HOT TOPIC
// 2023 JD Power dependability survey results revealed
Japanese and South Korean luxury brands beat the Germans at their own game.
- Stuff Motoring says Study names the most and least dependable cars for 2023
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota to focus on EVs under new management
Soon to be CEO of Toyota, Koji Sato, has wasted no time in putting a plan in place for when he takes over the role from Akio Toyoda
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota’s CEO-to-be outlines leadership team bullish on EVs
HOT TOPIC
// ‘You’re bloody kidding me!’ New ute for throat cancer patient
After seven rounds of chemotherapy, Rotorua’s Bruce Calkin was waiting for news to come of his results. What he wasn’t expecting was a call from the Chief Executive of Fieldays telling him he’d won a brand-new Isuzu D-Max. “You’re bloody kidding me… I can’t believe it.
- AutoTalk says Fieldays win brings change of luck for Rotorua man
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BEST OF THE REST
// MG sports car spotted without camouflage
A spy shot of the new MG electric sports car has recently surfaced online, showing the car without camouflage.
// Tesla FSD attacked in Super Bowl advert
The Dawn Project group which has often criticised Tesla’s self-driving technology has run a Super Bowl attack advertisement allegedly showing a Tesla in full self-driving (FSD) mode hitting two mannequins and a pushchair
// Undisclosed write-off costs dealer nearly $55k
A Palmerston North used car dealership has been ordered to refund the purchase price including insurance of $54,214 of a 2018 Kia Stinger to the buyer because it failed to disclose the car had been previously written off.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Robotaxis From Zoox Hit California Streets
Autonomous driving companies are a dime a dozen. Autonomous driving companies bought by Amazon, on the other hand — well, there’s Zoox.
// What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?
Ford announced on Monday that it’s planning the installation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries into its Mustang Mach-E starting later in calendar year 2023 and its F-150 Lightning in calendar year 2024.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Skoda NZ prepares to launch BEV
Marque says the impending arrival of its Enyaq model signals the start of a “decade of transformation” for the company.
// Storm relief package must include vehicle loans: FSF
People with vehicle loans need to be considered by the government in its statutory relief package for homeowners affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and other extreme weather events.
// Ports of Auckland halts operations for cyclone
Ports of Auckland has paused its operations as a safety precaution while Cyclone Gabrielle hits the country.
// IPWEA Fleet 2023 conference announced
The institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) has confirmed its Australasian fleet conference will take place at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane from March 27 to 29.
// VIA webinars ‘CCS Feedback’ start
The first Imported Motor Vehicle Association (VIA) monthly webinar for 2023 is on February 14, 1pm.
// Call for emergency relief to cover vehicle loans
Industry organisation says government move to ease access to extra credit for those hit by floods and cyclone does not go far enough.
// Dealer sentenced following injury crash caused by ‘spectacularly stupid’ driving
A Blenheim car dealer has been sentenced to 40 hours community service and six months supervision after being charged for a sustained loss of traction in a Holden Monaro
// Vehicle spending edges higher
Seasonally adjusted figures reveal a slight month-on-month increase for the automotive industry.
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- The Baojun Yep is an electric Jimny lookalike
- NZ Motoring Writers Guild set to announce its COTY – but which would you choose?
- Kia Seltos upgraded for New Zealand market
- North Island flood insurance claims total over 21,000
- New auditors at 2 Cheap
- Avanti wins industry gong
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