HOT TOPIC
// Nissan Pathfinder awarded five-star safety rating
ANCAP has awarded the new Nissan Pathfinder with a five-star safety rating after it impressed with high scores in every testing category.
- AutoCar says BMW X1 and LDV Mifa 9 among latest to get five-star safety rating
- AutoTalk says New Nissan Pathfinder arrives with five-star safety
BEST OF THE REST
// Forget electricity: how about a hydrogen Hilux?
Everyone here is talking electric utes, but how about a hydrogen fuel cell Hilux?
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed
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In 2023, the Pilot Programme will support up to 24 youths over the year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Polestar 2 offers permanent performance boost over the air—for $1,195
In what appears to be a North American market first for EVs, Polestar is offering the upgrade on a wide range of Polestar 2 dual-motor cars going back to the 2021 model year.
IN OTHER NEWS
// This Toyota Corolla Cross has a hydrogen-burning GR Yaris engine
Toyota has recently unveiled a prototype version of its Corolla Cross which makes use of a hydrogen-burning GR Yaris engine.
// Apple scales back self-driving car and delays debut till ’26
Apple has scaled back ambitious self-driving plans for its future electric vehicle and postponed the car’s target launch date by about a year to 2026,
// Fuel relief extension uncertain but Govt promises announcement soon
The road transport sector says it’s “encouraged but not convinced” by finance minister Grant Robertson’s promise
// Turners rationalises operations
Company’s branch in Panmure, Auckland, has closed with staff relocated to other sites.
// Lexus installs fake manual transmission in EV
Lexus has a plan to save the manual transmission and it isn’t to install them on its petrol-powered cars but rather on its EV models.
ONE LINERS
- Car 101: What is and isn’t covered with buying second-hand vehicles
- Suzuki’s November sales record reflects rebate impact
- New China ute heading to NZ
- Audi NZ ready for electric first
- Skoda’s first EV will be here early next year
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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