HOT TOPIC
// Jeep unveils its first fully electric vehicles
Jeep has marked World EV Day by debuting its first dedicated electric vehicles, while simultaneously detailing its future plug-in plans.
- AutoCar says Jeep unveils three new electric SUVs
HOT TOPIC
// The “fastest, most powerful” pick-up arrives in New Zealand
The fastest, most-powerful mass-produced truck is the call Ram Trucks is shouting out across the land of the long white cloud, with the American brand’s 1500 TRX model officially arriving in New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Ballistic Ram 1500 TRX arrives in New Zealand
HOT TOPIC
// Drive Electric: World EV Day worth celebrating
Mark Gilbert is the chair of Drive Electric, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the benefits of making e-mobility mainstream and encourages accelerated electric vehicle uptake across the country.
- AutoFile says Celebrating rise of EVs
- Driven says World EV Day: What does being green really mean?
- EVs and Beyond says Drive Electric marks World EV Day
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BEST OF THE REST
// EVs with five-star safety
Tesla Model Y sets Ancap record with score of 98 per cent for safety-assist pillar. Plus: Kia Niro and Genesis GV60.
// Leaf batteries come full circle at Nissan casting plant
Nissan Australia is launching a circular economy project in Victoria, with the Nissan Casting Australia Plant (NCAP) to use recycled Leaf batteries to power part of its production facility.
// Nissan NZ awards Women in Automotive Scholarship
Nissan’s local arm has named the first recipient of its Women in Automotive Scholarship award.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford CEO wants to compete with Tesla, will meet with dealers to lower EV prices
Ford is not backing down from a showdown with Tesla as the EV race heats up. According to a new report, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley will meet with dealers next week in a bid to lower the price of its electric vehicles to compete with Tesla.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mercedes van deal with Rivian opens door to broader partnership
Mercedes-Benz and Rivian Automotive’s plans to jointly build electric vans in Europe is a potential win-win that could lead to further collaboration as an established manufacturer looks to share costs and an inexperienced company struggles to scale up.
// Take Charge Expo to electrify Christchurch
The hottest EV in town, the BYD Atto 3, will be at the Take Charge Christchurch Expo next weekend.
// Croydon Wholesalers pays a unique tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
West Auckland used car dealership Croydon Wholesalers is paying its respect to the overnight death of Queen Elizabeth II in its own unique manner.
// Children driving the EV future
Children are playing a key role in accelerating the switch to electric cars, although many are unable yet to get behind the wheel themselves.
// NZAI AGM round-up, ute deluge: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.
// Green hydrogen for scheme
Companies join forces for cars in sharing scheme to be powered by 100 percent green fuel.
ONE LINERS
- New Vespa colours to brighten up summer
- ChargeNet opens Rotorua hypercharger, begins hunt for Wellington site
- Utes, EVs star in NZ sales for August: a month of extremes
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm arrives: Kiwis, your $350k road racer is ready
- Next-gen Mitsubishi Triton could go electric
- Geneva targets ongoing growth
- VTNZ parent company appoints new board chair
- Geneva Finance shareholders re-elect director
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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