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// Toyota acquires New Zealand owned rental car business
Toyota has announced the acquisition of Ezi Car Rental, one of the largest New Zealand owned and operated rental car brands.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ acquires Ezi Car Rental
- AutoFile says Toyota NZ buys rental car firm
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// ‘Significant’ electrification shift in September new vehicle stats
A “significant shift toward electrification in September” is reported by the Motor Industry Association (MIA).
- AutoCar says New car registrations on the low side in September 2023
- AutoFile says CCD uncertainty hits market
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// Nissan reveals sharp Hyper Urban concept ahead of public debut
Later this month, Nissan will debut a line-up of concept cars at the Japan Mobility Show, each of which will be revealed in digital form before the event kicks off.
// Cadillac could be coming to New Zealand, report suggests
Insiders at General Motors have revealed that Cadillac is pushing forward with its development of right-hand drive models,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Future electric car models will ditch the rear window
The cars we drive will look very different within five years, with major changes coming as more vehicles go electric.
// UK government resets pathway for zero-emission cars
The United Kingdom government has set out the percentage of new zero emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the prime minister’s decision to delay the UK’s ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.
// Company starts strategy review
Geneva Finance is to carry out a strategic review of specific areas of the group, such as lending growth, direct business and new lending opportunities.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 1,234 HP Lucid Air Sapphire Enters Production In Casa Grande, Arizona
The Tesla Model S Plaid’s archnemesis starts at an eye-watering $249,000 before taxes and fees.
// Watch Tesla Cybertruck launch like a rocket from a standstill
We get a rare look at a Tesla Cybertruck launching from a standstill, and it looks more like a rocket than a pickup truck.
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- Toyota’s baby 4×4 shaping up but without electric power
- New vehicle loan financing up
- Volvo EM90 people mover teased ahead of next month’s reveal
- Parked in an EV space? If you’re not plugged in, you may get towed
- Report suggests carmakers spend more on advertising “gas guzzlers” than EVs
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