HOT TOPIC
// Toyota Hilux variant gets enhanced suspension and brakes
Toyota today released details on a new Hilux variant, its 4WD SR5 Cruiser, coincidentally or otherwise on the same day that Ford unveils its new Ranger line-up.
- AutoTalk says Hilux variant gets engineering overhaul
HOT TOPIC
// Clean Car Q&A with David Vinsen of VIA
Yesterday VIA confirmed it was pulling its support for the government’s Clean Car plans, citing ongoing ‘failure in the implementation’ of the Clean Car discount as the driver behind the move.
- AutoFile says Key problems with feebates
- AutoFile says Chief slams discount ‘mess’
- AutoFile says Minister looking into industry concerns
- AutoFile says VIA drops clean car support
- EVs and Beyond says Wood pledges continuing work with VIA on Clean Car
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BEST OF THE REST
// New Ford Mustang to debut this September
Ford is reportedly preparing to show off the seventh-generation Mustang at the 2022 North American International Detroit Auto Show, set to kick off in September.
// New Porsche 911 GT3 RS reveal next month
Porsche’s next-generation 911 GT3 RS will be revealed next month, supposedly bringing with it less power than the outgoing model.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// ŠKODA Reveals ENYAQ iV 80 FestEVal: Equipped For Camping & Music Festivals
ŠKODA recently revealed the ENYAQ iV 80 FestEVal, a version of its iV 80 wagon that comes with important items for camping, music festivals, or other outdoor adventures.
// Second-Hand Electric Cars — Buyer Beware
Want to buy a LEAF? By David Waterworth, with suggestions from Paul Wildman
IN OTHER NEWS
// Sono Sion charges battery via solar body panels
German start-up company Sono Motors has revealed its all-electric Sion this week. It says this is the world’s first solar electric vehicle (SEV) for the masses.
// A Porsche IPO and a software fix await VW’s new CEO
As much of Volkswagen takes a summer break the next few weeks, Oliver Blume, the carmaker’s designated chief executive officer, will be staring down an extensive to-do list.
ONE LINERS
- $6 million Bulgarian hypercar hopes to be the first electric Lamborghini
- Mini reveals a funky-looking ‘Aceman’ EV concept
- Czech police convert seized Ferrari 458 into patrol car
- Lamborghini’s gravel-bashing Huracan Sterrato might be the coolest supercar yet
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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