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// Hyundai’s mid-engined supercar dreams are dead video
It’s official – Hyundai will no longer build a mid-engined supercar to spearhead the N division.
- AutoCar says Hyundai’s mid-engine supercar officially canned
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// New BMW M2 leaked ahead of reveal
Leaked images have appeared on the internet of the next generation BMW M2, revealing its design in full.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric Utes For Australia & New Zealand
While EV enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand might be holding out for a Rivian or a Ford F-150 Lightning, they may have to make do with the Chinese LDV T60 EV (eT60) instead.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Skoda reportedly planning electric Octavia
While the world continues to turn to SUVs, Skoda is pushing on with its other vehicles.
// Views sought on finance laws
Government says “feedback will be used to improve the design of CCCFA
// Toyota to end production in Russia
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced plans to terminate production at its St. Petersburg plant and suspend sales in Russia.
// Power plan targets EV drivers
‘Roaming’ charging plan aims to encourage uptake of low-emissions cars.
// Elon Musk may regret putting Tesla’s first European plant in Germany
Increasing red tape may make Elon Musk regret putting Tesla’s first European plant in Germany
ONE LINERS
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- Turners extends car network
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HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.