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// Polestar opens its first showroom in New Zealand

Polestar has opened its first showroom – sorry, Space – in Newmarket, Auckland.

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// Nissan to continue using the NISMO name in its electric future

For Nissan lovers and race fans, NISMO is a rather special word. It’s a word that epitomizes speed and grunt…

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BEST OF THE REST

// One-size-fits-all Škoda Fabia arriving in June

Škoda New Zealand has confirmed that it will solely market the Monte Carlo variant of the all-new fourth-generation Fabia light hatchback when it arrives in June.

// It’s an R thing: Volkswagen’s performance offensive

The Volkswagen Passenger Car electrification roadmap isn’t been drawn up as quickly as the Giltrap Group distributed brand would like in New Zealand,

// Second-generation Lexus NX is 95 percent new and 100 percent electrified

Lexus New Zealand already enjoys a very high share of electrified vehicles in its overall sales mix: 72 percent last year. But when it comes to the second-generation NX, it’ll be 100 percent.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Lexus Finalized 800-Volt Architecture, But Not All EVs Will Get It

Lexus chief engineer Takashi Watanabe says that only EVs with 100-kWh or larger batteries are candidates for 800 volts.

// GM’s Plan For Overtaking Tesla Centers On Making Cheaper EVs: CEO

Mary Barra is confident that GM can pivot and snatch the world’s largest EV maker title from Tesla by building affordable EVs.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Brabus ‘Crawler’ revealed as the most extreme G-Wagen ever

Brabus is known for taking “normal” Mercedes-AMG models and turning them into even crazier fire-breathing performance machines, but its latest creation might be the best ever.

// Meet and greet and the industry’s future at AADA

New Zealand dealers should not miss two live panel discussions about the future of the used car market and electric vehicles at the upcoming Australian Automotive Dealers Association Expo and Convention in Brisbane on June 2 and 3.

// Penrose top of the class

Christchurch driver scoops trophy for New Zealand academy programme.

// VW sees better chip supplies in second half boosting output

Volkswagen expects the protracted shortage of semiconductors to ease during the second half of the year and contribute to a surge in output, offsetting months of curtailments.

// BMW reports Q1 performance, demand for premium cars strong

In the midst of a tumultuous period for vehicle manufacturers worldwide, BMW has reported that it had a strong opening quarter.

// Government confirms more money for electric fleets

The government has confirmed additional funding for its own fleets to switch to electric, as part of it’s decarbonization plans.

// EV imports accelerate

Value of passenger cars sets new record as low-emitters increase market share.

// Fierce inferno tears through 50 cars

A towering inferno has caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage at an auction warehouse in Adelaide’s north, though authorities are saying it could have been worse.

// Unleash the Beast: Rezvani tease 1000hp hypercar

Exclusive carmaker Rezvani has announced a second Beast is on its way, and it will pack a punch worth more…

// The Insider: The rise of the luxury vehicle sector

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Steve Kenchington explains how brands are innovating to reimagine high-end cars

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  • Ferrari reveals one-off creation based on the F8
  • Mercedes-AMG unveils one-of-a-kind Will.i.am collaboration dubbed ‘The Flip’
  • Subaru STI prices begin to soar in NZ, Australia
  • Revealed:] This is what customers hate about getting their car serviced and repaired
  • Aston Martin CEO to step down, be replaced by ex-Ferrari chief
  • Ferrari is building a new V12 for its SUV
  • Pure petrol cars almost outnumbered by electrified cars in Europe

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