HOT TOPIC
// Centre to experience Cadillac
Auckland’s famous Karangahape Road will be location for brand’s Kiwi debut.
- AutoCar says Designer Cadillac Experience Centre to Open in K Rd
- AutoTalk says Cadillac and GM NZ moving into former Tesla Auckland premises
- Driven says Cadillac confirms first NZ Experience Centre (and we’re pretty sure Aucklanders will know it)
- Stuff Motoring says Cadillac takes over Tesla’s old digs
- EVs and Beyond says Cadillac moving into former Telsa premises
HOT TOPIC
// Mustang Mach-E Updated with Autonomous Lane Change Tech
The Ford Mustang Mach-E update for the 2025 model year arrives here next year with a new look and extra kit.
- EVs and Beyond says Updated Mustang Mach-E due Q2 2025
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BEST OF THE REST
// MG 3 gets three-star ANCAP safety rating
ANCAP Safety has applied a three-star safety rating to both versions of the new MG 3 light passenger car.
// Tina from Turners voted best television commercial of the 2020s
More than 12,500 New Zealanders have voted Tina from Turners the best television commercial (TVC) of the 2020s,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Dunedin Subaru dealer technician taking on the best in Japan
Tom Sanders, a Southern Motor Group Dunedin technician, will represent New Zealand in November at Japan’s Subaru World Technical Competition (SWTC).
// Car dealers – have your say
MTA seeks views of franchise holders across New Zealand for survey closing on November 15.
// MBIE launches new Motor Vehicle Traders Register
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) launched a new Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR) portal on October 21, 2024.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 53% Of Car Sales in China Are Now Plugins! Full Report
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market, with plugins scoring a new record, a little more than 1.1 million sales (in a 2.1-million-unit overall market).
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- Company hails ‘true legend’
- Porsche unveils 2025 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring
- Delta outlines hydrogen and sustainable tech future at All Energy 2024
- Electro Mobility Summit and Expo a success
- Mexted Motors hosts Heritage Day for Spring into Tawa Festival
- Mazda unveils New Zealand pricing for new CX-80 SUV
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