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// Volkswagen NZ releases pricing for ID.4 and ID.5
Volkswagen New Zealand has released specifications and pricing for the first of its fully electric ID models to grace our roads, the ID.4 and ID.5.
- Stuff Motoring says At long last, Volkswagen confirms local ID. pricing
- EVs and Beyond says VW ID.4 and ID.5 NZ pricing released
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// More details for all-new Ford Transit Custom revealed
Ford recently showcased its all-new electric Transit Custom at the IAA Transportation Show for 2022 in Hannover, Germany
- AutoCar says Ford showcases new Transit Custom
HOT TOPIC
// New directors on board
Chairman Chris Stephenson says VIA is “very lucky to have two people with such an expansive knowledge”. Frank Willett and Robert Young have been appointed to the board of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA).
- AutoTalk says VIA appoints new board members
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// Ford says it ‘learned a lot’ from Tesla
A senior Ford executive has admitted the brand has learnt from Tesla’s approach to selling electric vehicles.
// Nissan SR20DET engines to be reproduced in limited numbers
Nissan has given its blessing to Japanese dealership, tuner, and motorsport company Mercury Fujimori Japan to build a limited run of 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder SR20DET engines.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GAC Aion Unveils Rimac Nevera-Rivalling Electric Hypercar
With 1,225 horsepower, it sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a claimed 1.9 seconds.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Group makes more room for marque
Farmer Autovillage modernises its central hub after spending months on a “magnificent” makeover. A dealer group is celebrating the revamp of its Skoda showroom and in-house cafe, saying the changes have given all of its businesses a lift.
// Lexus dealership reportedly used a Tesla Model 3 photo
A New Zealand Lexus dealership which allegedly used a Tesla Model 3 interior photo in its social media campaign about safe driving tips has gained some global attention.
// MIA questions motorcycle inclusion in Clean Car Standard
The Motor Industry Association is “incredulous” motorcycles are included in the Clean Car Act, despite the official wording only mentioning cars, utes, SUVs, and vans under 3500kg.
// NZAI, 2 Cheap Cars aiming for big financial turnaround
The temporary six-month appointment of major shareholder David (Yusuke) Sena to the role of chief operating officer was confirmed at the annual shareholders meeting of New Zealand Automotive Investments (NZAI) on September 2.
// Volkswagen sets Porsche IPO at up to 9.4 billion euros
Volkswagen has set the price range for the multibillion-euro sale of a minority stake in luxury brand Porsche as it prepares an initial public offering to fund VW’s investments in new technologies and businesses including electric cars, software and services.
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- Pricing announced for updated BMW 3 Series
- Video: Meridian Energy launches EV charging network Zero
- Battery electric car sales spike
- Transport Minister Michael Wood rejects official advice on consultation for plans to ban cars on some roads
- Temsa unveils electric coach
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