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// Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric people-mover

Mercedes-Benz has shown off its idea of an electric people mover, the EQT concept.

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AutoCar says The coolest minivan ever? Mercedes unveils space age EQT

Driven says Mercedes-Benz reveals the all-electric EQT minivan

AutoTalk says EQT concept expands Mercedes-Benz vans portfolio

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// Ford teases the all-electric F-150 Lightning

Ford has revealed it will revive a famous name for its all-electric F-150 pickup, as well as giving us a first brief glimpse of what it will look like in a new video before the official reveal in a week’s time

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AutoTalk says Ford unveiling all-electric F-150 Lightning May 19

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// Fatal ‘driverless’ Tesla crash: report shows autopilot not to blame

One of the biggest stories of the year thus far has taken a steep turn, with preliminary reports into a fatal Tesla crash going against claims made earlier by a police report.

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Stuff says Security footage shows Tesla owner got into driver’s seat before deadly crash

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

• Find out what your skills are worth

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// New-look Volkswagen polo GTI teased in render

It feels like just yesterday that Volkswagen welcomed its all-new Polo GTI hot hatch to the world. But already the German marque is angling to launch its refreshed replacement.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Get in top gear with Pentana Solutions

Pentana Solutions’ Top Gear Live is an interactive virtual event featuring presentations and an in-depth look at industry trends, emerging new technology and omni-channel strategies.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Get surfing, Kiwi style

Marque links up with surfing organisation to boost sport and initiatives across Aotearoa.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Deliveries set to get easier for car transporters

Proposals to create loading bays along a stretch of an Auckland road look set to end years of problems around illegal parking.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Make a crane, grant a wish

Mazda New Zealand is asking New Zealanders to put their paper-folding skills to use and make model seabirds which will enable critically-ill Kiwi children to have some of their wishes granted.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Confusion over fate of non-ESC Nissans

Waka Kotahi and Inspecting Organisations are working to decide the fate of a number of vehicles that have made it into the country without Electronic Stability Control after the technology became mandatory.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// GM boss reiterates commitment to Holden aftersales

GM Australia and New Zealand managing director Mark Ebolo says while the Holden brand is retiring from Supercars this year, the parent company is still committed to providing parts and service through its aftersales network.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// BMW adds electric sound range to EVs

BMW IconicSounds Electric brings an unmistakable sound portfolio to BMW models powered by a fully electric or plug-in hybrid drive system.

• Read this article on evsandbeyond.co.nz

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TR Group adds EV trucks to rental fleet

Renault retires iconic ‘RS’ performance badge

Speculation grows over Lexus F’s twin-turbo V8 return

Geneva dividend soars 67%

EVs cheaper than ICE in four to six years

Renault aims to be Europe’s greenest brand by 2030

Will Ford’s next-generation Ranger Raptor get a twin-turbo V6?

Watch: Tesla Cybertruck makes public appearance in New York

NZ Police deploy new thermal imaging devices to spot brake failures

Jaw-dropping $200m estate built by Henry Ford II sold

Harley-Davidson launching Livewire as its all-electric motorcycle brand

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Thursday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

• Read this article on TheFullBrief.co.nz

EDITOR’S PICKS

// Tesla’s own engineers suggest Elon Musk exaggerated ‘full self driving’

Here’s the thing. While it could easily be argued that Tesla does get targeted by the motoring press, it could also be argued that other brands are far better at concealing their own inner struggles.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// MG Zs wins best value gong

MG’s ZS small SUV range has won the Best Value prize in Australia’s 2021 Drive Car of the Year awards.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

• Find out what your skills are worth

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// Mysterious Fast & Furious Lykan Hypersport up for sale

One of the most fascinating supercars of recent years is something called the Lykan HyperSport.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Mispronounced Maori name causes advert ban

Incorrectly pronouncing Rangiora in a radio advertising jingle has led to a Canterbury car dealership being told by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to stop using the advert which it has run for the past five years..

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// ComCom warns genesis over business billing errors

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Genesis Energy Limited about billing errors concerning electricity line charges to business customers.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Kona electric battery replacements on way

Monthly limited shipments of Hyundai Kona Electric battery packs could start arriving in August – or even sooner, according to Hyundai New Zealand.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Marque ready to launch first BEV

Mazda says the new MX-30 is designed to reflect the green values of its likely owners.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Powering up on agenda

Regulator seeks views on regulatory priorities for New Zealand’s energy networks and international airports.

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Ferrari stalls on profit goal

Citroen turns its tiny electric AMI into a delivery workhorse

Porsche’s all-electric Macan is taking shape

Relive the golden years with this immaculate Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger’s syndrome during ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue

Last-ever Aussie-built Falcon GT quietly changes hands for a rumoured $1 million

Eworld gets 3500 visitors

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Thursday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

• Read this article on TheFullBrief.co.nz

EDITOR’S PICK

// Chip shortage forces carmakers to leave out some high-end features

When automakers were first hit with chip shortages at the end of last year, they tried idling factories until the troubles blew over. But with the crisis stretching into its fifth month and getting worse, they’re getting creative to keep at least some production moving forward.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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// Brabus unveils 1000nm Mercedes-AMG E 63 tyre fryer

Out of the box, the Mercedes-AMG E 63 is already a bit of a larrikin. It might come with 4Matic all-wheel drive, but it’s geared to give it a hefty rear bias.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

• Find out what your skills are worth

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// The Good Oil: It’s a BMW M-car, but is it art?

The very first BMW M model was also a BMW Art car. Although it wasn’t the first BMW Art Car.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Video: First EV battery ‘passport’ offered

An initiative led by the Battery Innovation Hub (BIH), a Battery Industry Group (BIG) working group, Vector and Audi have collaborated with Everledger to develop a world leading ‘battery passport’.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Industry treat in ‘paradise’

The chance to enjoy special deals on a luxurious escape to Rarotonga is being offered to members of the automotive industry.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// New-car sales lag behind 10-year average

Industry organisation in the UK says confidence is growing but admits a full recovery remains a long way off.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Loan company to refund borrowers

UDC Finance enters into a settlement with regulator following an investigation into its fees.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Skoda is no longer a joke

‘How do you double the value of a Skoda?’ ‘Fill it up with petrol.’ Yes, you all know the hoary old jokes about Skodas spread by the flat-earthers out there who refuse to acknowledge that things change.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Japanese students design electric car with a body made of wood

An electric vehicle with a body made of locally produced Hinoki Japanese cypress wood is on display at the Kumanokodo Center in Owase, Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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// Wondering about EVs? Then get along to eWorld on Saturday

New Zealand’s only dedicated electro-mobility expo, the eWorld Expo conference and trade show has kicked off in Auckland.

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// Corvette to make first Australasian appearance at Tailem Bend Supercars

Seventy years of Holden motorsport will be celebrated this weekend at the Tailem Bend round of OTR SuperSprint Supercars with a special convoy of Holdens and a surprise appearance of the mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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Around Auckland’s eworld e-mobility expo in less than a minute

Watch: Ranger reigns supreme in NZ again! Zooming with DRIVEN EP44

EVs continue popularity rise

China set to build more electric cars than rest of the world combined

Michelin planning on tyre made out of recycled plastic bottles

First look: Hands-on with New Zealand’s first Hyundai Ioniq 5

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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Thursday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

• Read this article on TheFullBrief.co.nz

SPECIAL REPORT

// Current National New Car Deals Revealed

Updated every Thursday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.

• https://yesterdaysnews.nz/special-report-new-car-deals/

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// 812 Competizione: Ferrari unveils its craziest V12-powered supercar yet

As the automotive world moves to cut emissions, it seems that it’s getting harder for high-performance manufacturers like Ferrari to bring interesting cars to the market that aren’t electric.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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AutoCar says: 610kw monster: Ferrari confirms details of 812 Competizione hypercar

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// Ford NZ joins Drive Electric

Ford NZ has joined Drive Electric to help push electrified vehicles into the mainstream, ahead of Auckland’s Eworld conference this weekend.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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EVsandBeyond says: Ford teams up with Drive Electric

AutoFile says: Ford NZ joins EV lobby group

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

• Find out what your skills are worth

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// Volkswagen teases updated Tiguan Allspace seven-seater

Volkswagen’s entry-level three-row SUV, the Tiguan Allspace, is getting a refresh. The German firm has issued a teaser snap of the new model, ahead of its unveiling on May 13.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Skoda auto confirms size of NZ police car deal

Škoda Auto has sent out a press release from its Mladá Boleslav headquarters in the Czech Republic confirming that it will supply up to 2000 Superb wagons

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Move over Prius? Uber confirms plans to build its own electric car

Although they’ve taken something of a back seat to more mainstream electric motoring questions, ride-share-based EVs are still very much a point of discussion and ongoing development in the motoring world.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Motor industry deals at Rarotongan luxury beach resort

The opening of the travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand couldn’t come soon enough for the Vinsen family who own and operate the luxury Manuia Beach Resort in Rarotonga.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Leaders urged to take action on e-mobility

Greater leadership and bolder decisions are needed to advance e-mobility in New Zealand.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// NZ well placed for EVs

Seven months of decline comes to an end as an extra 24 traders bolster register.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// New-car sales lag behind 10-year average

Industry organisation in the UK says confidence is growing but admits a full recovery remains a long way off.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Performance vehicle hits NZ

Collectors urged to act fast with only 20 of Subaru’s latest limited-edition car on sale here.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// NZ’s electric car fleet has doubled in just two years

Although electric cars aren’t populating New Zealand’s top 10 new-car sales list just yet, on a percentage basis the trend is undoubtedly heading in upwards.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Nissan and Daimler sever ties, but questions linger over partnership

Nissan’s embattled past few years have had both implications for the brand itself as well as all the brands it has partnerships with.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Would you pay $11 an hour for autonomous driving?

Over-the-air functionality in new vehicles offers instant updates and the ability to pick and choose extras after you’ve bought the car, rather than select from a list during the purchase.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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Ford is betting that solid-state batteries will cut EV costs

Alfa Romeo’s ultimate Giulia is certainly not cheap

Mitsubishi’s very own Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition fetches $200K at auction

First Volkswagen ID.4 EVs to land in New Zealand this month

Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes NZ debut at eworld

Skoda unveils all-new Fabia

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// Skoda unveils new Fabia hatch with major updates

Hot on the heels of its Volkswagen Polo cousin, the all-new Skoda Fabia has been revealed — sporting similar proportions and a similar focus on cramming in plenty of big-car technology.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Wild MG Cyberster confirmed for production, and it could come here

MG’s epic Cyberster concept car from last month’s Shanghai Motor Show has been given the green light for production – and in right-hand drive, no less.

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// Alfa Romeo’s ultimate Giulia is certainly not cheap

Alfa Romeo has priced the ultimate Giulia, the GTA and its lightweight sib, the GTAm. Fair warning: they aren’t cheap.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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// Wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels

Automotive Employment NZ Ltd, a specialist motor industry recruitment company has recently put together a list of current remuneration estimates for the Automotive Industry.

• Find out what your skills are worth

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// May eworld expo has electrifying topics and displays

Movers and shakers in the New Zealand’s e-mobility and sustainable technologies industries are set to charge up eworld at The Trusts Arena in Henderson, Auckland, from May 6 to 8.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// NZ should learn from Australia’s EV drive

New South Wales and Victoria are both proposing subsidies and other measures to help people into EVs.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Ranger leads record Aussie April sales

Australian demand for new vehicles is continuing to recover strongly with last month’s sales result being the highest-selling April on record

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Dealer numbers increase

Seven months of decline comes to an end as an extra 24 traders bolster register.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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Tamiya’s famous ‘Wild One’ model returns as adult-sized go-kart

Tiwai Point could become an NZ hydrogen production plant

MIA Press Releases – Monthly Registrations April 2021

Car company reports customer to police for complaining about his car

No Bronco for NZ: Highly-anticipated Ford off-roader ruled out down under

Hyundai’s radical Ioniq 5 to make NZ debut this weekend

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// Vehicle arrivals showing year-on-year recovery

Vehicle imports are up 60.2% year-on-year (y/y) with a total of 22,905 arrivals hitting the wharves in April compared with 14,297 the year prior.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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AutoFile says: Stock arrival boosts sales

AutoTalk says: Arriving stock boosts April new car sale

AutoCar says: NZ new-car sales up a whopping 62% in 2021 so far

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// Ranger back on top of sales charts for April, but small SUVs are the biggest deal

The Ford Ranger is back on top of the New Zealand new-vehicle sales charts for April – the only model to crack the 1000 mark for the month.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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Stuff Motoring says: Ranger fights back against Hilux in April sales

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// One in five EV buyers switches back to petrol, study says

The talk of the town is how the world plans to assist motorists in transitioning from internal combustion cars to an electric-flavoured mainstream.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Watch: Brand new McLaren supercar burns to the ground at petrol station

Automotive brands do their best to try and stop fires in cars, but due to the high-performance nature of supercars, things don’t always go to plan, and a fire extinguisher isn’t always on standby.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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// Hatch gets new look

Mini unveils fresh design and extra standard equipment for John Cooper Works model.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Mazda’s first BEV from $74,990

The electric Mazda MX-30 SUV is available from selected Mazda dealerships from mid-2021.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// SEA electric’s e-truck range at Brisbane truck show

Five different trucks in various configurations will be displayed by SEA Electric at the Brisbane Truck Show May 13-16.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// ASB to repay millions

Bank admits to responsible-lending failures and agrees to pay customers $8.1m following investigation by regulator.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Used imports on the up

Year-to-date figures show signs of a welcome recovery across the new and used sectors of the market following the disruptions of 2020.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Surprise at verification shake-up

Autohub’s Chief Executive believes budget restraints may be behind the decision not to send government officials back to Japan.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Dealership defends retailer crown

Archibald and Shorter Greenlane completes a three-peat of the supreme prize at annual Jaguar Land Rover celebration.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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It’s official: New Zealand won’t get the new Ford Bronco

BMW NZ investigating scary i3 hybrid fire in nelson

Ford signs 4×4 accessories deal with ARB

$3000 Electric car subsidy unveiled in Australia

Honda’s all-new and electrified Jazz is here

Tesla is on thin ice with Chinese regulators

Spotless Mitsubishi EVO 6.5 TME sells for almost $200k

First Lexus EV to land in new Zealand this year