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// Toyota admits to ‘cheating’ engine tests, suspends shipments
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed that there will be no local fallout from the brand’s admission to cheating certification testing for diesel engines used in its highest-profile off-roaders and a big selling van.
- AutoTalk says Toyota temporarily halts diesel vehicle shipments
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// CCCFA reforms good news for Kiwi car buyers
A new vision for the regulation of New Zealand’s overly complex financial services sector – one that recognises not all Kiwis are vulnerable consumers – is a step in the right direction, says the Financial Services Federation (FSF).
- AutoFile says FSF backs finance review
- AutoTalk says Minister announces plan to reform CCCFA
- AutoFile says Review into financial services
HOT TOPIC
// Donald Trump’s Lamborghini Diablo sells for record price
A four-wheeled Italian thoroughbred formerly owned by leading United States Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump has sold for a record sum at auction after being offered without reserve over the weekend.
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// Here’s why the Mazda CX-70 isn’t coming to New Zealand
Mazda revealed the latest addition to its SUV line-up overnight, the CX-70, but the manufacturer’s local arm has confirmed that it won’t be coming to New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda reveals new five-seater SUV, but it’s not for us
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Subaru Solterra BEV available
Subaru New Zealand can finally get Kiwis into the Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV.
// Video: ‘The EV Guys’ podcast launched
‘The EV Guys’ is a new podcast launched by expert EV content creator Gavin Shoebridge of Ecotricity and Kiwi EV Adventures fame, and seasoned journalist Richard Edwards of EVs and Beyond.
// 2025 Audi Q7 gains modern looks and new tech, coming to NZ
The current generation Audi Q7 has just been given its second makeover following its debut some nine years ago,
// Car emissions in Europe have not changed in 12 years, says report
A new report out of Europe states that passenger car emissions in the continent haven’t budged in over a decade, even with the rise of electrification.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// The 2025 Electric Jeep Wagoneer S: First Look Inside
The interior looks “tech-focused” with four screens and upmarket materials.
ONE LINERS
- Entry-level Kia EV4 electric sedan delayed to 2025
- ComCom seeks feedback on Transpower’s expenditure proposal
- V2X vehicles set to exceed 60m annual sales by 2034 – IDTechEx
- Free AMI Driver Reviver event to support motorists
- Greens co-leader to resign
- New My Porsche app update focuses on enhanced iPhone user experience
- Lamborghini Huracan successor confirmed as PHEV
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