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// New VW pocket rocket lands in NZ, gets slight price hike
The first examples of Volkswagen’s updated Golf R have arrived in New Zealand showrooms,
- Stuff Motoring says The VW Golf R has landed
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// New director at 2 Cheap Cars
Tim Cook joins NZAI and says it is “well-positioned for opportunities”.
- AutoTalk says Tim Cook confirmed as new director of 2 Cheap Cars
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// Tesla earnings 7 times more than a year ago on strong sales
Tesla reported Wednesday that its first-quarter net earnings were over seven times greater than a year ago,
- AutoCar says Tesla reports more than $18.7 billion in revenue in Q1
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla has great first quarter in spite of issues
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// Lincoln reveals concept SUV and it has just one pedal
Lincoln’s first electric vehicle concept was revealed overnight, and it depicts what the future of the luxury marque may look…
// Tesla set to open NZ Supercharger network to all EVs
There is good news for those hoping to charge their non-Tesla electric vehicles by making use of the Tesla Supercharger network.
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// Ford Patents Tank Turn For F-150 Lightning
Rivian demonstrated this feature to the pickup world, but Ford may bring it to production first.
// More On Volkwagen’s Plans To Catch Tesla: Software Is King
Boss Herbert Diess knows VW is late to the game, but he has plans in place to prepare employees for the future.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Electric-only SUV likely to replace Mini Clubman
While we can count on the three-door hatch to remain relatively consistent in Mini’s electrified future, it is looking like the rest of the range will get a shake-up
// Dealer hit by criminals twice in a week
Police investigate after the suspect reportedly uses a stolen identity to take the car.
// CATL launches battery swap service in China
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, has officially launched its Evogo battery swap service in China
// Inflation hits 30-year high
Second-hand car prices play a significant part in driving up annual figures.
// BMW shows off a bold new face for the 7
BMW has revealed the new seventh-generation 7 Series with a bold new face that adds to the polarising effect of the front end by introducing a split headlight arrangement alongside the now-expected huge grille.
// Firms team up over hydrogen cars
Toyota NZ partners with eight companies for a vehicle-sharing scheme.
// Lexus reveals its first dedicated EV
Lexus has revealed its first EV on a dedicated platform, the RZ 450e.
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- The Audi Urbansphere concept is a 5.5m luxury van
- This electric bus has an enormous 738 kWh battery
- Ford suspends orders of Mustang Mach-E
- Carlos Ghosn faces arrest warrant in French probe
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