August 2nd, 2023
HOT TOPIC
// Nissan Z Nismo unveiled without manual gearbox option
After being previewed earlier this year, Nissan has unveiled the Z Nismo as a hotted-up version of its two-door sports car with more power, slipperier aero, and improved handling.
- Stuff Motoring says Nissan debuts hot Z Nismo – but enthusiasts might be disappointed
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// Ford Mustang to keep V8 as long as possible
Ford has confirmed it will keep the Mustang’s iconic V8 engine layout around for as long as it can, in spite of increasingly stringent emissions standards.
- AutoCar says Ford Mustang to keep V8 alive for as long as it can
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// Nearly 500 electric cars are on board burning car carrier ship
Following our recent coverage of the Freemantle Highway cargo ship fire in the North Sea, it has since been confirmed that there are nearly 500 electric vehicles on board the ship.
- AutoFile says Burning ro-ro on the move
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// Marque clinches hat-trick
Toyota takes out nearly half of the used-imported passenger vehicle market as three of its models dominate registrations.
- AutoFile says Dealers register edges up
- AutoTalk says Ford Ranger leads July’s falling new vehicle registrations
- AutoTalk says Toyota leads July’s softer used import market
- AutoFile says Commercials suffer blow
- AutoFile says New sector slumps
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// More than seven million cars later, Kia Sportage celebrates its 30th birthday
Since its inception in 1993, Kia Motors has sold more than seven million Sportage SUV models across five generations, as the nameplate celebrates its 30th birthday.
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BEST OF THE REST
// BMW NZ to put destination chargers across the country
BMW New Zealand plans to install its own destination chargers throughout Aotearoa.
// Canada likely first to all EVs
Canada is expected be the first country to commit to all electric vehicles as soon as this year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Alpha Motor Shows Wolf Pickup Working Prototype, Offers More Details
The no-nonsense light-duty truck has a base power output of 284 hp and a targeted base range of 255 miles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford NZ announces local pricing for new Mustang
Ford New Zealand has today announced the local pricing and specification for its new highly-anticipated seventh-generation Mustang.
// BYD celebrates first birthday in NZ
BYD Auto New Zealand commemorated its first birthday on August 1, celebrating a year since the first BYD Atto 3 was delivered.
// Kiwi drivers’ EV attitude changes
New research reveals Kiwi drivers experience a significant change in attitude when they’re behind the wheel of an EV, from feeling less stressed to scoring bragging rights.
// Vehicle batteries included in nationwide recycling project
No battery is left behind in a Phoenix Metalman Recycling (Phoenix) project offering what it says is “New Zealand’s first nationwide end-to-end battery recycling solution”.
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- Autohub appoints Jeff Judd as South Island brand ambassador
- Mercedes-Benz eActros begins North Island testing
- Iveco’s EV plans ‘progressing to schedule’
- AVs, robotaxis and sensors studied
- Mustangs stolen from dealership
- Lamborghini confirms first EV won’t be an SUV
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