HOT TOPIC
// Kia Amps Tasman Alternatives
Kia has confirmed that an electric version of its Tasman ute is coming.
- AutoTalk says Kia South Africa marketing boss confirms Tasman EV
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// Car seat maker Recaro rescued from bankruptcy
Famous for its premium automotive and aviation seats, Recaro faced an uncertain future after filing for bankruptcy in July 2024.
- AutoCar says Recaro Automotive Back from the Brink?
HOT TOPIC
// BRZ is Back Briefly
Subaru is bringing in a limited number of its BRZ tS sports cars so if you’ve half a mind order now because only 10 are available.
- Driven says Subaru BRZ returns to New Zealand for a limited run
- Stuff Motoring says Subaru sports car makes New Zealand return
HOT TOPIC
// NZTA seeks feedback on vehicle exhaust emissions rule changes
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is consulting on proposed amendments to the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007, aiming to keep New Zealand’s light vehicle emissions standards aligned with Australia’s.
- AutoCar says NZTA seeking feedback on Vehicle Emissions
HOT TOPIC
// November New Zealand new-vehicle sales: market down, but utes are on the up
Passenger vehicles continue to slip, but utes like Ranger have increased sales and share.
- AutoTalk says Vehicle imports down 3.6% m/m in November
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BEST OF THE REST
// GWM Updates Safety Tech on Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
At the Australian launch of the GWM’s Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha, in attendance were engineers from the firm, wanting to know what we thought of their products and whether they could be improved.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford New Zealand celebrates retiring warehouse manager
The Ford Motor Company of New Zealand congratulates longstanding team member Phil Fretton, who will retire from the company this month following 38 years of service to the brand.
// Age limit for used imports
Dealers told they can no longer take cars more than eight years old into Kenya.
// Bank fined for flouting FTA
Systemic breaches of consumer law lead to banking being fined $1.5 million.
// End of an era? Mazda quietly drops sedans in NZ
Mazda has confirmed it is dropping the Mazda3 sedan in New Zealand, making it the first time the marque hasn’t included a sedan in its line-up.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Why the electric Porsche 718 Boxster won’t have one-pedal driving
Porsche argues that blending regen into the brake pedal is not only more efficient in real-world use but more straightforward to the driver.
ONE LINERS
- Ford Mustang GTD is Gunning for ‘Ring Glory
- Mazda rotary hybrid sports car edges closer to production
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 108 – Express edition
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- High and Mighty Mercedes Popemobile
- World’s fastest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a tribute to Lewis Hamilton
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