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// Zeekr 7X price confirmed for New Zealand
Zeekr, the premium EV brand under Geely’s portfolio, has officially confirmed New Zealand pricing for its new 7X SUV, promising luxury, performance and ultra-fast charging at a sharp entry point.
- EVs and Beyond says Zeekr 7X confirmed for New Zealand from $69,990
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// Carbn completes NZGIF buyout with PCG backing
Sustainable mobility company Carbn has completed a management buyout of New Zealand Green Investment Finance’s (NZGIF) shareholding, with backing from Private Capital Group (PCG) giving the leadership team full control of the business.
- AutoCar says Carbn Executive Team Takes Control in NZGIF Buyout
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// Volkswagen Tayron New Zealand pricing, specification: getting more costs…
The new Volkswagen Tayron seven-seater is the next-generation Tiguan Allspace by any other name.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New chief for dealerships
Cornel Marais appointed to “raise the bar for performance” at three Auckland sites.
// Toyota launches precautionary Yaris Cross camera campaign
Toyota New Zealand has initiated a Customer Satisfaction Campaign for 956 Toyota Yaris Cross vehicles due to a potential issue affecting camera sensors in the Panoramic View Monitor system.
// Research shows electric car discount could halve vehicle emissions
New research shows that continuing Australia’s Electric Car Discount policy until 2035 could halve vehicle emissions compared with ending the policy earlier, while tripling value for money through health, environmental and economic benefits.
// Mitsubishi has renewed its Eclipse Cross
However, it is only announced as an EV for the EU at present. The fully electric crossover is a key part of Mitsi’s renewed line-up and is essentially a rebadged Renault Scenic.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hydrogen Freight Fizzles As Batteries Take Over Global Trucking
The debate over whether hydrogen or batteries will dominate freight trucking has been settled by the market, not by opinion. T
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- Hyundai’s new Concept Three is a compact EV gambit
- Fairfax marks one year of its electric refrigerated trailer
- Timperley replaces Morris for AutoTalk Live Christchurch; Tables almost sold out
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 130
- Marque ups FleetPartners stake
- Nissan’s cost-cutting efforts zero in on design studios
- Mercedes-AMG priming electric two-door GT coupe
- Clive Palmer is building Australia’s largest car museum
- The simple car door handle that could be banned
- Maserati Acqua di Parma collaboration: along came a Spyder
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