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// Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and 63 get four-cylinder power
Mercedes-AMG is continuing its downsizing conquest after recently revealing the new GLC 43 and 63 in electrified four-cylinder form, with both models losing their old V6 and V8 powertrains respectively.
- Stuff Motoring says Mercedes reveals the plug-in SUV built to rearrange your organs
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// Tesla opens sales, service, delivery and parts centre
Tesla Auckland South hosts a public free-to-attend official opening event on Saturday July 29,
- AutoCar says Tesla opens new dealership in South Auckland
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BEST OF THE REST
// ‘Dead’ Holden Commodore lives on in China
The Chinese market Buick Regal, identical under the skin to the final Holden Commodore, copped this facelift earlier this week.
// Auckland man convicted for issuing unlawful WoFs
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has prosecuted a director of an Auckland inspecting organisation who dishonestly accessed the Motor Vehicle Register.
// VIA’s webinar reminder
A webinar to hear updates on automotive industry issues, including the Government’s Euro 5 and 6 emissions proposal, will be on Thursday July 20, 11am, says the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA).
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla CyberCanopy: Is it a new Tesla product?
Tesla plans to deploy something called a “CyberCanopy” at a new Supercharger station. Is this a new Tesla product?
// VW develops EV wireless charging, shows range-boosting materials research
VW has a future goal of upping the system to 300 kw, which would rival DC fast-charging connectors with a hands-off approach.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Hennessey gives Ford Mustang Dark Horse an 850hp kick
If you thought the upcoming Ford Mustang Dark Horse had enough giddy-up, no you didn’t.
// E-scooter motor vehicle exemption review
Whether to renew the e-scooter (Declaration Not to be Motor Vehicles) Notice 2018 is being reviewed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as the declaration expires on September 30 this year.
// Watchdog targets high-cost lenders
New rules lead to lower interest rates, more than $70k in refunds and court action.
// Grants to beat emissions
Government hands out $6.4m in grants to reduce pollution caused by off-roaders and boost EV charging.
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- Ford Pro Europe upgrades E-Transit in 2024
- Tower downgrades profit guidance amid rising motor crime
- Skoda and Tour de France: Czech brand marks 20 years of the ‘red car
- BMW Motorrad flagship store opens in Auckland
- Beaurepaires rebrands to Advantage Tyre Solutions
- Porsche cuts top off Vision 357 concept to create Speedster
- Mitsubishi pulls out of Chinese market following sales decline
- Subaru to unveil ‘sharper’ BRZ next week
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