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// Miles Kia announces Crusaders deal
A member of the Miles Group, Christchurch-dealership Cockram Kia has now been officially rebranded as Miles Kia and it has also signed a vehicle sponsorship deal with the Canterbury Crusaders.
- AutoFile says Super deal for car company
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// 2024 Mini Countryman pricing announced for New Zealand
Mini has confirmed local pricing and specification for its next-generation Countryman, which will arrive in New Zealand within the next month.
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// Double success for hatchback
MG4 takes out New Zealand’s two car of the year titles as run of success continues for EVs.
- Stuff Motoring says Affordable EV from China snatches NZ Car of the Year crown
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// Customs issues guidance on tyre regulations
New Zealand Customs Service has issued guidance to importers on regulated tyres as the Waste Minimisation (Tyres) Regulations 2023 takes effect from March 1.
- AutoFile says Customs guidance on tyres
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// Hacking probe ongoing
Automotive software company brings in outside experts after falling victim to cyberattack.
- AutoTalk says Auxo calls in cyber security experts
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BEST OF THE REST
// BYD to launch its first electric supercar this week
BYD and its luxury car subsidiary, Yangwang, are set to unveil their latest creation on Sunday, February 25.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Alpine’s electric hot hatch snapped testing ahead of unveiling
Renault’s performance spin-off brand Alpine has been hard at work putting the final touches on its first fully electric hot hatch, the A290, in the lead-up to the model’s reveal later this year.
// Dealership faces High Court hearing
Liquidation bid against EV specialist launched by import and wholesale business.
// Western Coast MG expands
Western Coast MG in Hawera is not only getting new headquarters there in about 18 months but has new branches opening in New Plymouth and Wanganui – hence the name “Western Coast”.
// Video: Where the Wild Wolves Roam
Embarking on a self-funded passion project Joe Flannery and Kyle Lancaster from Where the Wild Roam ride their quiet electric UBCO 2×2 bikes for their conservation show,
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EV
The German solar EV startup no longer sees the solar EV it started with as part of the plan, post-bankruptcy. It’s converting commercial trucks instead.
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- Aptera secures $53.8m for solar EV production
- Niwa outlines utes’ uses
- Iconic American car show in Taranaki under fire from activists
- Kia is reportedly developing a hybrid Seltos for 2025
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