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// Yaris Cross sales on hold
Toyota NZ also halts imports of hybrid model after certification irregularities emerge in Japan.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ says sorry, and that it’s okay to keep driving your Yaris Cross
- AutoTalk says Toyota temporarily halts Yaris Cross deliveries
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// New Mercedes-Benz C 200 Night Edition launched in New Zealand
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the highly anticipated C 200 Night Edition in New Zealand.
- AutoCar says High-spec Mercedes-Benz C 200 now available in NZ
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// Tesla top new BEV seller in May
May marks the fifth month of a steep decline in new light passenger registrations, a hard hit for the industry, says the Motor Industry Association (MIA).
- AutoCar says More misery for new car market
- AutoFile says Imports up year-to-date
- AutoTalk says NZ vehicle arrivals total 16,478 in May
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// All-new 2025 BMW 1 Series set for NZ launch
BMW New Zealand is set to introduce the all-new fourth-generation BMW 1 Series hatchback, marking a leap forward in design, powertrains and technology.
IN OTHER NEWS
// From Hart to Hart at Manawatu and TRC Toyota
Fraser Hart will replace his sister-in-law Debbie Hart as chief executive officer at Manawatu Toyota from June 1, 2024.
// Ford says drivers will be able to take eyes off the road in two years
Ford Motor Co. is just two years away from offering technology that will allow drivers to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel in the US, according to Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley.
// Suzuki confirms Kiwi pricing for new-look Swift
Suzuki New Zealand has unveiled its new-look Swift line-up, complete with new local pricing.
// Ford Capri to live again?
Ford will have another electric SUV soon, well in Europe at least, with a sportier version of the Explorer planned and to be named Capri.
// Dealer numbers extend slide
Latest figures show total has fallen for three months in a row but it remains higher than at the same stage a year ago.
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A recently surfaced patent application from Ford envisions a new type of EV battery swapping system.
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