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• JLR expands hybrid plans and targets North American growth

  22-06-2026 06:03 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has outlined plans to drive double-digit revenue growth by expanding propulsion choices across its vehicle range and increasing its focus on the North American market.
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• MG reveals MGS6 EV pricing ahead of NZ launch

  22-06-2026 01:07 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  MG has published pricing and specifications for its new MGS6 EV ahead of its arrival in New Zealand showrooms. The electric SUV will be offered in two variants, starting from $56,990 plus on-road costs for the Essence RWD and $63,990 plus on-road costs for the Essence AWD. Both models use a 77kWh battery pack and […]
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• GWM’s Ora 5 arrives in New Zealand

  22-06-2026 01:05 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  GWM’s new Ora 5 electric SUV has arrived in New Zealand, with the first shipment landing ahead of deliveries to dealer showrooms around the country. Priced from $36,990, the Ora 5 becomes New Zealand’s most affordable electric SUV and is available in two variants – the Lux from $36,990 and the Ultra from $39,990. The […]
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• Tesla Cybercabs spotted in New Zealand ahead of winter testing

  22-06-2026 00:57 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  At least two Tesla Cybercabs have been spotted on a car transporter in New Zealand, with the autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) believed to be heading to the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds for cold weather testing.
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• Z moves EV charging beyond the forecourt

  22-06-2026 00:55 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Z Energy has opened its first destination public EV charging site, marking the fuel retailer’s first move into charging away from its service stations. The site, at WestCity Shopping Centre in Waitākere, Auckland, features 120kW Kempower chargers across six bays, offering one CHAdeMO and five CCS connectors. Z CEO Lindis Jones says the site is […]
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• Hyundai completes Australia’s first standards-compliant V2G discharge

  22-06-2026 00:19 via autotalk.co.nz
  
  Hyundai Motor Company Australia has completed what it says is Australia’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) discharge using the latest international standard (ISO 15118-20). The demonstration paired a Hyundai Ioniq 9 with a StarCharge Halo 7.4kW bidirectional DC charger. ISO 15118-20 is the latest international standard governing bidirectional energy transfer between electric vehicles and charging equipment, providing […]
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