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// Mitsubishi teases a new Ralliart-flavoured concept
Mitsubishi is cooking up a couple of new concepts for 2022, one of which looks to be a proper Ralliart revival. I say proper because I mean it’s not restricted to a look pack.
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// Citroen debuts the cutest electric off-roader ever
Citroen has revealed what could be the cutest off-roader ever made. It’s called the My Ami Buggy, and is “one of the many faces that could be developed for Ami.”
// NZ won’t dump petrol for decades, says leading petrol firm
New Zealand’s vehicle landscape is in the midst of grand change once again thanks to electric vehicle legislation on our shores as well as abroad.
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// Tesla no longer taking reservations for 400km/h Roadster
Some four years after it first delayed, Tesla fans are no closer to knowing exactly when the brand’s fully electric Roadster hypercar will be produced, let alone delivered.
// MG ZS T provides balance for mindset coach
Former New Zealand hockey defender Brooke Neal says the MG ZS T is the perfect size for her, as the Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medal winner is almost six-foot tall.
// Industry body ready for tough times
Dave Harris is confident the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is well positioned to weather any tough times ahead after bolstering its culture of member support and balance sheet during his time on the board.
// Nio takes aim at Tesla with sleek ET5 sedan
Nio has revealed its latest Tesla fighter, the rather sensuous ET5 sedan. The four-door is based on Nio’s new Technology Platform 2.0, joining the likes of the larger ET7 sedan, EC6 crossover, and the ES6 and ES8 SUVs.
// Utes top online motor listings
A Toyota Land Cruiser that spent much of its life in the Antarctic and an MP’s trusty old ute have been among the most-viewed vehicles on Trade Me Motors this year.
// Prototype electric MotoGP bike hits the track
Ducati has shown off its new V21L MotoE prototype race machine, caught testing at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
// Online lender in hot water
The high court has granted the declarations sought by the Commerce Commission that Moola.co.nz Ltd engaged in cartel conduct relating to online advertising.
// EV Torque – An electric year
We are edging towards a total of 35,000 EVs registered here. The ‘hockey stick’ growth curve has kicked in, although there’s plenty more to go; to hit our climate change goals we need well north of one million EVs on our roads by 2035.
// Action against freight forwarders
The Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedings in the high court against two international freight-forwarding companies.
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