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// Undisguised BYD PHEV ute prototype spotted in Australia
A prototype BYD double cab PHEV ute with very little camouflage has been seen on public roads in Australia, with pictures taken of the vehicle appearing on the Chinese language website Autospy.net.
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// The Volkswagen Golf gets a facelift for its 50th birthday
The Volkswagen Golf is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate, the German carmaker has facelifted its beloved hatchback which is set to be revealed in full later this month.
- Driven says First look: new Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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// Honda previews global EV range
Honda revealed two futuristic concept cars at CES 2024 in Las Vegas that preview its new global EV lineup.
- Stuff Motoring says Honda debuts wild new EV concepts at CES
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// All Omodas sold in NZ will come with a seven-year warranty
New Zealand’s newest car brand, Omoda, has today announced that all of its models will come with a seven-year warranty regardless of mileage.
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// Trade Me Motors reveals top-ten 2023 listings
Two supercars, a celebrity’s yacht, and Harold the Giraffe’s former home have made it to the hall of fame as Trade Me Motors listings of the year for 2023.
- AutoFile says Rare supercar leads listings
- Stuff Motoring says Supercars and Harold: Trade Me’s 10 most clicked-on cars of 2023
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// 100 years of MG magic: 2024 MG National Rally promises unforgettable event
Get ready, Kiwi petrolheads, because the 2024 MG National Rally promises to be an unforgettable octagonal week!
HOT TOPIC
// Record year for LEVs – MIA
Last year was a record one for new low emission vehicle registrations with nearly 60,000 LEVs registered.
- AutoFile says Low-emitters make sales surge
- Stuff Motoring says Low emissions vehicles have record year as industry slows further
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// Softer motorcycle market in December 2023
In spite of the return of better weather in December 2023, registrations of new motorcycles for the final selling month of the year fell 17% from the previous corresponding period to 707 units, with the market finishing on a 12 month total of 8952 registrations.
- AutoCar says Bike sales soften in 2023
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// Geely Galaxy E8 EV for China
Geely has launched the Galaxy E8 in China. It’s a fully electric sedan starting at the equivalent of under NZ$40,000 (US$25,000), InsideEVs reports.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Updated Sony-Honda EV looks production ready at CES 2024
Sony Honda Mobility has taken the wraps off an “evolved” version of the Afeela sedan at CES 2024, offering an intriguing glimpse of the production model set to hit roads in 2026.
// Polestar collaborates on Google’s automotive feature releases
The latest innovations for cars with Google built-in are rolling out for Polestar cars, including new features available in Polestar 2.
// Marque targets ‘new generation’
Lexus New Zealand to offer LBX in three “moods” to match different lifestyles.
// Ute surge not expected following CCD axing, says Ford
Ford NZ says it’s not anticipating a jump in Ranger registrations following the axing of the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and so-called ‘ute tax’.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Bosch and VW unit are automating EV parking and charging together
A previously-shown automated parking system has been combined with a charging robot that automatically plugs into the EV once it’s positioned.
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- Patent for safety-minded gyroscopic seats filed by GM
- Taumarunui EV fast charger opened
- Ebbett Group opens GWM pop-up store in Pukekohe
- New car registrations in 2023 fall short of previous years
- Volkswagen brings ChatGPT to your in-car experience
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