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// Opel kicks off New Zealand sales with electric Mokka headlining
Opel is back in New Zealand, launching with the Corsa and Mokka in both combustion and fully electric guises.
- AutoCar says Mokka leads Opel’s re-energised return
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// AA DRIVEN COTY: The best SUVs of the year
Here are the finalists in the three SUV categories: Small, Medium, and Large…
- AutoFile says Vote for your favourite car
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// Octopus Energy adds ChargeNet
Octopus Energy customers who charge their EVs at ChargeNet nationwide can now add that cost to their bill.
- Stuff Motoring says Octopus Energy partners with ChargeNet for ‘add to bill’ charging
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// MTF joins forces with insurer
Partnership with Tower part of company’s plans to accelerate growth.
- AutoCar says MTF Finance partners with AMI and Tower
- AutoTalk says MTF Finance inks partnerships with AMI, Tower
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// Passenger vehicle arrivals down y/y in October
Vehicle imports are down 10.2% year-on-year with a total of 22,853 arrivals hitting the wharves in October compared to 25,461 in the same period last year.
- AutoFile says Used imports stable
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// Mazda CX-8 gets fresh face and more tech
After four years of production, the Mazda CX-8 has been given a styling update while a suite of new technological features have been added to the SUV.
// The Insider: Encouraging Kiwis into EVs risks becoming a pipe dream unless fast action is taken, says CEO of Jaguar Land Rover NZ
New Zealand has some of the most ambitious climate goals in the world. The automotive and transportation industries have a large responsibility to reach these targets, set out by the government, and collectively we have a long way to go turn this goal into a reality.
// No “manual gearbox” for Honda EVs
Honda has suggested it has no plans to put a simulated manual gearbox in its future electric vehicles following its…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Study Finds On-Street Lampost EV Chargers Are Lowest-Carbon Solution
Using existing structures means no additional street clutter, no moving parts, and no need to run new electrical service.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Barbiecore has hit Maserati’s Grecale SUV
From the just-because-we-can file: Maserati’s Fuoriserie customisation division has produced an “ultra limited edition” version of the new Grecale SUV themed around the Mattel doll Barbie.
// Bennett appointed head of sales Mercedes-Benz cars India
Mercedes-Benz Cars New Zealand general manager Lance Bennett has been appointed as the new head of sales for Mercedes-Benz Cars India effective February 2023.
// Rental firm opens doors in Dunedin
Emerging premium rental car company Sixt is scheduled to open a new store in Dunedin later this month on November 15.
// Triumph Street Triple Gains from Moto2 Tech
Winning on Sunday and selling on Monday might not be such a catchphrase anymore, but surely a manufacturer stands to…
// Ford quality chief retires as CEO tries to boost reliability
Ford Motor Co.’s top quality executive is retiring as the company continues to struggle with high warranty claims and reliability issues.
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- Borla gives electric Mustang Mach-E a V8 exhaust note
- THE GOOD OIL: We’re still carried away with utes
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