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// Subaru NZ celebrates 30 Years of WRX with limited-edition Todoroki
Subaru New Zealand has announced the arrival of the WRX Todoroki, a limited edition model set to land in November, marking the 30th anniversary of the iconic WRX.
- AutoCar says Todoroki celebrates 30 years of WRX
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// McLaren W1 Sports F1 Aero And 938kW V8 Hybrid
A fortnight ago McLaren hinted it was about to release something special.
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// Renault Embleme: family SUV concept uses dual FCEV and BEV power
Renault has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the Embleme, ahead of the 2024 Paris Auto Show, showcasing an innovative design that combines hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) technology with a battery-electric (BEV) powertrain.
// Changes to WOF system
Transport agency says new processes will be easy to use with extra information.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai Says Inster EV Will Be Affordable
Measuring up at 3.8m long, 1.6m wide and 1.6m tall, Inster has in-towner transport writ large.
// The EC Approves Higher Tariffs on Chinese EVs
The European Commission has done what it threatened to do, adding large tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.
// Mahindra BE.05 Is Nearing Production
Mahindra is all set to unleash several new EVs in the coming months, among them this futuristic-looking BE.05.
// AA Insurance fined $6.1m for misleading customers
AA Insurance New Zealand Limited (AAI) has been ordered to pay a penalty of $6.1 million for failing to apply multi-policy and membership discounts as well as guaranteed no claims bonuses.
// Honda NZ offers captive finance on Civic Type-R for the first time
Honda New Zealand has launched its first *0% no-deposit finance offer on its new vehicle range.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// EVs Take 29.4% Share Of The UK Auto Market — First BEV Roadster Arrives
September saw plugin EVs take 29.4% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.4% year on year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume YoY, by 24% and 32% respectively.
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- Four new Chinese car brands quietly arrive on NZ shores
- Samoa gets 76 EVs from UNDP
- BMW NZ to offer up to ten PHEV models in 2025
- BP Charge grows national EV fast charger network
- Tesla drops its cheapest EV in US
- Aston Martin reveals new CI in UK, European and Asian dealerships
- State wins two awards from the Canstar Group
- Making EVs ‘more accessible’
- Is this the most coveted car on NZ roads?
- MG Motor NZ slashes EV prices, offers free RUC for 50,000km
- A new tool for your trade? The Volkswagen Transporter is a can-do workhorse
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