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// The next Porsche 911 GT2 RS could be a 520kW+ hybrid
It looks like the next-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS is set to be electrified with insiders of the brand suggesting it will feature a motorsport-derived hybrid system.
- Stuff Motoring says Porsche to introduce most significant 911 change in over a decade
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// PHEVs ‘most fuel-efficient’
Industry organisation says Consumer NZ test fails to acknowledge the “low fuel consumption figures” of models.
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- AutoFile says Hybrids ‘fall short of claims’
- Stuff Motoring says Fuel-hungry hybrids: MIA responds to Consumer NZ
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// WWCOTY 2023 title goes to the Kia Niro
Created by New Zealand motoring journalist, Sandy Myhre, in 2009, Women’s World Car of the Year is the only car awards in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists.
// Wood needs to drop ‘ute tax’, says ACT
The Government’s “ute tax” needs to go, with up to 10,000 vehicles expected to be written off in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Hyundai says the new Kona electric will overtake gas, hybrid variants in sales
The South Korean automaker believes the new Kona EV will sell more than its gas-powered and hybrid variants.
// Chalmers University Reveals 500 KW Wireless Charging Technology
New wireless charging technology from Chalmers University promises up to 500 kW of power with less than a 2% loss.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Alpine to take on Pikes Peak in A110 GT4 Evo
French carmaker Alpine has announced its plans to take on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb later this year in an A110 GT4 Evo.
// Calls continue for NZ winter tyre ban
A Hastings car dealer reckons snow tyres (aka winter tyres) should be banned in New Zealand after a coroner found such tyres may have contributed to a fatal crash.
// Marque celebrates successful dealers
Volkswagen New Zealand hands out prizes for parts, service, passenger sales, commercial sales and marketing at glitzy annual event.
// Suzuki hits another new record in New Zealand
Suzuki has achieved another record in New Zealand after topping the new passenger SUV market in February.
// Toyota New Zealand embraces diversity and gender equity
Toyota New Zealand is embracing diversity and building a more equitable workplace where all current and future team members feel welcome and supported.
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- Datsun 240Z sells for more than $200,000 on Bring a Trailer
- Turners set to beat record profit in 2023
- Air pollution: Two contaminants linked to thousands of early NZ deaths, hospitalisations
- SEA Electric partners with Mack
- Nissan unveils new approach to electrified powertrain development
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