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// Watch: We try FSD Supervised – and it is coming to NZ!
Tesla’s most advanced driver-assist system yet is about to arrive in New Zealand. Called Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD-S), it takes Autopilot beyond being just an assistant to something far closer to the self-driving experience long promised by the brand.
- AutoFile says Full self-driving coming to NZ
- Driven says Tesla to introduce Full Self-Driving in New Zealand
- Driven says Tesla to launch Full Self Driving Down Under – and we’ve tested it!
- Stuff Motoring says Impressive and terrifying: We test Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ in Australia
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla preparing to launch Full Self-Driving in New Zealand
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// SUV gets plugged in
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Skoda puts fun back into the ute sector
Literally, for this ute concept is known as Felicia Fun. It pays homage to the original built between 1998 and 2000. That car didn’t take itself too seriously and this latest example doesn’t either, according to designer Julien Petitseigneur.
// Nissan drops out of top 10 for global auto sales
For the first time in 16 years, Nissan is no longer in the top 10 for global auto sales. It ranked 11th through the first half of 2025.
// BYD New Zealand to offer Atto 3 Tesla charging fix
BYD New Zealand will make the charging harness fix for Atto 3 Tesla Supercharger compatibility issues available to local customers following the solution’s development in Australia.
// Are Kiwis falling out of love with their favourite car brands?
For 37 years straight, Toyota has been New Zealand’s best-selling carmaker. And, it’s not hard to see why.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric vehicles reach tipping point in China, surge to 51% market share
The majority of the world’s electric vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs) are both built and sold in China.
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