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‘The conversation around EVs beginning to flip’ says power firm
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‘The conversation around EVs beginning to flip’ says power firm

Meridian release stats underlining growth of New Zealand's electric vehicle market.

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2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS could be NZ’s first 900km EV
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2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS could be NZ’s first 900km EV

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Denza Z9GT brings 850kW performance and 9 min charging to NZ
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Denza Z9GT brings 850kW performance and 9 min charging to NZ

The Z9GT represents Denza’s most ambitious model yet, promising high performance figures with next-generation battery and charging technology.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV's screen-heavy interior revealed
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV's screen-heavy interior revealed

An expansive digital display, a smattering of physical buttons, and 'vegan' leather headline the C-Class EV ahead of its full reveal next week.

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MTA flags safety concerns with Govt Warrant of Fitness changes
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MTA flags safety concerns with Govt Warrant of Fitness changes

Govt WoF changes could mean "more unsafe vehicles on the roads", says Motor Trade Association.

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Nissan plans product offensive fuelled by Chinese partner
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Nissan plans product offensive fuelled by Chinese partner

Nissan is looking to take on the popular BYD Shark 6, re-enter the sedan market, and launch electrified Juke and Pathfinder replacements.

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Lexus GS F and RS F V8s recalled over fuel pump issue
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Lexus GS F and RS F V8s recalled over fuel pump issue

5.0-litre performance cars recalled over fuel pump issue that can lead to engine failure.

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Older customers could be key to new-car market success
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Older customers could be key to new-car market success

New Nielsen CMI data says almost half of New Zealand's over-65s are 'likely' to buy a new car in the next year.

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Volkswagen continues EV reset, with ID.3 and ID.4 being replaced with “true Volkswagens”
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Volkswagen continues EV reset, with ID.3 and ID.4 being replaced with “true Volkswagens”

The German brand’s CEO says it had lost its way, with the ID.3 Neo set to steer it back towards its core identity.

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