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// New-vehicle sales up 20.2%
There were 8,175 new passenger vehicles registered in May, which was up by 20.2 per cent from 6,801 units in the same month of last year.
- Autofile says Triton makes commercials gain
- Autofile says Leaf registrations double
- AutoTrader says New vehicle market continues its recovery
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// Toyota’s hardcore GRMN Corolla confirmed for New Zealand, but you can’t have one
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed its hardcore GRMN Corolla will be arriving in New Zealand, but only as a “showcase vehicle”.
- Driven Car Guide says Toyota’s hottest Corolla is heading our way. Sort of
- Driven Car Guide says Toyota unleashes its hottest hatch yet: the track-focused GRMN Corolla
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// BYD says car data stays in Australia, not China
BYD New Zealand says customer data from its connected vehicles is stored on Australian servers rather than being sent to China, with the company limiting collection to basic information like vehicle identification numbers and email addresses.
- AutoTrader says BYD New Zealand puts data storage in the spotlight
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// Global network enters NZ
The Fix Network is expanding into New Zealand by opening its first Fix Auto Collision location.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Recognised on King’s Birthday
Scott O’Donnell, director of HW Richardson Group (HWR), has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
// Heartland to acquire TSB for $620 million in challenger bank merger
Heartland Group Holdings has agreed to acquire TSB Bank for $620 million to create New Zealand’s seventh largest bank, combining TSB’s everyday banking services with Heartland’s specialist lending expertise.
// Refreshed look for dealership
Miles Kia says it has “entered a bold new era” after unveiling the marque’s latest branding and a refreshed exterior design at its dealership.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is ‘Completely Obsolete’ Thanks To AI
A lot of people love Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The idea of mirroring your phone to the infotainment system is a huge selling point. But an increasing number of automakers, including Tesla, General Motors, and Rivian, to name just a few, are turning their nose up at the idea and instead using their own in-house solution.
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- JAC NZ reveals 360kW and 3.5 tonnes of towing numbers for its T9 PHEV ute
- GMC doubles down on Hummer EV with bold off-road concepts
- Report: Electric Lexus IS sedan cancelled over market uncertainty
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