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// MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation announce 2023 scholarship recipients
MITO, in partnership with Inspiring Futures Foundation, has announced that 74 individuals have received a 2023 scholarship.
- AutoTalk says MITO announces 2023 scholarship recipients
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// Toyota warns Kiwis about buying used cars following floods
Toyota New Zealand, the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) and various insurers are warning buyers of used cars to take extra care when purchasing a vehicle to ensure it hasn’t been damaged by flood waters.
- AutoTalk says Insurers warn caution on flood-damaged vehicles
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota issues warning: Be ‘extra careful’ with used cars after floods
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// More spy shots of BYD electric ute surface
More spy shots of the upcoming BYD electric ute have surfaced online recently, giving us a better idea as to what the model will look like before its camouflage wrap comes off.
// Dealers urged to consider CCS charges for flood-damaged vehicles
Dealers are being reminded that Clean Car Standard (CCS) charges may still apply to flood-damaged vehicles and this should be considered when making insurance claims.
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// Tesla Cybertruck is starting to look more refined with new black tonneau cover
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted with a new black tonneau cover as the electric pickup truck is starting to look more refined as it gets closer to production.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Peugeot 508 updated with new claws for 2024
The Peugeot 508 has been given a sharp new face for the model year 2024 sedan and wagon variants, bringing the model in line with the rest of the range.
// Write-offs expected to top 10,000
Greg Hedgepeth, of Turners Auto Retail, says a high proportion of flood-damaged cars will be shredded.
// Ports working to ‘get back on time’
Half-year profit climbs at Port of Tauranga despite challenges around shipping schedule reliability.
// Mazda6 celebrates 20th anniversary with limited edition
Mazda is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Mazda6 with a run of limited edition examples which are now available in New Zealand.
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- Alfa Romeo has nearly sold out of its unconfirmed supercar
- Bentley says farewell to the W12 with the most powerful one it has ever built
- Watch: We go inside one of Mazda’s largest car factories
- Adam Levine sues car dealer over ‘inauthentic’ Maserati
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