BEST OF TODAY
// BMW NZ reveals pricing for all-new X3
The fourth-generation BMW X3 is set to launch in New Zealand in early 2025, and its local pricing has been confirmed.
// Trade Me acquires AutoGrab
Trade Me has acquired the remaining 49% of vehicle pricing and data tool AutoGrab that it didn’t already own.
// Former vehicle inspector sentenced over 183 fraudulent WoFs
A former Auckland vehicle inspector has been sentenced to six months’ community detention and 40 hours of community work for dishonestly accessing the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR) and issuing fraudulent warrants of fitness (WoFs).
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Miles Skoda named 2023 Dealer of the Year
Škoda New Zealand has recently celebrated the hard work and dedication of its retail representatives throughout the country.
// Mitsubishi Motors NZ celebrates Matariki by donating to charities
To celebrate Matariki, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has donated to five charities,
// Europe EV demand slows, prompting changes
European demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) slowed in the first half of this year.
// VIA appoints new chairman
Greg Hedgepeth takes on leading position as association names board of directors for the year ahead.
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// The Auto Industry is getting a New Jobs Website
Tired of paying ridiculous money to list job vacancies each month? Well no more.
In a few weeks recruitment will be changed forever…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford to build Super Duty HD trucks where it was going to build EVs
Ford’s reversed course on where it will build EVs and is bolstering its pickup truck production in the process.
ONE LINERS
- Cadillac Lyriq still on course for NZ launch
- Meridian’s Harapaki wind farm fully operational
- Auckland electricity growth continues, says Vector
- Lexus confirms LBX Morizo RR arrival in 2025
- Geneva completes move
- Subaru joins safety drive
- Volkswagen’s most popular model gets big update, new price
- New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra emerges as potent 1138kW track weapon
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