HOT TOPIC
// Toyota GR Corolla local pricing announced
The next in the line of Toyota’s rich race and rally-inspired hot hatches is coming to New Zealand early this year, with pricing for the Toyota GR Corolla now being announced.
- Stuff Motoring says Bold, brash Toyota Hilux GR revealed, set for local launch
HOT TOPIC
// Number of Kiwi dealers continues slow but steady decline
The number of NZ-registered motor vehicle traders, continued its steady decline in the last six months of 2022.
- AutoFile says Dealer numbers continue to fall
HOT TOPIC
// Used imports in decline
Sharp drops for passenger vehicles and light commercials, while fortunes were vastly different for parts of the new-vehicle market.
- AutoTalk says Used car imports down 30% year-on-year
BEST OF THE REST
// Ram goes electric with newly-revealed concept
The future vision of Ram Trucks has been revealed at the CES 2023 technology show in the form of the 1500 Revolution Battery-electric Vehicle (BEV) Concept.
// SsangYong to change name following new ownership
Korean carmaker SsangYong is ditching its old namesake for something new as it wants to forgo its tarnished reputation.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
At CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
IN OTHER NEWS
// BYD unveils supercar and SUV under luxury brand
Chinese carmaker BYD has decided to dip its toes into the lap of luxury after unveiling a new supercar and SUV under its high-end YangWang brand.
// Vector reverses moves
The Commerce Commission says its investigation has led to a backdown by New Zealand’s largest electricity distribution business Vector on moves that could have cost its customers millions of dollars over coming decades.
// ACT Party vows to fight ‘ute tax’
The ACT party says it will seek to repeal the Clean Car Discount and Clean Car Standard if it’s part of the next government.
ONE LINERS
- BMW reveals i Vision Dee concept: can a car really be your friend?
- CES 2023: Stellantis preps cost cuts due to higher EV prices
- Tesla shares tumble after company misses delivery target
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