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// MG4 arrives in NZ for customer test drives this week
It’s officially here! The MG4 will be available for test drives at dealers around New Zealand this week after arriving on our shores in droves.
- EVs and Beyond says MG4 available for test drives
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// New flagship Volvo Cars showroom opens in Wairau Valley
The new flagship Volvo Cars North Shore showroom has been officially opened, following 18 months of construction.
- AutoCar says Volvo opens flagship showroom on North Shore
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// Epps to be VIA’s chief executive
Greig Epps, who spent eight years with the MTA, “will be a good fit for VIA”.
- AutoCar says VIA appoints Greig Epps as new CEO
- AutoTalk says VIA appoints new chief executive
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// New boss for GM
Jess Bala appointed as managing director for New Zealand and Australia to replace Marc Ebolo.
- AutoTalk says Bala appointed to lead GM Australia and New Zealand
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BEST OF THE REST
// Unpatchable chip flaw in Teslas can unlock paid features for free
More and more carmakers are turning to subscription models for vehicle features these days,
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Leaked Tesla Cybertruck Video Shows Smaller Than Expected Frunk
Previous spy shots captured the front trunk without the liner installed.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Fisker showcases EV line-up to 2026
Fisker previewed its future EV line-up in Huntington Beach, California, presenting four vehicles as well as technology and sustainability visions.
// Sime Darby Retail Group sees growth opportunities in the third quarter
The Sime Darby Retail Group says in spite of economic challenges and the pending general election it is confident of growth opportunities
// Mercedes-AMG V8 set to make a comeback, report suggests
Rumour has it the days of the Mercedes-AMG V8 might not be over after all,
ONE LINERS
- Toyota ramps up electric car push in China
- Three wind farms among fast tracked referral projects
- Subaru wants to introduce 8 new EV models by 2028
- 2024 Nissan Z Nismo confirmed for New Zealand
- BYD New Zealand seeks more growth with three new dealerships
- MG New Zealand ramps up expansion, adds two new dealerships
- New Zealand new-vehicle sales: registrations take a winter plunge
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