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// MG Motor announces Nov availability of IM6 electric SUV
The IM presented by MG Motor (IM) model range will be officially launching in New Zealand, after requests from local MG dealers.
- AutoTalk says IM6 adds another Chinese brand to New Zealand line-up
- Driven says MG Launches premium electric IM6 SUV in New Zealand
- EVs and Beyond says MG confirms IM brand for NZ
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// Warning for importers
Industry association discovers inspection organisation is falsely claiming to be authorised by Japanese authorities.
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// Changes ahead for standard
New bill to ditch weight adjustments and allow CO2 credit swaps between new and used importers.
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// Turners annual meeting highlights decade of growth
At the company’s annual meeting in Auckland on August 21, Baker told shareholders that the FY25 net profit after tax of $38.6 million – up 17% on the prior year – demonstrated the strength of its diversified model.
- AutoFile says Turners dismisses takeover suggestion
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// Colonial beats expectations
Chairman welcomes strong growth for used car operations in “patchy” year for vehicle market.
- AutoCar says Colonial Motors Posts Tidy Full Year Result
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// Mahindra takes aim at Chinese brands with new global platform
Mahindra has revealed four concept models that point to mainstream global aspirations via a new platform to underpin its models.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Nissan Leaf EV could be cheaper than outgoing model
Nissan has revealed pricing for the new-generation Leaf electric vehicle in America.
// Strange times – Mercedes may use some of BMW’s engines
Mercedes may end up using a BMW four-pot mill for its next-generation PHEVs and range-extenders.
// Geneva’s quarterly profit soars
Improved performance across the entire group delivers year-on-year increase for lender.
// Suzuki Australia boss calls out ANCAP for ‘moving goal posts’
More airbags and better structures to protect people in crashes, design rules to minimise injuries to pedestrians, even more tech to prevent crashes and impacts in the first place.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Toyota Is Using Old EV Batteries To Power Mazda’s Car Factory
The system integrates whole battery packs, including inverters, as a buffer in the factory’s energy supply.
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- Ford wants a monstering electrified off-roader
- Meridian expands South Island network with new sites and upgrades
- Australia Post launches largest electric van trial
- Digital driver licences get go-ahead
- Xiaomi is branching out into Europe soon
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift adds more aero
- Aston Martin weighs Hyundai-style thrills for first EV
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