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// Who bought the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR that sold for a record-breaking $142 million?
A road-racing car built by Mercedes-Benz in 1955, and kept by them ever since has been secured by British expert Simon Kidston for a client.
- Stuff Motoring says Mercedes-Benz confirms record-breaking 300 SLR Coupe sale
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// Mercedes launch luxurious Mythos brand and cuts back on entry-level models
Mercedes is launching an ultra-exclusive brand that will sit above the Maybach moniker and be only for those with lots…
- Stuff Motoring says Mercedes to swing to top-end models in luxury-car profit race video
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// BMW’s 405kW M4 CSL confirmed for New Zealand
It’s been over 50 years since a BMW first wore the ‘CSL’ badge, and over two decades since the last one, but we can finally confirm that the epic CSL is making a return for the newest-generation M4 coupe.
// Mercedes-AMG unveils Taycan rival in concept form
Mercedes-Benz continues to release more vehicles teasing its electric future.
// NZ not considering 24-month WoFs but will be looking at updating the test
The Ministry of Transport is not considering switching to 24-month Warrant of Fitness inspections but will soon examine if the…
// Watch: Ford reveals the all-new Ranger! Zooming with DRIVEN EP88
This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, we’re talking about the all-new Ford Ranger that broke cover in NZ for the first time… at a boat show. David went along to check it out, so he gives us the inside scoop. He also talks about the new Range Rover Sport.
// Kia investing big time into electric vans and PBVs
Kia sees electric vans and purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) as its next business venture.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Renault Scénic Vision EV concept: Fuel-cell range extender enables smaller, lighter battery
The roomy people-mover gets nearly 500 miles of range from a battery pack the size of a base Nissan Leaf—thanks to an additional hydrogen fuel cell.
// GM patent: Electric trucks could charge other EVs during fast-charging, with dual ports
Electric vehicles have the potential to become mobile power banks for our houses and worksites. But as more scenarios become viable, would two ports be better than one?
IN OTHER NEWS
// VW’s answer to Rivian raises questions video
Volkswagen’s plans to revive the long-dormant Scout brand for the U.S. market raises a number of questions.
// Lockdown in China dents Polestar’s global sales forecast
The government COVID-19 lockdowns in China have forced Polestar to reduce its anticipated 2022 sales forecast from 65,000 units to approximately 50,000.
// Port appoints permanent boss
Acting chief executive at Lyttelton lands role long term and pledges company will learn from recent port tragedy.
// Hacker finds a way to unlock Tesla models, start cars
A hack effective on certain cars, including Teslas, could allow a thief to unlock a vehicle, start it and drive away, according to security researchers.
// Budget extends fuel tax cuts
Government says providing motorists with two more months of relief at the pumps will cost $235m.
// Changes for finance group
Heartland announces two key executive appointments set to come into effect from August.
// Mercedes-Benz announces recall for nearly 2000 cars in NZ
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has confirmed a recall of nearly 2000 cars built between 2005 to 2013.
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- Dissecting the scrappage scheme and more: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- Climate change plan: High-emitting vehicles to be banned, electric vehicle scheme under $4.5 billion plan
- DRIVEN CAR QUIZ: Can you beat our so-called experts?
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