HOT TOPIC
// Track-focussed Porsche GT3 RS revealed
Porsche has finally revealed its highly anticipated 911 GT3 RS which packs plenty of motorsport inspired features for use on the road.
- AutoTalk says Porsche unveils 386kW 911 GT3 RS, confirmed for NZ
- Driven says Watch: New 911 GT3 RS revealed: Porsche goes to town on its track-day weapon
- Stuff Motoring says This is the beastly new Porsche 911 GT3 RS
HOT TOPIC
// The muscle car goes electric: Dodge debuts EV Charger
Let the charger puns begin. After pledging to create the world’s first electric ‘muscle car’ last year, Dodge has debuted the Charger Daytona SRT Concept.
HOT TOPIC
// BMW M begins testing electric drivetrain
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on BMW’s latest movements, it probably won’t come as a surprise that the M division is now shifting its focus to all-electric drivetrains.
- Stuff Motoring says BMW shows off quad-motor electric prototype
HOT TOPIC
// BYD New Zealand announces dealer network expansion
BYD New Zealand country manager Warren Willmot says the Chinese brand now has four dealerships open for business and there are plans to open another eight between now and mid 2023.
- AutoCar says BYD Atto 3 first drive in NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Colonial surges to record profit
Company predicts “erratic local supply and continued longer than normal lead times for desirable product” over coming months.
- AutoTalk says Colonial Motor Company confirms record profits
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BEST OF THE REST
// Turners rules out takeover of rival
Group tells shareholders it sees no advantage in making an offer for NZ Automotive Investments.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Interview Sheds Light On Toyota’s Thinking About EVs
A recent interview at CarBuzz with Mike Sweers, executive chief engineer for the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, and 4Runner programs
// Why Simulate A Manual Transmission When A Real One Would Be Great In An EV?
A recent interview at Top Gear came up with an unexpected nugget of EV news: Lexus is considering building an EV at some point in the future with a manual transmission.
IN OTHER NEWS
// From latest Corvette to Isuzu Trucks at Pukekohe Raceway
General Motors has put its fresh New Zealand products to the test including a heavy-duty truck and its latest sports car at Pukekohe Raceway.
// Record EV sales as governments up support
While 2022 continues to add to the challenges EV makers face, markets are still growing with electric car sales for the first half of 2022 reaching about 3.5 million, suggests IDTechEx research.
// Tesla produces 3m EVs
Tesla has produced three million EVs so far, with Gigafactory Shanghai celebrating its millionth – a Model Y – on August 13.
// Aussie firm snaps up Kiwi dealerships
An Australian company has announced it has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Auckland City BMW Ltd and will take charge of the business’ three dealerships.
// Tesla wins lawsuit in Munich over marketing terminology
Tesla has won the right to continue using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) in its communications materials in Germany.
ONE LINERS
- Electric ‘self-driving’ BMW test car veers into traffic, killing one
- Audi preparing five new plug-ins for launch next year
- Nissan announces pricing for refreshed Qashqai
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