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// Jeep confirms Grand Cherokee L pricing, two-row PHEV on its way
Jeep is launching its Grand Cherokee L SUV in New Zealand next month, while a plug-in hybrid three-row model is…
- Stuff Motoring says Jeep’s new Grand Cherokee heading here video
- EVs and Beyond says Ateco considering Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV for NZ
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// Lexus’ next-gen NX SUV is on the way but won’t get you a rebate
Lexus New Zealand’s electric range is welcoming the addition of a self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid NX SUV to its fleet.
- AutoTalk says Lexus dealers taking LX 500d orders for 2023 delivery
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// Confusion reigns when driverless car does a runner from police
An autonomous Chevrolet Bolt appeared to do a runner after it was pulled over by US police. But it was actually doing …
// Orders open for new MG ZS EV
The new MG ZS EV is open for orders, available from $49,990 driveaway for the Excite and $52,990 driveaway for the range-topping Essence.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Do EV brakes and tires cause more particulate pollution?
Huge amounts of misinformation about EVs are churned out each day—and some of this has been coming from the UK’s top environmental official.
// Worried About The Battery In Your Electric Car? Don’t Be. Drive Happy
You have questions about electric car batteries. Wired has answers.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Bentley set to revive the Mulsanne as an electric sportscar
Bentley plans to revive the Mulsanne model by the end of the decade, albeit replacing the 6.75-liter turbo V8 with…
// Study finds EV trucks save 50% more CO2 than EV cars
The electric pick-up market continues to be the talk of the town, with Elon Musk recently confirming that Tesla Cybertruck production will commence in 2023.
// Luxury electrifying – Lexus
Lexus New Zealand says the luxury market is electrifying rapidly, and that is playing well for the hybrid-heavy brand.
// NZ to accelerate emissions cuts
The Greenhouse Gas Inventory release from the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) underlines the case for accelerated action to reduce emissions, says climate change minister James Shaw.
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- The S1 Speedster is a Corvette for the extra rich
- Subaru confirms local pricing for the all-new WRX
- Mercedes-Benz wants to halve its carbon footprint by 2030
- Industry reminded on Easter and Anzac trading hours
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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