TODAY’S BEST
// Confirmed: Mahindra to bring EV models to New Zealand
New Zealand will soon have a new combatant in the economy EV space in the form of the Mahindra XUV 400 EV.
// Renault issues nine separate local vehicle recalls
Renault’s local arm has taken the unique step of releasing a total of nine different vehicle recalls within the space of 11 days, concerning a large number of older models.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Wireless EV Charging On-The-Go Coming To PA Turnpike
Wireless EV charging is finally coming to the nation’s highways, and that could help solve the charging bottleneck when millions of electric vehicles surge into the mass market.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Peugeot reveals two new electric 308 models
Two new fully electric versions of the Peugeot 308 have been revealed, including the E-308 and E-308 SW wagon variant.
// Masks off for dealers
Government ditches Covid-19 restrictions for businesses and also announces public holiday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
// Bandag celebrates diamond jubilee down under
Tyre retread manufacturer Bandag is celebrating 60 years of local manufacturing in Australia and says it’s positioned to play a key role in the future of sustainable transport.
// New company chairman unveiled
Mike Walsh takes over from Stan Zurkiewicz as chairman of VTNZ’s parent company. DEKRA NZ, the parent company of VTNZ, has appointed Mike Walsh as chairman of its board of directors.
// Straight from the Hornet’s nest
Honda continues to drop teaser snippets regarding development of its Hornet concept. Now we know it is destined to be powered by a completely new parallel twin eight-valve single-cam engine developing 68kW (91hp) at 9500rpm and 75Nm of torque from 7250rpm.
// Pagani Utopia is a driver’s dream brought to life
It’s as if we’ve received a blessing from the automotive gods with Pagani today revealing its third model line, the Utopia, complete with a V12 and manual gearbox – a welcome change among a sea of hybrids and electric hypercars of late.
ONE LINERS
- First orders for $150k ‘Flying car’ take off in Tuscany
- Mercedes-Benz plans local testing of electric eEconic waste truck
- GM patents inflatable steering wheel rim
- Road safety expert’s plea to legislate lifesaving technology in new cars
- Legendary Harley Earl-designed cars to go on display
- Honda reinvigorates the NT moniker
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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