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// Ford Says Two-Thirds of Kiwis Want An Electrified Vehicle
According to a recent Ford survey, over 60 per cent of Kiwis are considering an electrified vehicle in the next five years (*see note below).
- AutoTalk says EV research reveals clear misunderstandings in NZ market
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// High performer on its way
All-new BMW M5 Touring combines petrol and electric drive units to deliver a top speed of 305kph.
// Hamilton used car dealer seeks unreturned Volkswagen Golf R
Hamilton used-car dealer 4Guys Autobahn is seeking the return of a White 2016 Volkswagen Golf R, which was taken for a test drive but has yet to be returned.
IN OTHER NEWS
// NZ Autocar has a new owner
NZ Autocar magazine has been sold to Auto Media Group. Under the new ownership structure, well-known industry publisher Richard Edwards will take over.
// BEV sales ‘plummeted’ – Colonial Motor Company report
The artificial stimulus provided to the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market disappeared with the removal of the Clean Car Discount (a rebate and a fee) from January 1, 2024, exposing how distorting government interference in the automotive market had become.
// Off-grid EV charging demand growing
The rapidly growing global EV market brings great demand for new charging infrastructure, including conductive charging, battery swapping, and wireless charging.
// Ford CEO confirms no replacements for ‘boring’ fan favourites
A few years ago Ford announced it was dropping every passenger vehicle from its line-up in America, save for the Mustang.
// Elena Ford meets Kiwi dealers in Melbourne
Ford Australia and New Zealand president Andrew Birkic and Ford International Markets president Kay Hart recently hosted Elena Ford, the Blue Oval’s chief dealer engagement officer, for a dealer council event in Melbourne.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker.
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- Audi’s ultimate limited-edition wagon arrives in NZ
- Ferrari’s first electric supercar in 2025
- Team Porsche New Zealand opens applications for 2025 scholarship
- Guangzhou Shipyard completes second BYD ro-ro vessel
- Port car movements drop
- Bentley is Another Brand To Pare Back Electric Plans
- Koreans Keen to Cut LFP Battery Costs
- Volkswagen Wants to be the Nice Guy of Car Design
- Funky six-wheeler Porsche 944 ute is up for auction
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