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// MIA celebrates “strong” car market bounce back
Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive David Crawford says the new-car market’s results from May were “strong” in the face of ongoing “production constraints, weakening market conditions and geopolitical factors”.
- AutoFile says New-vehicle sales rebound
- Driven says Ute sales slump 40pc in May – but they still lead NZ new vehicles overall for the year
- Stuff Motoring says New vehicle registrations remain strong, utes still down
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// Ford’s next-generation Mustang will be offered with a manual transmission
We know it’ll have three pedals, but the eight cylinders still remain a mystery…
- AutoCar says Manual gearbox confirmed for next-gen Ford Mustang
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// Jeep Wrangler flips during a crash test… again
Jeep really can’t seem to catch a break with the Wrangler falling over during crash tests.
// Finance firm forced to pay $1.36m by Commerce Commission
The commission found that Real Finance charged “unreasonable” fees to customers over a seven-year period between 2013 and 2020.
// Toyota quietly drops pure-petrol Corolla from NZ market
AutoTalk understands that Toyota New Zealand has quietly culled all pure internal combustion variants of the Corolla from the local market.
// Surge in used imports
Passenger vehicles and light commercials on the up, while new sector slides.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// Toyota’s Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybrids
The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
// Tesla has to respond to increase in phantom braking complaints
Tesla has to respond to an inquiry from NHTSA regarding the increasing number of phantom braking complaints that it has been receiving.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai Palisade handed 4-star ANCAP safety rating
In its final ratings, ANCAP rated the Palisade 79% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection,
// Toyota wants to lead the way on CO2 reduction as well as sales
Toyota New Zealand has announced that it wants to lead the market, not only in new vehicle sales but also reduction of CO2 across their fleet and meeting the mobility needs of Kiwis.
// More choice, less carbon, with new NX, says Lexus NZ GM
We chat to Andrew Davis, GM of Lexus New Zealand, about the new electrified range of luxuriously furnished SUVs…
// Cruise gets approval to operate a driverless taxis service
Cruise, the robotaxi company controlled by automaker General Motors, has been granted permission to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco.
// Could Buick’s electric rebrand see it coming to NZ?
This is the Buick Wildcat EV, which will sadly forever remain a concept.
// GREEN SPECIAL: The quiet revolution around electrification
The sustainable future for BMW is less about the shock of the new and more about the power of choice..
// Baby BMW X1 SUV arriving with all-electric option
BMW has revealed the new X1 small SUV, giving it a smart new look inside and out and an all-electric option.
// The Good Oil: ‘Father of the Corvette’ always wanted a middle child
GM’s desire for a mid-engined Corvette dates back to the dawn of the model…
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- Watch the $5 million Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 hypercar get torture tested
- Ineos founder reveals plans for all-electric baby Grenadier off-roader
- Musk mulls laying off 10% of Tesla workforce
- Live from the AADA conference: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- All new Lexus RX revealed
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