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// Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins World Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 picked up a hat trick of honours in the 2022 World Car of the Year Award,
- Stuff Motoring says Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins World Car of the Year video
- EVs and Beyond says Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022 World Car of the Year
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// Electric Aston Martin expected in 2025
British premium brand Aston Martin could use Mercedes-Benz’s EQ electric division platform to make its first fully electric car by 2025, Australia’s Drive reports.
- Stuff Motoring says Aston Martin’s first fully electric car due in 2025
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// Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX does 1000km on single charge
A road trip around Europe has demonstrated the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX can do more than 1000km on one battery charge in real world driving, with an average consumption of 8.7kWh/100km.
// Government working to fix fee/rebate miscalculations, half remain unresolved
The Ministry of Transport and Waka Kotahi say they are actively fixing problems with used imports having their Clean Car…
// Second-generation Lexus NX is 95 per cent new and 100 per cent electrified
Lexus New Zealand already enjoys a very high share of electrified vehicles in its overall sales mix: 72 per cent last year. But when it comes to the second-generation NX, it’ll be 100 per cent.
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// Fully Charged Tries Out Wireless Charging And EV Battery Swapping In Norway
Norway is Europe’s most EV-friendly country and they also have the most advanced charging infrastructure too.
// What It Looks Like Inside A Tesla Gigafactory (Video)
With all the hype surrounding the Tesla Cyber Rodeo, you might’ve missed this amazing 3-minute mini documentary (gigafactory video) that looks like it’s straight from the mind of Elon Musk.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai reveals new Palisade, confirmed for Q3 NZ arrival
Hyundai has unveiled the latest iteration of its largest SUV, the Palisade, at the New York Auto Show.
// BEVs gain in March registrations
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are climbing in the popularity stakes with more than 42,500 EVs now registered in New Zealand.
// Subaru Outback gets rugged update, more tech
Just a year after its current iteration debuted on New Zealand shores, Subaru has already revealed an update to its popular Outback.
// Car spending bright spot for retail
Industry enjoys $5m month-on-month increase while other sectors stumble.
// North Island car dealer entering Nelson market
Ebbett Group is opening a new car dealership on the corner of Rutherford and Nile streets in Nelson.
// Jaguar’s F-Pace range gets mild-hybrid sport Models
Jaguar has expanded their F-Pace line-up, adding the 400 Sport and 300 Sport trims to the marque’s SUV fleet.
// Kiwis are still loving the Mustang
It seems the Mustang is still a favourite around New Zealand, as well as around the world.
// Fancy a New Zealand-made EV? Here’s your chance!
What could have been – and still might be – a piece of Kiwi motoring history is for sale on Trade Me.
// BMW X7 gets a facelift, but still has the biggest grilles in the game
BMW’s range-topping X7 M60i has a twin-turbo V8 with almost 400kW…
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- Deus reveal electric hypercar with 2200 hp… so they say
- Tesla plans to partly resume production in Shanghai plant soon
- Austin Healey the latest to be restomodded into the 21st century
- Judge upholds verdict in Tesla racism lawsuit, but slashes payout
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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.