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// Toyota NZ resumes customer deliveries of Yaris Cross
Yaris Cross deliveries have resumed following a temporary suspension of shipments from Japan due to issues with certification testing.
- AutoFile says Yaris Cross deliveries resume
- AutoTalk says Toyota reinstates Yaris Cross deliveries
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// Automotive families amongst New Zealand’s wealthiest
The National Business Review has published its rich list, outlining the top 100 most wealthy individuals/families in the country.
- AutoTalk says NBR names 2024 automotive-related rich listers
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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.
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BEST OF THE REST
// Video: Rivian reveals next gen ute and SUV
A second generation of the Rivian R1T ute and R1S seven-seat SUV has been introduced by the US EV manufacturer.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New-vehicle sales slump in NZ ‘distressing’, ‘relentless’
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) has described New Zealand’s current new vehicle registration data as “a hard hit for the industry”.
// Industry webinar postponed
Association trying to reschedule event to discuss assessing and managing carbon footprints.
// EV charger funding concerns mount
The National-led coalition government is considering a new funding model to meet its 10,000 public EV charging stations promise.
// Marque bolsters EV infrastructure
BMW celebrates passing milestone in provision of public chargers at select venues nationwide.
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// We’re about to do something I’ve never seen done before
To combat TradeMe’s price increase we’re on a mission to find out what value you can actually expect from each level of spend.
We’re going to gather real results from dealers about how many enquiries we’re all getting from TradeMe.
Results will be collated into an anonymous report that shows real results from all regions, vehicle limits, and all levels of spend.
This will give us all unprecedented insight to the most profitable way to structure our TradeMe advertising. Brilliant 🙂
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW Neue Klasse EVs lean into AI for texture, inspiration
How will AI and EVs intersect? BMW is among the automakers eager to find out as it launches the concept versions of its new electric companions to the 3-Series and X3.
ONE LINERS
- New Tesla Cybertruck police ute looks straight out of ‘Judge Dredd’
- Canine cruisers: 64 New Škodas delivered for police dog unit
- Live big, truck it
- Volvo’s new EX60 reveal is nearing
- Toyota and Subaru’s new engines could be game-changers
- The flying car dream looks closer than ever in Dubai
- Tradition and innovation: Maserati faces the future
- The Big Show takes on The King of the Beasts
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