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// First Ferrari Luce sells for NZ$68 million, a record for any EV
The first Ferrari Luce, chassis 0, has sold for US$40 million, around NZ$68 million, at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, a record for any electric car with proceeds going to charity.
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// Obituary: Mark Vidak – he changed how NZ sold cars
One of the New Zealand motor industry’s most experienced and respected distribution executives, Mark Vidak, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 69.
IN OTHER NEWS
// No new Alfa Romeos coming into NZ for next 12 months
The local distributor of Italian marque Alfa Romeo has confirmed that it remains committed to the New Zealand market. It is in the midst of a 12-month wait for new right-hand drive electrified models, and currently does not have any new MY2026 stock in the country.
// Ford NZ recalls some utes
Marque calls back certain double-cab Rangers for trim and airbag issues.
// Colonial profit climbs to $18.7m
Company says oil shock and supply disruption continue to affect light-vehicle sales mix.
// Weaker trading for 2 Cheap
Company announces monthly profit and details of newly opened dealership in Auckland.
// Putting Hilux to the test
New Zealand rugby players take on a range of ute-inspired challenges.
// Mahindra’s electric SUVs edge closer to New Zealand
Mahindra New Zealand says it expects to know more about local plans for its electric SUVs within a fortnight, as the brand relaunches its BE 6 electric SUV in India with more range, more screens and a battery subscription scheme.
// Special edition Cupra Terramar and Leon arrive in NZ
Cupra is bringing back its limited run Tribe Edition models for both the Terramar and the Leon Sportstourer, with both having now landed in New Zealand.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla’s ‘Flying Roadster’ May Debut This Month Alongside A Street Legal Version
The second-generation Roadster is expected to get SpaceX-developed thrusters.
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- Ferrari CZ26 is a one-off 735kW hybrid supercar for a lucky American
- McGovern breaks silence on Jaguar rebrand and JLR exit
- Freelander returns as a 610kW Chinese SUV, and order books are open
- Chery buys Nissan’s South African plant to build EVs in Africa
- Ford drops the top on its 593kW Mustang Dark Horse SC
- Porsche Taycan production could end by 2030, report says
- Four wildly different Bentleys unite at Monterey
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