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// Polestar 3 development nears completion
After a fortnight’s hot weather testing in the United Arab Emirates, Polestar 3 development is nearing completion with production planned to start in the first quarter of 2024.
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan confirms it will phase out petrol models, but with a catch
Japanese carmaker Nissan is the latest brand to pledge it will be axing all of its petrol and diesel models in favour of EVs.
- EVs and Beyond says New Nissan models for Europe will be ‘100% electric’
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// Ford now offers digital number plates as an accessory in the US
Over in the United States, Ford has become the first carmaker in the world to offer digital number plates as a dealer-approved accessory for its cars.
// Clean-car weights need tackling
Problems with how vehicles are assessed by their weight under the clean car standard (CCS) need to be tackled by the next government.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Genesis reveals newly designed GV80 and GV80 coupe
The redesigned GV80 and Genesis’ first coupe SUV, the GV80 Coupe, have been unveiled in Korea.
// Jump in green power
New Zealand achieved 91 per cent renewable electricity generation in the June 2023 quarter for a 10 per cent increase on the same period last year.
// BMW will use AI to predict your next service need
BMW has announced its groundbreaking Proactive Care initiative, a customer service offering that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify potential service requirements
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// Online Vehicle Valuation Tool Comparison
Here’s a direct comparison of Online Vehicle Valuation tools commonly used in NZ, including TradeMe, CarJam and Redbook.
You’ll be surprised how different they are.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Lifted Rivian R1T With 38-Inch Tires Looks Ready For The Apocalypse
A $150,000 silent cruising machine for all the preppers out there.
// The Potential Of Solar Cars In The World
A new study, modeling the potential of solar-powered vehicles in the urban context in 100 cities across the world, shows that solar energy provides a range between 11 and 29 km per day, reducing charging needs by half.
ONE LINERS
- Two electric utes for Christchurch rangers
- Greg Murphy’s old Holden Commodore V8 Supercar is up for sale
- Giltrap Supercar Show goes from zero to $200,000 to benefit Starship Foundation
- Toyota to triple EV production as competition with BYD, Tesla heats up
- A fully electric Honda sports car could be revealed next month
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