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// Meet the Tecnica: Lamborghini’s latest Huracán supercar
Lamborghini’s new Huracán Tecnica is versatile. It’s something to bridge the gap between road and track. You can think of…
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// Honda to introduce 30 new EVs by 2030
It seems as though Honda is lagging behind a little when it comes to announcing its plan for electrification, but the automaker has announced it’ll introduce 30 new EVs by 2030.
- AutoCar says Honda going all in with EV investment, teases potential electric NSX
- Stuff Motoring says Japan’s Honda outlines strategy to forge ahead on EVs
- EVs and Beyond says Honda announces $58b investment in electric cars
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// There’ll always be an internal combustion MX-5, says Mazda
The MX-5 has been a staple of the Mazda brand ever since its debut at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989.
- AutoCar says Mazda renews its CX-5
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// Hyundai targeting fleets with Tucson Hybrid range
Hyundai NZ says the forthcoming hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its best-selling Tuscon SUV, will further grow its popularity in the fleet market.
- AutoCar says Tucson Hybrid pricing confirmed
- Stuff Motoring says Hyundai puts a big price tag on Tucson hybrid
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// Clean cars ‘running well overall’
Agency says it is working with industry “to resolve some bedding-in issues”.
- EVs and Beyond says Improvements sought to EV data system
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// The next gen Lexus NX is here
It won’t surprise you that the luxury car market is surging ahead, and that Lexus is riding the wave of…
// Distributors reconfirm commitment to National Fieldays
In spite of the postponement of the 2022 National Fieldays from mid-June to late-November some new vehicle distributors have reconfirmed their commitment to what is the largest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Are solid-state batteries always safer than Li-ion?
Many in the EV industry see solid-state batteries as the future, and one of the reasons is that the more stable solid electrolyte is expected to be safer than current liquid electrolytes.
// New report finds smart charging could reduce emissions from EVs by as much as 8 percent
We know that EVs produce much less pollution over their lifetimes than fossil-powered vehicles (regardless of the thousands of daily Facebook posts claiming the opposite).
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Nightster – Harley’s Dark Knight
The second cruiser in the Revolution Max family has just dotted down, and will be known as the Nightster, reusing a well recognised name for the Bar and Shield brand.
// Mercedes EV sales triple in gangbusters first quarter
Mercedes-Benz has issued its sales figures from the first quarter of 2022, confirming a significant surge in interest for the brand’s plug-in vehicles with sales of fully electric vehicles tripling year-on-year.
// Capacity limits off for dealers
Government moving NZ to the orange setting of the Covid Protection
// Holiday trading reminder
Industry association sends out message as with long weekends ahead.
// Comms chief appointed
Chris Keeffe takes on Stellantis role for region covering NZ and Australia.
ONE LINERS
- Watch: Tesla Cybertruck’s rear-wheel steering in action
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- Why I let everyone who sits in my Tesla EV drive it
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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.