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// Ford launches vehicle conversion programme for commercial customers
Ford New Zealand has launched a new Ford Pro Convertor programme designed to provide commercial and fleet customers with certified vehicle conversions tailored to specific industries.
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// Audi’s new V8-powered Nuvolari is the supercar no one saw coming
Audi has surprised the world by unveiling an all-new V8-powered supercar in Monaco ahead of this weekend’s F1 GP.
- Driven Car Guide says Audi Nuvolari revealed as 736kW hybrid supercar with F1 tech
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// Nissan Patrol V8 era ends: New Zealand’s final Y62s arriv…
The final examples of the V8-powered Nissan Patrol Y62 have arrived in New Zealand dealerships, marking the beginning of the end for one of the country’s longest-serving large SUVs.
// BYD NZ launches Shark 6 Performance and cab-chassis: now there are three
BYD New Zealand has expanded its Shark 6 ute lineup with two new variants. Joining the existing Premium model is a new Performance version, with enhanced powertrain, higher tow-rating and improved off-road ability – plus a factory cab-chassis.
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// MTF Finance’s team grows
MTF Finance has further strengthened its executive leadership team by appointing two experienced financial-services leaders as the company continues to invest in the “capability, expertise and people” needed to support its next phase of growth.
// Vehicle arrivals ease in May after April surge
New Zealand imported 18,154 fully built-up vehicles in May, down from 20,268 in April but ahead of the 14,269 imported in January, according to the latest Customs motor vehicle statistics.
// Miles Kia unveils refreshed branding
Miles Kia has completed a dealership rebrand, introducing Kia’s latest corporate identity and refreshed exterior design at its Christchurch site.
// Motor vehicle retailer liquidations jump 53%
Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts retailers are facing continued pressure, with company liquidations jumping 53% year-on-year despite stronger credit demand and fewer defaults, according to Centrix’s latest Credit Indicator report.
// Mixed fortunes at border
There were 7,825 used passenger vehicles imported last month as the number of units crossing our borders fell by 7.5 per cent from 8,457 units a year ago.
// Electric cars drive sales jump
New-vehicle registrations reached 11,294 units in May, which was up by 10.4 per cent compared with the same month of last year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla pushes Roadster demo to August as SpaceX thruster work continues
Tesla has pushed the planned public demo of its next-generation Roadster to August or later, according to a report from The Information citing four people with knowledge of the program. It marks yet another delay for the vehicle first unveiled as a prototype nearly nine years ago.
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