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// Watch: Toyota’s fully autonomous GR Supra goes drifting
While most brands are hard at work developing autonomous driving systems at test tracks, Toyota’s Research Institute is taking a different, less tyre-friendly approach.
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota has built a self-drifting robocar
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// Subaru franchise opens
The opening of a Winger Motors dealership will significantly increase the convenience factor for Subaru customers who live and work in Auckland’s eastern suburbs.
- AutoTalk says Winger Motors opens fifth Subaru dealership
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// Nissan has a dedicated ‘smellmaster’ to ensure the cars smell just right
Nissan could be the only company in the world to have people on its payroll called ‘smellmasters.’
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// Ferrari Purosangue SUV production confirmed for 2022
Ferrari’s scheme to join the deeply profitable luxury performance SUV space race finally appears to have a start date.
// Koenigsegg’s new EV motors may power other supercars
Koenigsegg has detailed its new electric motors and drive units, which it says will be available to third-parties.
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// Ford files NZ trademark for Mustang Mach-E
The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to be one step closer to hitting the New Zealand market – though the brand is remaining coy.
// Border reopening in five steps
New Zealand’s international border will reopen in five stages from the end of the month, with the ability to self-isolate at home available for most travellers returning to the country.
// Team Penske to be first with an electric truck at the track
Team Penske will make history at the Los Angeles Coliseum this weekend when it becomes the first NASCAR team to use an all-electric truck to get its car to the track.
// Ford bring in the big bucks, earned $17.9 billion in 2021
There’s a lot of money in cars. Well, there’s a lot of money in selling cars. Just look at Ford’s latest net income figures.
// Hyundai’s adorable Casper has become an adorable van
Hyundai revealed the Casper in September 2021, a cute little SUV comparable to the Suzuki Jimny in size. While it is undeniably awesome in a silly tiny car sort of way, we can’t help but feel like it would be better if it
// EV Torque – a look ahead
Below is a good guess as to what EVs we can expect here in the near future based on what’s happening overseas, and a few cryptic announcements from local distributors.
// AA Buyer’s Guide: Family-friendly options
There have been some fantastic new family-friendly vehicles launched in New Zealand over the past months. Whether you need something frugal or have a craving for something with the capacity for towing,
// Norway: Top of the world and EV dominator
Ah, Norway. Bitterly cold, hundreds of fjords, and runaway electric car leaders. Recent sales figures out of the Scandinavian country all point towards one thing: EVs are surging in at a record pace,
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- Stunning Toyota 200GT built by Shelby set to fetch big bucks
- France introduces no-license, insurance-compulsory electric moped rule
- Tesla hit with another lawsuit over “festering” racism in the workplace
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