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// Skoda’s former Favorit gets a modern makeover
Skoda has reimagined the Favorit as a modern electric car. The designer used the original’s Bertone-penned lines as inspiration for new Modern Solid styling.
- Driven says Skoda reinvents an old favourite
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// Top spec MG3 Hybrid+ shines in competitive light car market
Since it launched on the New Zealand market nearly 12 months ago, more than 779 units of the new generation MG3 have been retailed as of April 30, 2025.
- AutoCar says The MG HS just got a performance and economy boost
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// 2 Cheap Cars posts $3.3m profit
Used vehicle retailer 2 Cheap Cars has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $3.3 million for the year ending 31 March 2025, in line with prior guidance despite a subdued market and softening consumer demand.
- AutoFile says ‘Tough’ trading dents profit
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// First official pictures emerge of new Jeep Cherokee
The first images of the next-generation Jeep Cherokee were released by Stellantis overnight. And it resembles an enlarged Compass. It is another Jeep that will come with the option of EV power.
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// Not on board: which carmakers are skipping Apple CarPlay Ultra (for now)
Apple’s long-awaited CarPlay Ultra has officially hit the road with Aston Martin, but not every carmaker is keen to let it behind the wheel.
// Govt refreshes Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund
The Government has unveiled a major refresh of the Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund, with Energy Minister Simon Watts saying the changes will better support New Zealand businesses to transition to cleaner, more competitive supply chains.
// Customer demand driving fleet sustainability push
A new global report by Teletrac Navman has revealed customer expectations are now the most influential factor in the freight industry’s shift toward alternative energy, with 63% of fleet operators citing customer demand as the key driver in their energy transition strategies.
// MTF holds steady as originator earnings hit record high
MTF Finance has reported record originator earnings of $48.1 million in its FY25 half-year results, up 9 percent on the previous period, as the dealer-driven lender leans into long-term investment amid ongoing market uncertainty.
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// Changan Solid State Battery Will Unlock Up To 1500 Kilometers Of Range
At CleanTechnica, we have often said the EV Revolution is just getting started and the batteries that will power our electric cars and trucks in 2030 have yet to be invented. We were wrong. It looks now as if those batteries will be here in about 2 years.
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- A Honda NSX-R recently netted almost $NZ1.8m
- Tesla investors ask board to make Musk work full-time
- CATL’s electrolyte breakthrough could double battery life, shake up EV future
- Bridgestone is NZ’s most trusted tyre brand for the 9th year running
- Suzuki partners with NZ animator for a unique ad
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