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// Electrifying times for Toyota NZ
Company celebrates sales success for its Toyota and Lexus brands in 2022 while also cutting emissions.
- AutoCar says Record sales for Lexus NZ in 2022
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ celebrates strong hybrid sales in 2022
- AutoTalk says Toyota and Lexus New Zealand set new milestones in 2022
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// Toyota New Zealand adds GR Sport model to Yaris Cross range
Toyota New Zealand has introduced a new GR Sport grade to the Yaris Cross compact SUV family, which was inspired by its motorsport division, Toyota Gazoo Racing.
- AutoCar says Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport lands in New Zealand
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// Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV revealed
The Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model that uses a rotary engine as a generator, has been unveiled by the Mazda Motor Corporation at the Brussels Motor Show.
- AutoCar says Mazda unveils MX-30 with rotary engine generator
- Driven says Mazda MX-30 rotary revealed: putting a new spin on PHEV technology
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda has actually brought the rotary back
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// Clean car standard errors
Transport agency gives steer to vehicle certifiers and importers on how to avoid mistakes in system.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Wyoming Moves To Ban Sales Of New Electric Vehicles By 2035
The bizarre resolution is most likely nothing more than a cry for help.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ioniq 6 Euro NCAP ‘best’ large family car
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 has been awarded ‘Best in Class’ of 2022 by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) in the ‘Large Family Car’ category.
// Kia EV6 is ‘North American Utility Vehicle of the Year’
The Kia EV6 has been named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury of 50 automotive experts.
// BYD Seal and limited-edition Atto 3 at Auto Expo 2023
The new luxury model BYD Seal and a limited-edition Atto 3 were presented at the Auto Expo 2023 in India.
// Mini partners with Sydney WorldPride 2023
To champion its message of connection by uniting the LGBTQIA+ community in one ‘Big Love Story’, Mini has partnered with Sydney WorldPride 2023 on a global campaign.
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- Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution: world’s most powerful ICE hypercar now lighter, faster
- Kia wins four Good Design Awards
- Volkswagen visionary Carl Hahn farewelled
- Young Wellington man’s 1981 Mitsubishi Sigma stolen hours after purchase
- First car to feature 3D-printed solid gold is a NZ$12.5m Bentley (of course)
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