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New flagship Peugeot and Citroen premises in Auckland
Armstrong’s has released details of a new Peugeot and Citroen supersite, located at 500 Great South Rd, Greenlane, where Renault and Infinity were operating out of previously.
Greenlane Peugeot Citroen supersite details announced
Armstrong’s has released details of the three-storey Peugeot Citroen supersite it will build in Greenlane, Auckland.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/greenlane-peugeot-citroen-supersite-details-announced
New supersite for marques
Dealership aims to capitalise on location and set the standard for Peugeot and Citroen.
https://autofile.co.nz/new-supersite-for-marques-
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Mini set to drop petrol and diesel engines by 2030
Mini looks set to be the next cab off the rank in the shift to prioritise electrified engines, with reports that the BMW-owned marque’s decision to cull internal combustion engines by 2030 is imminent.
https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/mini-set-to-drop-petrol-and-diesel-engines-by-2030
Mini brand to go all-electric by 2030
Mini will sell only EVs by 2030, a report suggests. BMW’s Mini brand will follow Europe’s Ford, Bentley, Jaguar and Volvo in selling only battery electric cars (BEVs).
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/mini-brand-to-go-all-electric-by-2030
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Alfa Romeo and Lancia in line for financial wins
You cannot accuse Stellantis — the new umbrella name for the merged firms of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA — from inactivity.
https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/alfa-romeo-and-lancia-in-line-for-financial-wins
IN OTHER NEWS
First hybrid powered military vehicle ready for action
What is claimed to be the world’s first modern hybrid-drive military vehicle, the Scarabee, has been shown in production, sales-ready form by French manufacturer, Arquus. Arquus, formerly Renault Trucks Defence, is part of the Volvo group and produces most of the French army’s vehicles.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/first-hybrid-powered-military-vehicle-ready-for-action
Revolutionary Maserati Bora turns 50
Italian Giorgetto Giugiaro has designed some memorable cars that have stood the test of time.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/revolutionary-maserati-bora-turns-50
Car Haulaways pays fine and reparations following worker death
Transport operator Car Haulaways has been sentenced for failing to inspect, maintain and routinely replace edge protection to effectively keep workers safe from a fall from heights, resulting in the death of a worker.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/car-haulaways-pays-fine-and-reparations-following-worker-death
From van to “spaceship” – Hyundai’s Staria
When is a van not a van? According to Korean carmaker Hyundai, when it’s the replacement for its iMax.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/from-van-to-spaceship-hyundais-staria
Jaguar classic unveils first E-type 60 restomod pair
Jaguar Classic has unveiled its first matched pair of E-type 60 Collection cars, and revealed full details for the 12 restomod 3.8-litre E-types built to celebrate 60 years of the sports car.
https://autotalk.co.nz/news/jaguar-classic-unveils-first-e-type-60-restomod-pair
Mercury to acquire tilt renewables in NZ
Mercury will get wind farm operator Tilt Renewables’ New Zealand business under a nearly A$3 billion deal which also sees Tilt’s Australian business taken over by the AGL Energy backed Powering Australian Renewables (PowAR) fund.
https://evsandbeyond.co.nz/mercury-to-acquire-tilt-renewables-in-nz/
Joint winners take crown
Bowater Toyota and South Canterbury Toyota have won marque’s supreme award for overall excellence. PLUS – gallery of all the prize winners
https://autofile.co.nz/joint-winners-take-crown-
Geneva profits jump 56%
Company overcomes lockdown risks to deliver improvements across all units.
https://autofile.co.nz/geneva-profits-jump-56pc-
Showing strength despite Covid
Organisation laying plans to invest in and grow its AA Auto Centre Network.
https://autofile.co.nz/showing-strength-despite-covid-
Lockdowns hit driving tests
Transport agency and VTNZ working to deal with increase in demand created by coronavirus restrictions.
https://autofile.co.nz/lockdowns-hit-driving-tests-
Renault shows off new logo as part of retro rebirth
Renault has confirmed that the new-look diamond-shaped emblem that sat on its 5 prototype is set to be adopted as the brand’s new badge.
https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/renault-shows-off-new-logo-as-part-of-retro-rebirth
Volkswagen copies Tesla, names future factories ‘Gigafactories’
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It’s also a fairly decent way to try and emulate a fellow car company’s grasp on the electric car market … apparently.
Latest idrive gen VIII is smarter faster sleeker
The new generation of BMW iDrive, the eighth, is evidently the most sophisticated yet and aims to tailor all the car functions to the driver’s needs and preferences as the situation demands.
https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/latest-idrive-is-smarter-faster-sleeker-2021
Track monster: Mclaren reveals ‘unlimited’ 550kw 720s GT3x
It’s a very interesting time for motorsport’s collective ‘GT3’ racing divisions, as interest in the popular platform continues to grow.
https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/track-monster-mclaren-reveals-unlimited-550kw-720s-gt3x
Lordstown Motors hit by massive fraud accusations
Lordstown Motors was a bit of an American hero. It offered an impressive electric truck designed and built in the US of A and, if you were to believe what its CEO, Steve Burns, said, demand was high.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/124539659/lordstown-motors-hit-by-massive-fraud-accusations
Elon Musk and Tesla CFO’s titles changed to ‘Technoking’ and ‘Master of Coin’
Elon Musk, who was recently made the subject of troll-spurred (and obviously not true) death rumours, has taken on a new title at Tesla.
Kia reveals sleek new EV
Kia has unveiled its first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6. The new car ditches Kia’s longstanding ‘tiger nose’ grille, which debuted back in 2007 on the KEE Sport Coupe concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in favour of a slim intake connecting the new, angular headlights.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/evs/124544035/kia-reveals-sleek-new-ev
Report: Lamborghini isn’t focused on going fast anymore
Ten years ago, top speed and acceleration were the two top priorities of any supercar brand, with performance coming in at a close third, but now with the rise of electric performance, priorities have changed.
https://www.driven.co.nz/news/report-lamborghini-isn-t-focused-on-going-fast-anymore/
Watch: Tesla’s stunning new all-electric truck shown in action
Electric vehicle maker Tesla has shared vision of its new Semi truck in action, flying around a test track near the company’s Californian factory.
https://www.driven.co.nz/news/watch-tesla-s-stunning-new-all-electric-truck-shown-in-action/