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// Typhoon hits deliveries
The Motor Industry Association says August’s new-vehicle results should be interpreted with caution after typhoon-related shipping disruptions delayed departures from Asia and pushed several arrivals into the final days of the month.
- AutoTalk says August vehicle figures distorted by shipping disruption, MIA says
- Driven Car Guide says New Zealand new-vehicle sales August: typhoon-affected, Toyota scores a triple
- AutoTalk says Vehicle arrivals fall sharply in August after July surge
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// Bentley Torcal to become marque’s most powerful production car
Bentley’s first electric vehicle, the Torcal, will become the most powerful and fastest-accelerating production model in the company’s history.
- Driven Car Guide says Bentley Torcal promises record power and acceleration
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// Affordable EVs earn five-star ANCAP ratings under tougher standard
Two affordable electric vehicles have earned five-star ANCAP safety ratings under the organisation’s new assessment criteria.
- AutoTrader says Leapmotor and Geely achieve five-star ANCAP ratings as tougher standards are introduced
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// MITO reports 23% rise in on-job training enrolments
New enrolments in MITO on-job training programmes have increased 23% compared with the same period last year, bucking a wider decline in on-job learner numbers across New Zealand.
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// Chery details new Lepas platform ahead of launch
Chery has detailed the LEX platform beneath its new Lepas brand and the first specification for the L6 EV, a 440km mid-size SUV launching in Australia in October and already confirmed for New Zealand.
// Tesla’s Cybercab enters service in Austin, months after it was spotted testing in NZ
Tesla has added the steering-wheel-free Cybercab to its Robotaxi service in Austin, with 45 registered in Texas so far, months after the cars were spotted testing in New Zealand.
// CEO leaves FMA
Samantha Barrass says she found herself “on the receiving end of allegations”.
// Early EV on the block
A Mini Land Rover, Rolls-Royce limousine and rear valance from a rally champion’s car are among the other lots heading to auction.
// Warning over registrations
The agency says specific exemption criteria apply to VIN-exempt vehicles.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Defender’s smaller off-road EV spotted testing ahead of its debut
Defender is preparing to launch its first fully electric SUV, a compact off-roader that’s expected to debut by the end of the year.
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- Ford Fathom electric ute hits Las Vegas during hot-weather testing
- Final call for 2026 Australasian Fleet Champions Awards entries
- Battery health gap of 13.5% between identical used EVs, study finds
- No, apparently BMW’s logo wasn’t inspired by an aircraft propeller
- Six-wheeled Ford Ranger Super Duty emerges in military proposal
- Report: Toyota to campaign new Celica for 2027 WRC season
- Ferrari Luce lands in Australia with $1m price tag
- Skoda Peaq covers 936km without recharging
- Lamborghini SV: From Miura to hybrid Revuelto in 55 years
- Louis Vuitton and Singer reveal two restored Porsche 911s
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