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// Subaru spruces the BRZ with new limited editon, but you can’t have one
Subaru has revealed a special run-of-ten BRZ has landed in New Zealand, taking the suffix ‘Tsubasa’.
- AutoCar says Subaru BRZ Tsubasa here and gone
- AutoFile says BRZs sold before landing
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// CarPlay Ultra debuts in Aston Martin
Apple has officially launched CarPlay Ultra, a next-generation upgrade of its in-car infotainment system, and it’s set to change the way drivers interact with their vehicles.
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// Shaun Moses has been found on Saturday.
Police and family members were urgently appealing for help to locate Shaun Moses, a prominent figure in Auckland’s automotive industry, who had been missing since Wednesday, May 14. Moses, 45, was last seen around the Auckland CBD area and has not been in contact with family or friends since.
IN OTHER NEWS
// JAC T9 smashes endurance record
JAC NZ reckons a record-breaking endurance run of the T9 ute shows why the vehicle is a serious contender for Kiwi tradies.
// Hyundai and Golf New Zealand recommit to partnership
Hyundai New Zealand has announced an extension of its partnership with Golf New Zealand. Both parties are recommitting to growing the love of golf across the country.
// Tiggo 4 ready for launch
Compact SUV from Chery will be on sale here in July after winning awards across the Tasman.
// Mazda6e electric sedan debuts in Europe
Mazda has officially launched its electric Mazda6e in Europe. The firm describes it as “a new era, transferring the seamless connection between car and driver into the age of electric mobility”.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’
Tesla’s Austin robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’ as it “can’t screw up”, according to a new report from Morgan Stanley after meeting with Tesla.
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