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// NZ’s FTN Motion launches equity crowdfund with $3m target
Wellington-based electric motorcycle company FTN Motion has launched an equity crowdfunding effort to raise $3 million from retail investors and customers.
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// Assault charges possible following Wellington dealer attack
Gasley‘s Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat showroom was targeted by ‘Restore Passenger Rail’ protesters, who said they were demonstrating against luxury car sales.
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// Meridian Zero public EV charging stations no longer free from September 27
Meridian Energy’s Zero EV charging stations will switch from free AC charging to a 50 cents per kWh flat rate from Wednesday September 27.
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// Aston Martin DB5 celebrates 60th birthday
Can you believe it? Six decades have passed since the Aston Martin DB5 was first revealed to the world, with the British carmaker today celebrating the iconic model’s birthday.
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// Electric Mini Cooper JCW spotted without camouflage
The fully electric Mini Cooper JCW has been spotted without camouflage,
// Survey suggests NZ EV ownership surpasses ICE by 2035
A survey commissioned by the BMW Group finds 53% of New Zealanders will consider purchasing an EV in the future.
// Dealership carjacking leaves salesperson shaken and sore
A salesperson from Cheap Deals on Wheels in Hamilton has been left shaken up and with…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// I Have Mixed Feelings About Collapsible Spare Tires
I recently came across a very interesting video on YouTube showing how an Audi EV now comes with an innovative spare tire.
// 2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Green Loans for UBCO 2×2 electric motorbikes
A list of banks and financial institutions in New Zealand where the UBCO 2X2 may be eligible for a Green Loan has been provided by UBCO.
// ‘Surprise’ Toyota Hilux reveal teased for next year
Hot on the heels of the Hilux GR Sport and 48-volt hybrid Hilux announcements comes the news that there’s more to come for Toyota’s popular ute.
// Grant applications open for automotive industry
The Inspiring Futures Foundation, which provides financial and educational support for those working in the automotive…
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- Jaguar launches I-Pace car sharing pilot
- Polestar CEO in Bernstein Strategic Decision Conference
- Car loan arrears hit six-year high
- 2 Cheap clarifies deal details
- NZ’s classic car sector is worth $11 billion, new survey suggests
- Peugeot unveils fully electric E-3008 with up to 700km of range
- Are EVs a fire risk for insurers?
- Iveco supplies vehicle to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
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