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// McLaren 750S is brand’s lightest and most powerful production car
McLaren has today unveiled its lightest and most powerful car in series production, the 750S, an evolution of the well-established 720S.
- Stuff Motoring says McLaren’s lightest, most powerful supercar revealed
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// Marque hails dealer excellence
Mercedes-Benz Botany and Keith Andrews Whangarei claim retailer of the year awards at dinner event.
- AutoTalk says Mercedes-Benz Botany wins retailer of the year award
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// MTA to launch new publication at Parliament in May
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) will launch a new publication at Parliament early next month to address key problems facing the automotive industry.
- AutoTalk says MTA’s call to action announced May 9
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// Geely showcases EVs at Auto Shanghai
New product innovations for Geely Holding’s electrification – including the Smart #3, Polestar 4, its Lynk and Co 08, and Zeekr’s global expansion plans
// Ford and Audi slash prices of plug-in models
Ford New Zealand and Audi New Zealand have confirmed numerous aggressive price tweaks for an assortment of their flagship electrified SUVs.
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// Tesla: Battery Capacity Degradation Averages 12% After 200,000 Miles
The performance of newer chemistries will be revealed once there will be more data.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Skoda previews six new electric models for 2026
Skoda has previewed six new fully electric models which it plans to release by 2026, including two updated versions of the Enyaq iV.
// Pressures mount on fleets
Increasing fuel costs, disruption caused by coronavirus, and supply-chain pressure are top three issues.
// Toyota NZ aims to help NZ’s hydrogen economy
Toyota New Zealand says it is focused on supporting New Zealand to establish a hydrogen economy beyond light transport and expand its business operation through bringing in technology innovations.
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- Classic Lotus Excel, Jeff Koons BMW headline Webb’s $2m Collectors’ Cars auction
- Toyota named most trusted car brand in New Zealand
- Opinion: EVs full of driving character will definitely come, as part of a ‘fourth wave’
- ChargeNet launches redesigned website
- Bridgestone most trusted tyre brand for seventh consecutive year
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