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// AA DRIVEN COTY 2022 overall winner: Ford Ranger is the best new vehicle of the year
Turns out our Car of the Year is a big surprise. Or is it?
- AutoFile says Ford Ranger wins NZ Car of the Year
- AutoTalk says Ford Ranger wins 2022 AA Driven COTY award
- Driven says Watch: all the AA DRIVEN Car of the Year winners revealed! Zoo…
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: MG ZS is the best Small SUV of the year
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Kia Sportage is the best Medium S…
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Kia Sorento is the best Large SUV o…
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: BMW iX is the best Luxury car of the year
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Ford Ranger is the best light commercial vehicle (LCV) of the year
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Chevrolet Corvette is the best Sports & Performance car of the year
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Honda Jazz is the best Passenger vehicle of the year
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: BYD Atto 3 is the best Clean Car BEV
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Mitsubishi Outlander is the best Clean Car PHEV
- Driven says AA DRIVEN COTY 2022: Toyota Highlander is the best Clean Car hybrid HEV
- EVs and Beyond says BYD Atto 3 wins AA Driven BEV of the Year award
HOT TOPIC
// Nismo confirms all-new sports car is in the works
The CEO of Nissan’s performance brand Nismo has confirmed that an all-new hybrid sports car is currently in the works,…
- Stuff Motoring says Nismo to introduce first-ever standalone model video
BEST OF THE REST
// Audi RS 6 and RS 7 get performance upgrades
Audi has unveiled Performance versions of both the Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback, each packing yet more…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BMW Patents Suspension That Harnesses Electricity Going Over Bumps
Road imperfections, potholes, and speed bumps could replenish your future BMW EV’s battery.
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed
The team at Newcoat International have established IN OUR ELEMENT to provide pre-employment skills training, work experience and potential employment opportunities for young adults (16-21) living with mild intellectual disability and/or neuro-diversity, brain injury or other barriers to employment.
In 2023, the Pilot Programme will support up to 24 youths over the year.
For more information view our new website
IN OTHER NEWS
// All-terrain Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato breaks cover
The covers have officially come off the all-terrain Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. Among the additions are rugged over-fenders, a set of…
// Dealer numbers plummet
An average of one trader a day exited the industry last month.
// Free wallbox chargers offered with Opel Mokka-e
Opel NZ is offering free wallbox chargers with the purchase of its new Mokka-e during the month of December. Think of it as Christmas coming early.
// Dogs are happier travelling in EVs than ICE: science says so
‘Anecdotal concerns’ that EVs can make dogs unsettled couldn’t be further from the truth, says university study…
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- Watch: Tesla Semi first deliveries underway
- Winger Motors appoints Chris Blair as group general manager
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Market turmoil and CCD kicks off
- NZAI reports half year revenue up 29%
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
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