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// Pricing revealed for NZ’s 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 58kWh rear motor version is priced from $79,990 (including GST), and the 72.6kWH rear motor model has a $89,990 starting price.
- Stuff Motoring says Hyundai upgrades the Ioniq 5, price remains the same
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// Hyundai Ioniq 6 has 614km range
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 due here next year will have about 614km (WLTP) range, says Hyundai Motor Company (HMC).
// Chinese carmakers struggling to make profit off EVs
Some of the biggest names in plug-in Chinese motoring have confirmed that, in spite of operating on the cutting edge of electric vehicle technology, they are struggling to generate income.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla (TSLA) stock plunges as Elon Musk reportedly agrees to finally buy Twitter
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) plunged this afternoon after it was reported that Elon Musk agreed to finally go through with his deal to buy Twitter.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Alpine A110 R adds lightness and gets track treatment
Many would think that to go faster, one would add more power. Alpine has done exactly the opposite with its A110 R and yet improves on performance drastically.
// Drive Electric appointments and new lifetime member
EV advocate Drive Electric has appointed three new board members at its recent annual general meeting and awarded former member Ewan Morris a life membership.
// Renault 4 makes a comeback as a show car
Thirty years after its original production, Renault has decided to bring back the iconic Renault 4 model in concept form.
// Business gloom starts to lift
Retail sector emerges as the most pessimistic about the economy as cost pressures continue and demand and staff numbers drop.
// BYD lifts prices for Atto 3, models ruled out for NZ
The local arm of BYD has lifted the price of its popular BYD Atto 3, just a few months after introducing the model to the New Zealand market.
// Insurer repeats award win
Expert panel assesses car insurance products before handing out annual gongs. Tower Insurance has scooped Canstar’s Car Insurer of the Year Award
ONE LINERS
- NZ-bound Toyota Corolla updates debut in Japan
- VTAC Hamilton in liquidation
- Fewer vehicle arrivals in September 2022
- Company reveals first Tesla Model Y rental fleet
- Used imports slump
- Honda’s new Hornet promises to be a flyer
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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