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// The most powerful Porsche of all time priced for New Zealand
Porsche has just pulled the covers off of its most powerful production model of all time, the Taycan Turbo GT, and it’s already earned two new track records before hitting the showroom floor.
- EVs and Beyond says New Porsche Taycan due later this year
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// Dumper steps down from Inchcape, Mellow takes the reins
After 24 years with the business, Inchcape New Zealand and Subaru of New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper has elected to take voluntary redundancy and will step down from the two executive roles on March 15.
- AutoCar says Wallis Dumper announces departure from Inchcape
- Stuff Motoring says Subaru NZ managing director steps down after 14 years
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// BMW NZ recalls over 800 cars for braking issue
The local arm of BMW has issued a recall for over 800 cars in New Zealand due to an issue with the braking system.
- AutoFile says Braking issue prompts recall
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// Call to lower EV road user charges
Industry bodies join forces to argue for lower fees when exemption for low and zero-emitters ends on April 1.
- Stuff Motoring says Car industry says RUC changes ‘not fair’ on EVs
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// Cazoo moves to marketplace model
United Kingdom (UK) online used car platform Cazoo Group says it intends transitioning to a marketplace business model.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Omoda Jaecoo launch delayed, Dunedin dealer appointed
Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand has confirmed it will officially launch in April rather than March as previously advised, and it has appointed a dealer in Dunedin.
// Proposed efficiency standard divides Australian distributors
The Australian Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) proposals have created division amongst local distributors as some support it and others do not.
// 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4Matic duo pricing announced
The local arm of Mercedes-AMG has today announced pricing for its updated GLC 43 4Matic, now on sale in SUV and coupé form.
// Can you make a hybrid sound cool? Exhaust specialist Milltek says yes
Milltek Sport, the UK-based performance exhaust specialist (there are a number of Kiwi outlets for the brand), has turned its attention towards enhancing the “sound, aesthetics and driving dynamics of a whole new generation of petrol/electric hybrid vehicles”.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Study: Some retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging
In a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.
ONE LINERS
- First Volvo FH Electric Australian delivery
- Most Kiwis want e-scooter helmets mandatory
- ACDelco offering Kiwis the ‘trip of a lifetime’ to Chicago NASCAR race
- Simon Bridges appointed board chair of NZTA
- Yeah, Nah: Should EVs and plug-in hybrids pay road user charges?
- An electric BMX bike just launched in New Zealand
- Toyota bZ4X EV range mystery solved: and it only took 3 months and thousands of km
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