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// NZ Police reveals fully restored Mitsubishi ‘Flying Wedge’
The New Zealand Police has pulled the covers off its newly restored 1988 Mitsubishi V3000, a model otherwise known as the ‘Flying Wedge’ thanks to its angular shape.
- Driven says NZ police roll out restored 1988 Mitsubishi V3000 ‘Flying Wedge’
- Stuff Motoring says Iconic Kiwi Police car restored to former glory
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// Jailed burglar costs four Hamilton automotive businesses almost $500k
A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been sentenced to four years and five months in prison following burglaries at four Hamilton automotive businesses causing almost $500,000 in losses for which no reparations will be paid.
- AutoFile says Serial car-yard burglar jailed
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BEST OF THE REST
// Hamilton EV dealership faces liquidation bid
A liquidation application by vehicle importer and wholesaler Key Alliance Pro advertised in the New Zealand Gazette brought against Hamilton Electric Vehicles (EV) will be heard in the Tauranga High Court on Monday February 26.
IN OTHER NEWS
// All-new petrol ute hits showrooms
Volkswagen offers top-of-the-line Amarok Aventura with range of safety and technology features as standard.
// Is Ford working on an Escape-sized electric SUV?
Ford CEO Jim Farley’s recent statements at the Wolfe Research Global Auto Conference have sparked discussions about a potential new direction in Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup.
// Spreading the word on ELTs
The Tyrewise team is hitting the road this week as it ramps up communication with the automotive industry ahead of the product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs) being launched on March 1.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GM Wants To Go EV-Only By 2035. Its CEO Says The Push Will ‘Be Guided By The Consumer’
2024 is “the year of execution” for GM, CEO Marry Barra said.
ONE LINERS
- Singer marks milestone with 300th Porsche 911 restomod
- Genesis Energy’s chief financial officer leaving
- Z Energy parent reports another strong year of financial performance
- Elon Musk claims driver in fatal Tesla crash did not have Full Self-Driving
- New Tesla software update makes cold-weather charging easier
- 2018 Jaguar I-Pace owned by King Charles is up for auction
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