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// Toyota NZ recalls thousands of cars
Toyota New Zealand is recalling 3,615 vehicles due to a potential safety issue. The manufacturer says sophisticated collision detection systems in popular models may not work correctly,
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ recalls over 3600 cars for possible sensor issue
- AutoFile says Toyota recalls 3,600 cars
- AutoTalk says Toyota NZ recalls over 3000 vehicles with sensor issue
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// Ports of Auckland lifts profit, Omicron disruption adds pressure
Ports of Auckland has posted a net profit after tax of $23.5 million for its interim…
- AutoFile says Car activity climbs at port
- AutoFile says Omicron to disrupt port
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// Beam-riding car owners drive less
E-mobility is helping reduce car ownership and use. That’s according to the latest survey results from shared micromobility company Beam,
- Stuff Motoring says Beam study shows e-mobility reduces car usage and ownership
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// Dismay over WOF failures
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the state of thousands of vehicles on our roads is still a major concern – and will be for years to come.
- AutoCar says MTA’s findings reveal high WoF fail rates around the country, calls on Kiwis to do better
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// Mevo launches in Auckland
Car share service Mevo, which is adding electric Polestar 2s and Tesla Model 3s, has launched…
// War shock raises fuel supply chain warnings, Govt says NZ ‘not affected’
The New Zealand maritime industry is warning that war in Ukraine could have “major implications”…
IN OTHER NEWS
// GMANZ offers C8 Corvette Stingray as parts and service prize
GM Australia and New Zealand are offering a brand new C8 Corvette Stingray as the major prize for its latest parts and service promotion across the two Trans-Tasman markets.
// C for Comfort – Mercedes-Benz C-Class range
SUVs aside, the C-Class is the most popular of the legacy vehicles from Mercedes, having sold over 2.5million since its release in 2014.
// Hyundai and Shell new deal to reduce emissions
Hyundai Motor and Shell are expanding their collaboration to explore ways to offer lower carbon emissions…
// Fleet sell-off continues
Tourism Holdings has posted a $4.4 million loss for the six months to December 31 with revenue tumbling by $30.9m, or 15 percent, from the prior interim result to come in at $175m.
// New weekly EV MoT report added
A new weekly electric vehicle report from the Te Manatū Waka Ministry of Transport adds to its regular monthly updates.
// Cummins buys Meritor, aims to ‘accelerate’ EVs
Engine manufacturing giant Cummins is entering a US$3.7 billion deal to purchase commercial vehicle component manufacturing…
// Noble Pursuit
India has launched another top-end cruiser optimized for touring and known as the Indian Pursuit.
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- Toyota patent steering wheel tech that uses small vacuums to increase grip
- Never driven Commodore goes under the hammer
- Lexus not giving up on V8s despite looming all-electric move
- How exotic cars could resurrect a historic abandoned airport
- Clive Palmer buys Adolf Hitler’s Mercedes, King Edward VIII’s Rolls Royce
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// Current National New Car Deals
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