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// Evolution over revolution: Nissan unveils updated Leaf
Rumors continue to swirl that the next comprehensive update for the Nissan Leaf will see the…
- AutoCar says Nissan gives Leaf a facelift but nothing else
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// New Nissan X-Trail set to land in late 2022
Nissan’s local arm has announced that its updated X-Trail is set to make its local debut in late 2022, as it aims to do battle with the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5.
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// NZ gets more ultrafast EV chargers, first electric milk tanker, and concrete mixer
The government is throwing nearly $6.5 million behind a range of different electric vehicle projects, including the country’s first EV milk tanker and a solar-paneled bus.
- Driven says New Zealand set to get first electric milk tanker after government funding boost
- EVs and Beyond says Government funds 26 e-mobility projects
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// Giltrap go next level with a one-of-a-kind immersive showroom in a shopping mall
Somehow, shopping malls still exist in a world where the internet prevails over everything. And now you can even buy supercars from one.
- AutoFile says Giltrap unveils high-tech store
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// Will Lamborghini put the Aventador back into production following ship fiasco?
If the name ‘Felicity Ace’ doesn’t mean anything to you, you probably aren’t alone, but it’s the ship that recently caught fire off the coast of Portugal with hundreds of new vehicles onboard.
- Stuff Motoring says Ship fire creates a unique problem for Lamborghini
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// Interim chief at MTA
Ian Pike has been appointed as the interim chief executive officer of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) following the departure of Craig Pomare.
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// MG teases electric hatch to rival the Volkswagen ID.3
Off the back of its successful ZS EV, MG’s next pure electric venture looks set to be either a hatchback or an even smaller crossover.
// Smooth transfer for franchise
Wanganui Toyota has become part of Manawatu & TRC Toyota following a change of ownership at the end of last year.
// Supply shortage looming for MG ZS EV
New Zealand’s most affordable pure electric vehicle is set to become even harder for customers to get their hands on, with a potential supply shortage on the cards.
// LDV full steam ahead on electrics
LDV was amongst the front runners to deliver an electric van, the LDV EV80 arriving in the noughties.
// Polestar seeks help for climate-neutral car
Polestar is collaborating with global suppliers to speed up the development of a climate-neutral car, and also…
// Video: E-mobility expo in Norway this June
Billed as the world’s largest exhibition of electric mobility for 2022, the EVS35 expo is planned…
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- All-electric EQC – pay 50% of the drive away price now and 50% later, with 0% interest.
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.