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// Chinese carmaker Omoda prepares for 2024 NZ arrival
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Chinese carmaker Chery – via its sub-brand Omoda – would be relaunching in the New Zealand market.
- AutoCar says Omoda NZ releases more details about its incoming C5 SUV
- AutoTalk says OMODA New Zealand to launch ICE and BEV C5 SUV variants
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// 2024 Suzuki Swift unveiled in Japan with hybrid power
One of New Zealand’s all-time favourite hatchbacks has been given a big update, with the covers quietly being pulled off the new 2024 Suzuki Swift in Japan.
- Stuff Motoring says NZ’s best-selling cheap car gets a big update
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// New Polestar 2 gets more range, efficiency, performance
Polestar 2 range, efficiency and performance have improved as part of updates for the 2024 model while reducing its carbon footprint.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Videos to ‘kick-start’ BYD journey
BYD Atto 3 enthusiast, tv personality and journalist Carly Flynn features in a BYD Auto New Zealand video series designed to help BYD owners “kick-start” their BYD journey.
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// Hey Tina, I love buying cars too!
But you can have the imported euros.
I pay top wholesale prices for NZ New vehicles under 10 years old.
You’ll receive fast, professional service. Instant payment, picked up and gone, usually within 2 working days. One of my customers had this to say: “Wayne’s sincerity shines through. An exceptional individual and a joy to work with.” Monish from Winger Motors.
Oh and also, if you let me know what stock you’re after, I’ll start sending you cars to price.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// U.S. Steel Pioneers Battery-Powered Locomotives, 1st In North America
The locomotives are expected to reduce airborne particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions by 385 tons – the equivalent emissions of 7,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles.
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- Rimac Nevera sets new world record by reversing at 276km/h
- GM putting NZ$550m into New York plant’s EV drive units
- Upcoming $42k Tesla BEV to be made in Germany: report
- Kia EV5, the medium-sized electric SUV you might really want
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