HOT TOPIC
// Astra hatch returns and Grandland SUV makes its NZ debut
Opel New Zealand has confirmed the return of the Astra hatchback to our market alongside the introduction of the Grandland SUV.
- AutoCar says Opel Astra officially returns to New Zealand
HOT TOPIC
// LDV reveals electric ute concept at Auto Shanghai 2023
SAIC Motor’s Maxus brand (known as LDV in Australia and New Zealand) unveiled a rugged electric ute concept called the GST at Auto Shanghai 2023.
- AutoCar says LDV shows off rugged electric ute concept
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// Demand continues to rise for Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift was the top-selling new passenger car in March and the distributor says demand continues to rise.
- AutoCar says Suzuki Swift continues sales dominance in March
- AutoFile says Swift remains on the up
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BEST OF THE REST
// More than 1,000 Toyota Corollas recalled over fire risk
Selected Corollas built between 2015 and 2017 have a starter motor vulnerability, says Toyota New Zealand.
// Mazda BT-50 lineup gains 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine
Mazda New Zealand has today confirmed the addition of the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine to its BT-50 lineup.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The Sodium-Ion Battery Is Coming To Production Cars This Year
Lithium is abundant, but difficult to extract and purify for use in batteries. Last year, the price of lithium carbonate peaked at over $80,000 per ton,
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Fancy being one of 13?
That’s how many people in New Zealand will be buying the RS Q3 “edition 10 years”.
// Ford NZ to continue with Escape while Australia moves on
The neighbour’s gone off it, but we’re keeping the faith – that’s the update,
// Agency overhauls online safety
Government-standard passwords and multi-factor authentication to be needed by transport agency’s registers.
// Kiwi-built carbon-tracking smart electric car charger debuts
Evnex, the Christchurch-based builder of smart electric vehicle chargers, has revealed its newest model, the E2.
ONE LINERS
- Mercedes celebrates 500,000th G-Class with retro one-off
- Toyota’s new president vows to step up electric vehicle push
- Tesla signals more price cuts ahead despite margin damage
- Kiwis can now order the Opel Grandland
- Finance Minister Grant Robertson confirms fuel tax subsidy to end in June
- Honda Civic Type R takes back its Nürburgring lap record
- Tesla workers hit with bonus cut despite praise from Elon Musk
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