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// Porsche 911 hybrid reportedly arriving sooner than expected
The revered Porsche 911 is set to embrace hybrid technology sooner than anticipated, marking a significant milestone in its storied lineage.
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// Volta Trucks filing for bankruptcy
Volta Trucks, maker of the Volta Zero electric truck, has reportedly taken steps to file for bankruptcy proceedings.
// Global auto parts supplier to open Wellington branch
Global auto parts supplier OnlyDrive is entering the New Zealand market with a new branch set to open in Wellington.
// ‘Relief’ over policy changes
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is relieved after concerns it raised about proposed alterations to the vehicle exhaust emissions rule were “considered … and the necessary changes made”.
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// Mazda CX-70 delayed to 2024, electric SUV to follow in 2025
The highly anticipated Mazda CX-70, initially set to launch in 2023, has been delayed until next year, as confirmed by Mazda North America CEO, Tom Donnelly, in a conversation with Automotive News.
// EVs feature at Mt Smart Next-Gen Motorsport Day
Rally driver Hayden Paddon will launch the ‘Hyundai New Zealand Next-Gen Motorsport Day’ on Saturday October 28 at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium Mt Smart – a free entry event hosted by ACE Motorsport.
// Nearly 50 BEVs at Christchurch November expo
The latest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be showcased at the Take Charge Christchurch Expo on November 25 and 26.
// Repair or refund – Trader’s choice Burns v Market Cars Ltd
In this case, the purchaser, Timothy Burns, works in the film industry and was looking for a four-wheel drive vehicle he could use to travel to remote locations.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GM offers $1400 to ’20-22 Chevy Bolt owners who don’t get battery replacement
As the latest step in the saga of recalled Chevy Bolts, GM is offering owners of ’20-22 Bolts early payment of $1,400 of an anticipated class action settlement in exchange for installing a piece of diagnostics software that the company says will detect whether batteries require a full replacement.
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- Prioritise apprenticeship scheme for industries with most need
- NZ’s first electric ute replacement details under wraps
- Telsa earnings and revenue drop in Q3
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- Puma prowls into view
- Australian High Court pulls plug on Victoria’s EV road user charge
- Toyota previews electric ute and Land Cruiser concepts for JMS
- Tom Walkinshaw Racing reborn to make bespoke performance cars
- Greenpeace slams popular carmakers over lack of EV urgency
- CarPlay users mostly just listening to AM/FM radio
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