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// BMW M Nürburgring anniversary edition coming to New Zealand
BMW’s special “100 Jahre Nürburgring” edition will be offered in New Zealand, marking the circuit’s centenary with a collection of six high-performance M models.
- Stuff says BMW M reveals six Nürburgring 100th anniversary editions for NZ
- Driven Car Guide says BMW M and BMW Motorrad unveil “100 Jahre Nürburgring” special edition
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// 2027 GWM Cannon priced as NZ’s most affordable PHEV ute
GWM has revealed pricing for its new Cannon Hi4-T plug-in hybrid ute, with the 310kW dual-cab undercutting key rivals and offering up to 115km of electric range.
- EVs and Beyond says GWM prices Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute from $58,990, undercutting Shark 6 by $12,000
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// Ford extends NZ line-up
Ford New Zealand has announced two extra models will be joining its product range in this country.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Premier testing facility deal
CarExpert New Zealand has signed a three-year partnership with Hampton Downs Motorsport Park giving the automotive publisher access to a controlled environment for testing and filming new cars.
// ChargeNet takes over seven Alpine Energy charging sites from Mt Cook to Waimate
ChargeNet has acquired seven South Canterbury and Mackenzie Basin charging sites from Alpine Energy, including Mt Cook, Twizel and Tekapo, with pricing moving to its standard rates from 18 September.
// Fresh deadline for takeover bid
The closing date for a takeover offer for 2 Cheap Cars (2CC) has been pushed back a second time and will now close on September 30.
// New dealership set for take-off
Miles Toyota has announced it is expanding its Christchurch operations with a new full-service dealership on Richard Pearse Road, bringing vehicle sales to its airport offering for the first time in more than 30 years.
// Changes at Avanti
Avanti Finance has appointed Tracy Pennell as chief operating officer as the specialist lender strengthens its executive structure to create better alignment and clearer ownership across its operations, risk and business areas.
// Ford Ranger Super Duty still coming to NZ, but compliance delays push launch into 2027
Ford New Zealand says the Ranger Super Duty is still coming to the local market, with the company working with NZTA to resolve its compliance issues.
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// Unpacking Ford’s Spat With The Trump Administration Over China
Washington wants to push back against China’s car industry. But what exactly does that mean?
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- McLaren W1 confirmed for NZ: $3.5m F1 and P1 successor arriving in 2027
- BYD reportedly orders 10 more car carriers; NZ deliveries by own fleet tipped for late 2027
- ‘You can guess what type of products they are’: Leapmotor edges closer to a ute
- China’s top ten cars in August: all electrified, and most of them are sold here
- Gazoo Racing becomes brand
- Updated Mercedes EQS brings 810km range and steer-by-wire; NZ pricing to come
- Renault has a new a ute, but it’s not for us
- Mercedes-AMG creates 475kW rear-drive CLE special
- Six-seat version of GWM’s Tank 700 shown in Chinese government filings
- Skoda Superb may be axed as part of Volkswagen’s model cull – report
- Waterproof 185kW hybrid engine can run in 1.1m of water
- Remembering 9/11 after 25 years: the world’s most infamous Toyota Corolla
- New BMW M350 packs 326kW and software drift mode
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