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// Ralliart’s heroic return is just a few Triton and Pajero sticker packs
Back in September Mitsubishi confirmed news that had motoring enthusiasts salivating; it was going to reboot its Ralliart performance sub-brand…
- Stuff Motoring says Mitsubishi officially relaunches Ralliart
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// BMW debuts plug-in SUV packing plenty of power
BMW has revealed its upcoming range-topping SUV in concept form, called the XM. As that second letter might indicate, this is a seriously powerful machine.
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// High demand for SUV
All-new Sportage sees uptake boosted by introductory price offer.
- AutoTalk says New Sportage pre-orders beyond expectations
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// Consumer credit law changes effective December 1
A further suite of changes to consumer credit laws become effective on December 1, 2021 according the New Zealand Commerce Commission.
- AutoFile says Credit law changes kick in
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// Lexus NX450h+ PHEV due Q2 2022
The Lexus NX450h+ SUV range includes the first Lexus plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) arriving in the second quarter of next year, the AWD F Sport 2.5P PHEV priced from $107,900.
// Auckland transport emissions need 64% cut
“All levers across transport and a range of other sectors will need to be pulled as hard as they can be within the timeframe available,” warns the Auckland Council Environment and Climate Change Committee
// Mercedes, Stellantis to work with US firm on new batteries
Automakers Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis announced agreements with U.S. company Factorial Energy on Tuesday to help develop solid-state battery technology that they hope could make electric cars more attractive to a mass market.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Four go-faster Volkswagen R models heading to Kiwi showrooms
Volkswagen’s local arm has confirmed that not one, not two, but four hotted up R models are set to join…
// ‘Massive’ orders for the 5000 Tritons
Mitsubishi says there’s been unprecedented demand for the 5000 Tritons it has ordered to go on sale before the ute tax comes into effect early next year.
// Rush for licences looms
Plea for patience as company tackles backlog of 22,000 driving licence tests.
// GMSV fleet heads to the mountain
GMSV has set off for the Bathurst 1000 from its Port Melbourne head office with a full model portfolio to display to the audience coming to the ‘Great Race’.
// Company gains compliance approval
Transport agency grants i4 checkpoint Ltd approval for used light entry certification.
// Toyota say the bZ4X is just the beginning
Toyota say the bZ4X is just the beginning of what will be a major electric vehicle push that will see the automaker introduce 15 dedicated BEVs by 2025.
// Dealer numbers climbing
Last month’s increase delivers back-to-back rises for register.
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- Hennessey surprises everyone with bonkers six-wheeled all-electric ‘hyper-GT’
- You can buy an iPhone that’s made out of a melted down Tesla
- Lamborghini is creating a gaming chair collection
- AA opens Whakatane auto centre
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