Nissan may snub Renault revamp over sharing tech with Geely

Nissan Motor Co. is willing to walk away from a deal with Renault to re-balance their alliance amid concerns the French carmaker wants to license hundreds of jointly developed patented technologies to other players,

// Australia’s popular vehicle brands’ progress to zero emissions

New analysis shows major vehicle manufacturers popular in Australia are starting to get serious about zero emissions.

// Hawke’s Bay Toyota confirms new general sales manager

Sales manager veteran Blaine Barrett has been confirmed as Hawke’s Bay Toyota’s new general sales manager.

// Mini NZ launches 5-year warranty structure

Mini New Zealand has announced that all new local Mini sales will now come with a more comprehensive warranty package.

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