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// New Volkswagen Amarok arriving in May
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) has released pricing and specification of the Amarok Ute range set for arrival in New Zealand in May 2023.
- AutoCar says New Volkswagen Amarok pricing announced for NZ
- Stuff Motoring says A classy ute? Volkswagen confirms pricing for all-new Amarok
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// Opposition vows to improve Clean Car Standard
The National Party is promising to work with the automotive industry and make changes to legislation around the Clean Car Standard (CCS) if it’s part of the next government.
- AutoFile says CCS: National’s pledge to industry
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// Five star safety ratings for new market entrants
ANCAP Safety has released five star safety ratings for the GWM Ora and Alfa Romeo Tonale which are new entrants to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
- AutoCar says Five star safety for GWM Ora and Alfa Romeo Tonale
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// Dane Fisher appointed CEO of Retail and Mobility for Giltrap Group
Dane Fisher has been announced as the new CEO of Retail & Mobility for the Giltrap Group, taking over the role from Michael Giltrap, whom he will report to as Joint Managing Director alongside Richard Giltrap.
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BEST OF THE REST
// ‘Affordability and availability’ key
Moana Blue’s general manager warns NZ’s most popular used hybrid will attract CCS changes from 2026.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Subaru again recalls 1,182 Solterras because… the wheels could fall off
Subaru has issued another recall on its first electric car, the Solterra, due to undertorqued hub bolts, related to the previous recall which encompassed both the Solterra and bZ4X.
IN OTHER NEWS
// NZ’s most popular electric car gets another price cut
For the second time in two months, Tesla has lowered pricing on its two most popular models sold in New Zealand – the Model 3 and Model Y.
// Audi NZ unveils online first
Company launches digital reservation platform to coincide with pre-sales of the Q4 e-tron.
// Fuel mandate costs avoided
MIA says biofuels mandate “not needed anyway” after government pulls the plug on it.
// New CEO for finance company
Don Atkinson secures top job at UDC, while the current chief is preparing to join the board.
ONE LINERS
- Toyota reveals new supersized hybrid SUV. Will it come to NZ?
- Car makers say industry needs radical change to hit climate targets
- One of Tesla’s biggest critics is funding a Super Bowl ad against it
- Updated Kia Seltos now available at NZ dealers
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