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// Chery/Omoda launch includes EV model
The long-expected return of Chery vehicles to New Zealand – though under the new Omoda brand – is getting a little closer with confirmation of its initial range.
- AutoCar says Omoda will become NZ’s newest car brand when it arrives in 2024
- Driven says EV and ICE Omoda 5: Chinese brand Chery picks its NZ launch models
- Stuff Motoring says Another Chinese carmaker makes Kiwi debut with electric SUV
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// An EV for less than a diesel: LDV slashes EV ute price to $50k
The only all-electric ute available in the New Zealand market has just had a massive price cut, dropping down to less than the price asked for the diesel version of the same vehicle.
- AutoCar says NZ’s only electric ute has been given a massive $23k discount
- Stuff Motoring says Cheaper than a Ford Ranger: Electric ute gets huge discount
- EVs and Beyond says LDV NZ slashes e-ute price
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// BYD announces dedicated fleet team for NZ
BYD Auto NZ has formed a team of fleet experts dedicated to assisting with all fleet and leasing enquiries,
- EVs and Beyond says BYD Auto NZ’s fleet team
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// Ford lands go-faster Puma ST
Ford is bolstering the Puma range with the new ST model, bringing more performance to the small SUV.
- AutoCar says Hotted-up Ford Puma ST now on sale in NZ
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// World’s first solar-powered SUV goes 620 miles without charging
A car said to be the “world’s first off-road solar-powered vehicle” able to connect remote areas with scant charging capabilities has completed a 1000km test drive across Morocco and the Sahara.
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// New emissions rules unveiled
The final timetable for shifting to tougher vehicle exhaust emissions standards for new and used imports has been released and takes heed of a key concern raised by an industry association.
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// Polestar teams up with Kiwi company
Polestar has opted for New-Zealand based Evnex as its preferred home-charging hardware provider across the Tasman.
// IT expert joins Geneva board
Geneva Finance has announced the appointment of Laurence Goodman as a director.
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- Porsche wants to ‘save the manual’ one 911 and 718 at a time
- More e-buses from Kinetic for Canterbury
- GM New Zealand launches certified collision repair network
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