September 4th, 2025
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// Not a TT: Audi Concept C revealed in full
Following on from leaked images that appeared online yesterday, Audi has revealed its new Concept C, an all-electric two-seater sports car that will share its underpinnings with the next-gen Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster.
- AutoCar says Audi Concept C previews stylish sports car for 2027
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// NZ new-vehicle sales August: recovery continues, but EV sales are ‘alarming’ says industry chief
More positive new-vehicle sales figures for August has Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley suggesting there is growing cause for optimism that “a corner has been turned”.
- AutoCar says New vehicle sales continue to rise but EV uptake slips
- AutoFile says Sales trend improving for new vehicles
- AutoTalk says August new vehicle sales rise as industry eyes sustained upturn
- EVs and Beyond says EV slump continues even as overall market steadies in August
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// GWM confirms Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid for NZ
GWM will add another PHEV to its local ranks soon with the Tank 500 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid. It is set to launch in New Zealand later this year. Positioned as the brand’s flagship luxury SUV, GWM says it combines off-road capability with class-leading EV range.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Honda readies EV FUN electric motorcycle for global launch
Honda’s first full-sized electric motorcycle is nearing its global debut, with the Japanese manufacturer conducting final testing in Europe ahead of the production model reveal.
// CCS economic and environmental costs mounting – MIA
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) says the Clean Car Standard (CCS) is now the most urgent challenge facing New Zealand’s light vehicle sector, as Parliament begins considering amendments to the regime.
// Clean car ‘policy imbalance’
“Not enough zero and low-emission vehicles are being purchased to materially shift fleet emissions” – Aimee Wiley, MIA
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is warning that importers are facing high costs and will struggle to hit the clean car standard (CCS) emissions targets because of a “policy imbalance”.
// Penske NZ adds new truck dealers to network
Penske New Zealand has expanded its national network, signing three new truck parts and service dealers in Whangarei, Gisborne and Blenheim.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian’s CEO Explains What Everybody Gets Wrong About Chinese EVs
China’s electric car industry is on track to swallow the world. But there’s one piece of the puzzle that often gets overblown when people discuss the ramifications of these cars potentially being sold in the United States someday.
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- Skoda designer reimagines classic Felicia Fun ute (but where’s the frog?)
- Watch: Ford electric prototypes set Nürburgring records
- Watch: New Zealand’s biggest motor show?
- Tyres collected tops 4m
- Turners rebrands My Auto Shop
- Porsche ends 718 Cayman and Boxster ahead of EV return
- How AI is making new cars smarter (and more annoying)
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