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February 16th, 2022

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// Lexus working on all-electric IS replacement

Lexus is allegedly developing an all-electric IS successor, with a launch expected by 2025. The new sedan will do battle with the likes of the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, and Polestar 2.

// Hyundai all but confirmed to be working on Ioniq 5 N

Hyundai is reportedly working hard on a high-performance version of its Ioniq 5 electric SUV, which could share components with Kia’s top-rung EV6 GT.

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// Triumph shows first look at its electric bike

Triumph has been working on its first all-electric motorbike for nearly a year, believe it or not.

// Sparking up the EV charging industry

Jet Charge has raised A$25 million to power the Australasian EV transition.

// Alfa Romeo wants to return to making sports cars but EVs come first

Alfa Romeo may still soon return with a new sports car. However, that depends on how quickly the marque can…

// Chinese EVs in hot demand globally

Tesla China has enjoyed a good start to this year, exporting 40,499 EVs (mainly Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys) and selling 19,346 in China.

// DeLorean going into the future with electric sports car planned for 2022

Great Scott; DeLorean is making a return to the automotive world. Yeah, you read that right. The Texas-based manufacturer responsible…

// Do current fuel prices mean this is the best time to buy an EV?

Fuel prices are surging as a result of increased overseas demand, Covid-19 restrictions, international oil prices, and geopolitical issues, and it’s rough going for Kiwi drivers.

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February 16th, 20222022-02-15T22:53:13+13:00

February 15th, 2022

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// Toyota patent reveals plans for EV with manual transmission and clutch

As far as creating multi-gear transmissions for electric vehicles go, only two automakers have succeeded with the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.

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// NZ makes top ten cheap lists for buying new SUVs and hatchbacks

For most of us, buying brand new cars is not a cheap exercise. Heck, some of us haven’t even had such luxury. But it seems it is not all that bad.

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Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Lamborghini wants to keep making combustion cars well into the 2030s

It might not be entirely done with. It being internal combustion engines and Lamborghini being their savior. That’s because Lamborghini’s CEO Stephan Winkelmann wants to avoid making full-electric vehicles for as long as possible.

// ‘Sensible changes’ planned to Clean Car scheme

A number of “sensible changes” are planned to the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill during…

// NZ micromobility ready to rocket

New Zealand’s micromobility sector revenue is expected to soar from $9.5 million in 2020 to $2.395…

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// More electrification for all-new C-Class

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has launched two mild-hybrid four-cylinder petrol variants of the all-new C-Class sedan to…

// Toyota Mirai FCEV lease deal in Australia

Toyota Mirai fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are going to Australia’s former chief scientist Dr. Alan Finkel, energy retailer Red Energy, FCEV bus and truck manufacturer Hyzon, Telstra, Acciona, and Melbourne’s Yarra Council.

// Spending on cars steady

Spending on vehicles remained steady during January – dropping only 0.4 percent – while most other industries saw an increase when compared with December 2021, according to Stats NZ.

// Volvo Cars expect EV sales to grow faster than market

Volvo Cars says it expects sales of electric cars will grow faster than the overall market…

// The Ram TRX has been given two extra wheels and even more power

If you’re of the opinion the Hellcat-powered Ram 1500 TRX just isn’t quite enough truck for your needs, perhaps you should check this out.

// New EV motor avoids rare earths

A new-generation automotive electric motor will be developed and made in France under a Renault Group,…

// Europe needs 65 million electric vehicle chargers by 2035

Europe will have 130 million electric vehicles on the road by 2035, according to a joint report from Ernst & Young and the electricity industry trade association Eurelectric.

// ABB outlines e-mobility plans

ABB e-mobility is hosting its virtual Capital Markets Day with discussion around ABB’s EV charging products,…

// EV fleet transition tool wins local award

Survey & Spatial NZ president Dr. Kat Salm and Critchlow Geospatial managing director Steve Critchlow.

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February 15th, 20222022-02-14T20:40:59+13:00

February 14th, 2022

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// Emissions guide now available for dealers

The NZ Transport Agency has published a downloadable spreadsheet to assist dealers in identifying CO2 emissions of…

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// Clean Car Bill one step closer, Parliament continues to have split of opinion

Members of Parliament have finished a second reading of the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill, moving the bill one step closer to fruition.

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// BMW’s Super Bowl ad features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Zeus

How does a Greek god deal with retirement? Not well, if BMW’s new Super Bowl television advertisement is anything to go by. Starring a pair of superstars in the form of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Zeus, the Greek god of lightning

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Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale gets three hybrid powertrain options

Alfa Romeo’s 2019 Tonale concept has finally been unveiled as a production vehicle, and it’ll come with hybrid options. This will be the companies first compact SUV, which will compete with the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes GLA.

// PHEV Mazda SUV primed for NZ?

Potential that Mazda’s CX-60, a new large rear-drive SUV confirmed for New Zealand, will arrive here with something new for the brand – a plug-in hybrid system – seems high.

// Save the date for the Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor reveal

Ford Motor Company is getting ready to reveal the much-anticipated Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor. The reveal will happen via Ford’s Facebook and YouTube Premiere channels on February 22, 2022, at 8:00 PM New Zealand time.

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// Honda Civic Type R claims one last lap record before bowing out

It may be pretty long in the tooth these days, but the FK8-generation Honda Civic Type R remains a force to be reckoned with in the hot hatch space.

// New Zealand’s micromobility sector is gearing up for big things

New Zealand’s micromobility sector is about to blow up, with revenue expected to grow from $9.5 million in 2020 to $2.4 billion by 2030.

// DRIVEN EXPLAINS PART 1: What’s the difference between HEV, PHEV, and BEV?

There are many different types of electric powertrains. Confused? You don’t have to be. Let us explain. First, there’s HEV, for Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Toyota introduced this technology in the late-1990s with the Prius.

// You didn’t buy an electric car. But you’re paying for one.

Conor Sen is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and the founder of Peachtree Creek Investments. OPINION: Cars have been a big part of the inflation picture over the past year.

// MPs at loggerheads over clean car laws

The clean car standard and a feebate scheme have moved a step closer to passing into legislation following the second reading of the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill in parliament.

// Toyota’s quarterly auto sales sag on computer chip crunch

Toyota’s profit slipped nearly 6 per cent last quarter, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday, highlighting the headwinds automakers are facing in a computer chip crunch caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

// Bank hit by loan changes

Lending applications approved by ASB have dropped by about seven percent since changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) was introduced on December 1.

// Aston Martin to heavily update DB11, DBS, and Vantage

Aston Martin is in for some radical changes to their front-engine sports cars. Changes so significant company chairman Lawrence Stroll says the DB11, DBS, and Vantage will be like “all-new cars.”

// Porsche app will allow users to record roads and drive them again virtually

Ever driven down a road and thought “wow, this would be great as a simulation”? No? Well, Porsche is making this happen nevertheless.

// Ford GT Heritage edition pays tribute to blue-badged motorsport icons

The current-generation Ford GT is a curious car. It was first unveiled in 2015 when Ford only planned on building 500 units.

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February 14th, 20222022-02-14T00:53:02+13:00

February 11th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Will Kia bring the 51km Sportage PHEV to New Zealand?

It may not be the most ‘Hollywood’ release of this year, but the new Kia Sportage is nevertheless one of the most important new cars of 2022.

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// A closer look at the Lexus Electrified Saloon concept

Photos shared on Twitter give us a closer look at the Lexus Electrified Saloon Concept, showing us the side and rear view of the car.

// Used car dealer caught selling second ‘clocked’ Jaguar

The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal has found that an Auckland used car dealer has once again breached the 1986 Fair Trading Act by misrepresenting the odometer reading of a Jaguar vehicle that was imported from Singapore.

// EV registrations slow down

The number of new and used electric vehicle (EV) registrations fell below four figures last month, with 977 units the lowest total since August 2021.

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// 2022 Ford GT Heritage Edition celebrates behind the scenes efforts of 1966 Le Mans triumph

Ford has unveiled its latest, and likely last, Ford GT Heritage Edition, celebrating the efforts of Alan Mann, who set up the brand’s Ferrari-beating Le Mans triumphs.

// Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off.

// Australian EV charger partnership formed

AutoNexus and EVSE Australia have launched a commercial partnership to provide EV charging technology to support AutoNexus and the shift to green electric mobility.

// Velodyne Lidar wins patent challenge

Velodyne Lidar says it has won a patent challenge brought by competitor Quanergy in the US…

// Tesla quietly remove hardware that could compromise safety

Tesla was one of the many car brands to have record-breaking sales in 2021, despite global chip shortages.

// Biden welcomes Tritium’s US factory plan

US president Joe Biden has acknowledged Brisbane-based EV fast-charging firm Tritium

// Tyre sales to boost charity

Bridgestone is helping boost the coffers of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) this month with its “Drive for a Cure” promotion.

// Neuron using Google Maps for NZ rides

Neuron has integrated with Google Maps to help riders better plan their trips across New Zealand.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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February 11th, 20222022-02-10T23:00:25+13:00

February 10th, 2022

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// World Car of the Year finalists announced

The ten finalists in the World car of the Year (WCOTY) awards have been revealed, along with the five finalists in each of the individual categories.

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// Canadian replacing Pole at BMW Group New Zealand

Leading a brand in New Zealand is attractive to foreign nationals as they climb the corporate ladder, but Pole Karol Abrasowicz-Madej has unexpectedly announced his departure from the BMW Group to embark on a new career.

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// MG is making an affordable sportscar EV for 2024

MG is set to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2024, and to celebrate, the automaker is planning to unveil a production sportscar to complement its SUV-focused model range.

// Mazda CX-60 PHEV premieres March 8

The new Mazda CX-60 PHEV debuts globally on March 8 and is the first of two…

// Ram is creating an EV ute, and it wants your input

Ram has recently announced that it’ll be joining the world of the EV, with its first electric ute coming in the not too distant future.

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// Alfa Romeo takes first step into the future with new Tonale

Alfa Romeo’s newest addition, the Tonale, puts a stake in the ground for the Italian manufacturer.

// Nissan swings back to profit despite chip crunch

Japanese automaker Nissan swung back into the black for the quarter through December, despite shortages of computer chips that have hit the entire industry and many other manufacturers.

// Shell confirms dealer supply agreement with Hyundai

Shell Lubricants has confirmed an ongoing supply agreement which will see the brand’s oil used by…

// Marque hits green milestone

Mazda New Zealand is celebrating the planting of more than 111,000 native trees across the country as part of a partnership with Trees That Count.

// Tesla owners pushing for NP charging stations

New Plymouth District Council has been accused of moving at a “glacial pace” towards meeting the growing need for electric vehicle charging points.

// Meet the world’s coolest, and likely fastest, Geo Metro

The Geo Metro. Canada’s, and therefore the world’s, most fantastic car, mainly down to its insane fuel economy.

// BMW CEO warns against phasing out ICE too early

BMW CEO, Oliver Zipse, believes phasing out the combustion engine too soon won’t be beneficial for “the climate or anyone else.

// Drivers look past petrol price pain

Just as one man’s loss can be another’s windfall, sellers of electric vehicles and e-bikes are eyeing potential gains from the latest round of “record” petrol prices, especially if they’re sustained.

// Nissan set to stop producing combustion engines

Nissan is set to become the first major Japanese automaker to completely cease creating petrol engines for global markets.

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February 10th, 20222022-02-09T23:49:54+13:00

February 9th, 2022

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// Toyota expands hydrogen tech

Toyota New Zealand is expanding its business activities to explore and support the advancement of hydrogen…

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// Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted supercharging

Will it ever reach production? The question on everyone’s lips as we’ve waited and watched the production date for Tesla’s Cybertruck get pushed back further and further.

// EV symbols to be standardized for NZ and Australia

A standardized set of symbols for low and zero-emission vehicles (LZEVs) and associated charging or refueling infrastructure to be used on road signs and for road marking in Australia and New Zealand is proposed.

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// Scalpel to a bike fight

The 2022 KTM 890 Duke R has been released, sporting a new Atlantic Blue base color, reminiscent of the firm’s GP bike,

// Petrol prices fuel EV enquiries

Fuel price increases during the past few months have been “unbelievable” and are expected to drive more people to EVs as a result.

// Car imports tumble

There were 6,956 used passenger vehicles imported into New Zealand during January, which is 39.4 percent lower than for the same month a year ago.

// Skoda marks 120th anniversary with a classic rebuild

Skoda Motorsport has turned 120, and the carmaker is celebrating by completely restoring and rebuilding the 1100 OHC Coupe racing car from 1960.

// Skilled migrant limit to fall

The government is lowering the income threshold on skilled-migrant visas to help industries that have struggled to fill vacancies because of the Covid-19 pandemic and borders being closed.

// India blocks Elon Musk, won’t give Tesla added tax breaks

Regulators appear to have called Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bluff, having denied the company’s requests for tax breaks in order to smooth its entry into the bustling market.

// Agency’s January statistics incomplete

Statistics published by Waka Kotahi on vehicle registrations for January 2022, and featured in the February issue of Autofile and stories online, are incomplete.

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February 9th, 20222022-02-09T00:06:06+13:00

February 8th, 2022

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT WAITANGI DAY – DAN

// Will we get the Ora Good Cat in New Zealand?

The Ora Good Cat is probably one of the best-looking vehicles to come out of China recently, even if it has a slightly weird name.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Calculator

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February 8th, 20222022-02-07T19:39:25+13:00

February 7th, 2022

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// Watch: Toyota’s fully autonomous GR Supra goes drifting

While most brands are hard at work developing autonomous driving systems at test tracks, Toyota’s Research Institute is taking a different, less tyre-friendly approach.

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// Subaru franchise opens

The opening of a Winger Motors dealership will significantly increase the convenience factor for Subaru customers who live and work in Auckland’s eastern suburbs.

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// Nissan has a dedicated ‘smellmaster’ to ensure the cars smell just right

Nissan could be the only company in the world to have people on its payroll called ‘smellmasters.’

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// Ferrari Purosangue SUV production confirmed for 2022

Ferrari’s scheme to join the deeply profitable luxury performance SUV space race finally appears to have a start date.

// Koenigsegg’s new EV motors may power other supercars

Koenigsegg has detailed its new electric motors and drive units, which it says will be available to third-parties.

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// Ford files NZ trademark for Mustang Mach-E

The all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E looks to be one step closer to hitting the New Zealand market – though the brand is remaining coy.

// Border reopening in five steps

New Zealand’s international border will reopen in five stages from the end of the month, with the ability to self-isolate at home available for most travellers returning to the country.

// Team Penske to be first with an electric truck at the track

Team Penske will make history at the Los Angeles Coliseum this weekend when it becomes the first NASCAR team to use an all-electric truck to get its car to the track.

// Ford bring in the big bucks, earned $17.9 billion in 2021

There’s a lot of money in cars. Well, there’s a lot of money in selling cars. Just look at Ford’s latest net income figures.

// Hyundai’s adorable Casper has become an adorable van

Hyundai revealed the Casper in September 2021, a cute little SUV comparable to the Suzuki Jimny in size. While it is undeniably awesome in a silly tiny car sort of way, we can’t help but feel like it would be better if it

// EV Torque – a look ahead

Below is a good guess as to what EVs we can expect here in the near future based on what’s happening overseas, and a few cryptic announcements from local distributors.

// AA Buyer’s Guide: Family-friendly options

There have been some fantastic new family-friendly vehicles launched in New Zealand over the past months. Whether you need something frugal or have a craving for something with the capacity for towing,

// Norway: Top of the world and EV dominator

Ah, Norway. Bitterly cold, hundreds of fjords, and runaway electric car leaders. Recent sales figures out of the Scandinavian country all point towards one thing: EVs are surging in at a record pace,

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// Current National New Car Deals

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February 7th, 20222022-02-06T23:10:38+13:00

February 4th, 2022

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// Mitsubishi Outlander, Triton topple Ford Ranger in January sales upset

The Motor Industry Association has released new vehicle registration figures from January, indicating a surprising name sitting on top of the sales sheets; Mitsubishi.

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// Aston Martin will stop making pure combustion vehicles by 2026

Aston Martin is the latest automaker to announce it’ll stop producing internal combustion engines. Starting in 2026, the British car company will be offering a fully electrified range, meaning all of its models will be either hybrid or pure electric.

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// MIA reports ‘solid’ new vehicle sales in January 2020

The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand is reporting that there were 13,514 sales of new vehicles for the month of January 2022, a decrease of 2.73% (379 units) on the same month in 2021.

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// Track-ready hatch races into view

Hyundai New Zealand has added a new racetrack-capable hot hatchback from the marque’s N Division to its line-up.

// Double-digit growth across group

BMW Group NZ finished 2021 with registrations for both of its brands notching up double-digit percentage increases as demand for electrified products grew.

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// Toyota develops self-driving drift car for safety and science

The sport of drifting has its cynics the world over, but few can deny that a huge amount of talent is on show anytime someone can hop into a car and perform endless, smooth powerslides.

// Car advertising finally goes electric

Hyundai recently debuted a new TV ad called “Gas Card.” It goes like this: a dad gives his daughter a gas station gift card; she never uses it because she drives a plug-in hybrid Tucson from Hyundai; she gives the card back to him on his birthday.

// Making EVs in a materials crisis

The past two years have been extremely turbulent for many industries with production lines shutting down, chip shortages, and a host of general supply chain issues. EVs have been a shining light, IDTechEx says.

// Polestar unveils drift-loving Arctic Circle rallycross EV

As the first Polestar 2s land in New Zealand, on the other side of the world, the brand unveils one of the most gnarly (do the kids still say that these days?) electric performance car projects out of Europe.

// Elon Musk thinks we’ll start seeing fewer EV fire stories in the news

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, believes we’ll start seeing less news coverage about electric vehicle fires in the coming future.

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February 4th, 20222022-02-03T23:34:02+13:00

February 3rd, 2022

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// Aston Martin takes the DBX SUV to extremes with new 520kW ‘707’ model

Aston Martin has powered up its DBX with a new “707” model: that’s 707ps peak power (520kW) from the Mercedes-AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine,

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// Toyota New Zealand donates $10k to Tongan relief

Toyota New Zealand is donating $10,000 to immediately support the community tsunami rescue and relief programme…

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// Cruise offers public first driverless rides in San Francisco

Autonomous vehicle taxis are up and running in San Francisco and the public has been invited to try one out.

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// EVs contribute to biggest new vehicle CO2 emissions drop in 25 years

Electrification has contributed to the largest drop in new vehicle emissions since 2006, but that won’t avoid future government penalties and price increases, …

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// BMW celebrates NZ growth as it builds towards a big 2022

It’s shaping up as quite a big year is coming up for BMW, with the local launch of the i4, iX, and several other models all in the pipeline.

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// SsangYong e-SUV spotted, e-ute following

A semi-camouflaged SsangYong J100 electric SUV prototype has been seen undergoing testing and it is expected to be launched later in 2022.

// Positive start for import market

2022 has started as a positive year for used import registrations. Passenger registrations for the month…

// Stock shortages hit market leader

A combination of stock shortages and a fast-charging Mitsubishi effort have seen market leader Toyota start…

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// Skoda reveals Enyaq iV Coupe in a spicy vRS flavour

Skoda is following the Enyaq iV electric SUV with a coupe variant, which will be headlined by the first-ever electric vRS model.

// MITO joins Te Pūkenga work-based learning whānau

New Zealand’s vocational educational journey is progressing according to Te Pūkenga which formally welcomed MITO into the whānau with a virtual whakatau.

// Ex-RNZAF group captain joins e-air taxi developer

Catherine MacGowan will oversee Australasia operations and expansion of advanced air mobility firm Wisk Aero’s presence…

// Scout goes Rogue

India has added a new Scout model to the range, known as Rogue. New features give Scout Rogue an edgy look, including a quarter fairing, mini ape-hanger handlebars, sports style seat, blacked-out fenders, valve covers, and a 19-inch front wheel.

// Cizeta is making a comeback

2021 was a good year for ultra-luxury vehicles and extremely exclusive supercars. In fact, most luxury car brands (like Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, etc.) say record years for sales last year.

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