HOT TOPIC
// All-new Hyundai Kona design revealed
Hyundai has just revealed the design for its all-new next generation Kona subcompact SUV, with the model now sporting a more “EV-led” look.
- EVs and Beyond says Hyundai Kona range to get EV-led design
HOT TOPIC
// Alfa Romeo Tonale Hybrid and PHEV arriving in 2023
Alfa Romeo will launch the Tonale Hybrid compact SUV to the New Zealand market in February 2023, with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) arriving later in the year.
- AutoCar says Alfa Romeo Tonale coming to NZ next year
- Driven says Tonale for NZ: it’s a compact SUV, it’s a hybrid with a rebate… it’s an Alfa Romeo
BEST OF THE REST
// Five-door Suzuki Jimny spotted without camouflage
Leaked images of the new five-door Suzuki Jimny have appeared online, revealing the model in full with no camouflage in sight.
// Toyota president questioning industry’s push for EVs
Toyota president Akio Toyoda has questioned the automotive industry’s plan to phase out petrol and diesel-powered vehicles and replace them with electric vehicles (EVs).
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mazda 3 could be replaced by a compact electric sedan with actual range
Mazda is already behind as the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles. However, a new patent reveals an electric Mazda 3 look-alike that could charge up the automaker’s EV strategy.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Fire risk prompts Lexus recall
Marque’s action and separate Toyota recall over airbags affects more than 2,300 units in New Zealand.
// Micro EVs could be $282b business in 20 years
Micro EVs (electric two- and three-wheelers and microcars) are set to surge during the next 20 years.
// Nelson takes on Chevy sales role in NZ
GMSV, which sells Chevrolets in New Zealand, has appointed Rochelle Nelson as its new national sales manager,
// Glimpse into marque’s future
The CX-90 will follow in the tread marks of the CX-60 coming to New Zealand in 2023.
// New board chair for Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is set for a new board chair with the appointment of Dr Paul Reynolds.
// Ateco Group appointment takes Groves full circle
The Ateco Group has appointed Todd Groves to manage the Stellantis brands
// GMSV announces three personnel changes
Managing Director of GM Australia and New Zealand, Marc Ebolo, has announced three personnel changes to the team at GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV).
// CMC appoints John Hutchinson as a company director
The Colonial Motor Company has appointed John Hutchinson as a director of the NZX listed business
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- Fire destroys new EV in Wellington, car company launches investigation
- Zesty electric hot hatch announced for NZ
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