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// Premium brand ready for launch
PHEVs with special off-road technology set to kickstart Denza’s arrival down under this year.
- EVs and Beyond says BYD’s DENZA brand targets premium NZ market
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// Polestar 3 updates give more of the good stuff
Following an update, Polestar 3 gets 350kW charging capability and adds a 500kW Performance model. There’s also a leap in onboard processing power.
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// Transport sector liquidations soar
New credit report also shows improving vehicle loan arrears as it identifies hope of more positive economic outlook.
// New study ranks world’s cheapest and costliest nations to charge an EV
Ireland is the most expensive country in the world to charge an electric vehicle at home, while Laos is the cheapest.
// New Ferrari boss for down under
President ready to “write the next chapter of Ferrari’s legacy in Australia and New Zealand”.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Entry of Radar Ignites War in Philippines’ Electric Pickup Truck Segment
The foundation of the Philippine pickup market, long cemented by diesel-powered fixtures like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, is now undergoing its most significant disruption yet.
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- Toyota NZ slims Camry down to ZR model only
- Toyota to lift fast-charger rollout at Japan dealers
- BMW X1 makeover is Neue Klasse comprehensive
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- Kia names its price for the EV4 sedan
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