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// Tesla planning new EVs mid-2025
Tesla intends starting production of a new mass market EV codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025.
- AutoCar says Most affordable Tesla yet coming in 2025, says report
- Driven says $40k Tesla ‘Redwood’ SUV reportedly set for 2025
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// Sinclair shifts to Winger Motors
EXCLUSIVE: Company starts year with change in brand focus and new chief executive officer for Auckland.
- AutoCar says Sinclair appointed CEO of Winger Motors Auckland
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// Stormy seas ahead for NZ’s best-selling small car?
Suzuki New Zealand has brought forward the expected launch date of its updated Swift — both the marque’s most popular local seller, and the best-selling hatchback in the country.
- AutoFile says Suzuki sales ride ‘roller coaster’
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// Tyrewise starts March 1
The Waste Minimisation (Tyres) Regulations 2023 take effect from March 1, 2024, and require those importing or selling regulated tyres (whether loose or attached to a vehicle) to register with the Tyrewise scheme.
- AutoFile says Webinar for tyre scheme
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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong
With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.
AutoFlip offers dealers a simple way to buy stock quickly, with a wide range of quality vehicles listed daily. And sell aged stock and trade-ins fast, with access to licensed buyers ready to purchase.
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BEST OF THE REST
// Higher than Lexus: Toyota may spin off ‘Century’ into new luxury marque
Japanese auto giant Toyota, known for its reliable and affordable vehicles, is reportedly taking a groundbreaking leap into the ultra-luxury market by spinning off its revered Century model into an independent brand.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Reveal date set for Alfa Romeo’s first EV
We’ve seen the teasers and leaks, and we know its name, but today we’ve been told when we’ll get to see the Alfa Romeo Milano in full.
// Special AutoTalk Live episode looks to year ahead
A special episode of the popular AutoTalk Live livestream is scheduled for tomorrow morning, Friday January 26, in which industry consultant Anthony Maclean will provide his educated predictions for the year ahead.
// Automotive pyrotechnic disposal change
The NZ Defence Force has advised it will no longer be providing an automotive pyrotechnic disposal service as there is now a commercial operator approved to do that,
// GWM adds petrol variants into Tank 300 range
GWM New Zealand is adding petrol variants into the Tank 300 range following the launch of the hybrid model.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Even More Bad News For Fossil Fuels: Solid State Battery Gigafactories Are Here
Solid state batteries were not supposed to happen until the end of the decade, but it sure looks like they are happening now.
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- Video: CTNS to build battery packs for Aptera
- Bridgestone raises more than $50k for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ
- Tech boss lands permanent role
- Annual inflation falls
- Toyota chairman says EVs will only make up 30% of global car market
- 2025 VW Golf GTI ditches manual gearbox for more power
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