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// Next-gen MG3 revealed, no longer a sub-$20k car in NZ
Overnight, MG revealed the next generation of its affordable compact city car, the MG3, featuring a hybrid powertrain and a whole host of new technology.
- AutoTalk says Future MG3 hatch no longer a sub $20k new car
- Driven says All-new MG3 is coming, but NZ’s cheapest car breaches $20k
- Stuff Motoring says One of NZ’s cheapest cars gets big updates and a higher price
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// Associations join forces
Collision Repair Association becomes chapter of Motor Trade Association. The Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Collision Repair Association (CRA) have announced they have formally agreed to enter a partnership together.
- AutoCar says MTA announces partnership with Collision Repair Association
- AutoTalk says Collision Repair Association joins forces with Motor Trade Association
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// Renault 5 E-Tech electric for Europe from mid-2025
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV will be made in France for the European market from mid-2025 (around July).
- Stuff Motoring says Renault’s gorgeous throwback electric hatchback has been revealed
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// Car yards accused of cashing in on EV discount as scheme wrapped up
Almost a fifth of government subsidies claimed for electric vehicles (EVs) during the final month of the Clean Car Discount were paid to car yards, not individual buyers.
- AutoFile says Dealers join rush for rebates
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// Auction Online Unveils: Fleet Disposal Auctions
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// Toyota and Lexus dealers awarded for business excellence
Hawkes Bay Toyota won the 2023 Toyota Supreme Award at the Toyota and Lexus Business Excellence Awards held on February 24, 2024.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Pininfarina unveils electric urban crossover
In addition to unveiling its virtual Enigma GT concept at the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) on February 27, Italian coachbuilder and automotive designer Pininfarina revealed the Foxtron Model B electric urban crossover.
// Auxo says impact of cyber security issued minimised
Auckland automotive software company Auxo says it has taken steps to contain the effects of a cyber-attack by offshore hackers earlier this month.
// Volvo Cars NZ celebrates top-performing retailers
After launching the Volvo EX30 in one of the first Asian Pacific countries to do so, Volvo Cars New Zealand is also celebrating its top-performing retailers in the national network.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Automakers Are Lobbying To Roll Back EV Adoption. It May Work
Automakers have already dialed back their own optimism, but now they have to convince regulators to let them off the hook.
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- 2025 McLaren Artura Spider revealed, brings power upgrade to coupé
- Kiwi hyper-car track-tested
- Foton EV concrete truck Australian trial to start
- Grandson of motor trade baron goes global
- Mazda opens Innovation Space Tokyo
- A Ford Transit just set a new record lap time at Bathurst
- Eye-watering cost of servicing Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar
- BYD unveils $380k Yangwang U9 electric supercar with 960kW
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