BEST OF TODAY
// Toyota GR Supra bows out in NZ with final Track Edition
After six years on Kiwi roads, Toyota New Zealand has confirmed the current-generation GR Supra will be discontinued, closing a chapter in the brand’s sports car story.
// ‘Dumping ground’ rhetoric misleading policy, VIA says
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) says a political focus on New Zealand becoming a “dumping ground” for used cars is distorting policy and risking worse outcomes for safety, emissions and affordability.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Volvo NZ adds EX30 Cross Country to refreshed 2026 SUV line-up
Volvo Cars New Zealand has confirmed the arrival of the all-new EX30 Cross Country, expanding its electric SUV range with an off-road-ready option.
// Are you ready for remote driving? German company users ‘gamers’ to deliver driverless rental cars
Imagine ordering a rental/carshare vehicle, and having it arrive at your doorstep driven remotely by a “gamer” in a sim-like setup located kilometres away. When you’re finished with it, wherever you might be, sign out and the car will be driven remotely again, back to base.
// Taking on director role
Christina Twelftree appointed to Ford communications position for both sides of the Tasman. Christina Twelftree has joined Ford Australia and New Zealand to replace communications director Matt Moran, who is moving to a new role based in Bangkok.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Why The Volvo EX60 Will Take Volvo’s Battery Game To The Next Level
The Volvo EX60 could be a game-changer for the brand when it goes on sale next year. It will offer cutting-edge battery technology.
ONE LINERS
- Mercedes-Benz fires up pre-series VLE production in Spain
- Gantry charging powers 31 new Auckland e-buses
- Rally partnership continues
- MG adds HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid models
- Baby Defender is the Discovery Sport/Freelander replacement
- Porsche marks 25 years of Carrera GT with fashion-meets-motorsport collection
- Bentley goes to the dogs. Literally.
- Lamborghini Diablo 35th birthday: the devil we know so well
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