HOT TOPIC
// Hybrid SUV shake-up confirmed for heavy hitting brand
Honda will indeed bring its new Civic-based ZR-V SUV to New Zealand this year.
- Stuff Motoring says Honda expands Jazz range with fresh RS model
- Driven says Honda Jazz e:HEV: RS returns, more power for hybrid powertrain
HOT TOPIC
// Dunedin dealership wins top prize
Toyota and Lexus celebrate excellence across network of stores with annual prizegiving.
- AutoCar says Toyota Business Excellence Awards celebrates customer excellence
- AutoTalk says Toyota Awards celebrate customer excellence and community spirit
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// Ill health forces Heartland chairperson to step down immediately
Heartland Group Holdings Limited has announced its chairperson Geoff Ricketts is stepping down with immediate effect for an indefinite period due to ill health.
- AutoFile says Bank’s chairman steps down
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BEST OF THE REST
// Mercedes farewells AMG V8s with special-edition C and E Class models for NZ
Mercedes-Benz New Zealand says it has secured “only limited numbers” of C 63 S coupe/cabriolet and E 63 S sedan models that will be the last of their series to be powered by AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.
// FMA consulting on Conduct of Financial Institutions through intermediaries
The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) – is seeking feedback on proposed guidance that covers arrangements where financial institutions distribute their products and services through intermediaries such as car dealers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// One-pedal driving in EVs isn’t efficient, says Porsche
One-pedal driving allows EV drivers to decelerate without touching the brake pedal, while ramping up regeneration to recover energy. But Porsche thinks there’s a better way.
// 2023 Nissan Ariya Sees Massive Price Cut Of Almost $9,000 In China
This comes shortly after Toyota cut prices of the bZ4X by almost $4,500 in the world’s largest EV market.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Power electronics for EVs report
The demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will increase dramatically in the next 10 years.
// Armstrong’s supporting men’s health fundraising initiative
Armstrong’s is supporting a charitable bike ride which will travel the length of New Zealand in an effort to raise more than $400,000 for men’s health.
// Models set safety test records
Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RX impress across different areas of assessment to secure highest rating.
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- How years of tricky talks sealed Ford’s deal with a Chinese battery maker
- $5k incentive for young drivers in one Aussie state
- Global energy giant Shell sees profit double to record as war drives up energy costs
- Huracan Sterrato in the snow: Lamborghini puts on a show at ski resort
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