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// 2024 Mini Cooper priced from $50k in New Zealand
Mini New Zealand has today announced pricing for the incoming next-generation Cooper, starting from just under $50k.
- Driven says All-new Mini Cooper specs and pricing unveiled for NZ
- EVs and Beyond says Mini Cooper BEVs here in Q3
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// Suzuki dominates Canstar Blue awards
Suzuki New Zealand has won the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction New Car Award for 2024 and received five stars in all categories, earning more top customer ratings than the other ten car brands in the survey combined.
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// Economic slowdown hits sales
Higher interest rates have also dampened consumer spending considerably, reports MIA.
- AutoCar says New vehicle sales continue to soften in March 2024
- AutoTalk says MIA confirms new vehicle market continues to soften
- Driven says BYD to lose BEV sales lead over Tesla
- Stuff Motoring says EV sales continue to dwindle as NZ new-car market struggles
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla tops new vehicle March BEV registrations: MIA
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// Jeep Avenger: Fun but pricey
This is the reigning European Car of the Year. Yes, the best car launched in Europe last year was not some high-end European sports sedan or funky French mini-SUV.
IN OTHER NEWS
// MG lowers price on MG3, ZST, and HS models
MG Motor Australia has continued its pricing refresh, lowering the drive-away prices on its MG3, ZST, HS and HS Plus EV (plug-in hybrid) models.
// Dealer numbers drop
Fall in March follows register hitting its highest level since December 2022 in the previous month.
// Emissions reduction framework launch
New Zealand has a long road ahead to meet its emissions targets, and technology is crucial for a greener future.
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// $25,000 Tesla To Ditch Production Line For Radical New Assembly Technique
Tesla’s “unboxed” approach may be the biggest change in car manufacturing techniques in over a century.
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- Tesla builds six millionth car, deliveries fall for first time since 2020
- Lamborghini Huracan successor gets an official name: report
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