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// Distributor confirms 2022 Opel Corsa-e retail pricing
In the run-up to the brand’s public launch next week Opel New Zealand has confirmed its recommended retail pricing for the electric and ICE versions of its Corsa light hatchback.
- AutoCar says Drive a new Opel at brand experience day in Auckland
- AutoTalk says Armstrong’s shows off stunning Opel dealership
- Driven says Opel is expanding its NZ launch lineup with more small cars
- Stuff Motoring says All-electric Opel Corsa here next month video
- EVs and Beyond says Opel to host brand public experience day in Auckland
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// The future of Ports of Auckland: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew…
- AutoFile says Rumours over port’s future
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// Tesla, Ford and VW sound the death knell for driverless car hype
Ford has shut down its autonomous car division and Tesla is under criminal investigation of its Full Self-Driving claims.
- Stuff Motoring says Ford disbands Argo AI autonomous vehicle unit
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// Mercedes-Benz recalls C-Class, GLS, GLE
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has issued a selection of recalls concerning some of its most popular models; namely four variants of its C-Class line-up, the GLS, and the GLE.
// Toyota drops global production targets
It’s reported that Toyota has told some of its suppliers that it has lowered its production…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EU officially inks complete ban on new combustion vehicles from 2035 onward
Following over five years of debate and a steadfast proposal introduced last year, the EU has agreed upon its first terms under a “Fit for 55” package to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Europe and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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// Could the Honda Power Pack Exchanger be the future of electric mobility?
Honda has begun the sale of its ‘Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:’ battery swapping station in Japan recently which could catch on as an alternative solution to recharging electric vehicle batteries.
// Australian importer working toward resumption of BYD Atto 3 deliveries
EV Direct Australia managing director Luke Todd has told Wheels magazine that his organization is working with the…
// BMW unveils expanse of new M2 Performance Parts
BMW has unveiled a variety of model-specific M2 Performance Parts which will go on sale as retrofit accessories when the…
// Shiny vehicles are happy vehicles
Although not necessarily based on actual real science, we all know that a sparklingly clean car offers up far more performance than a dirty one.
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