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// Beefed up Toyota Hilux confirmed for New Zealand
Toyota New Zealand has confirmed one of its worst-kept secrets; it will be launching the new Hilux GR Sport locally later this year.
- AutoCar says Toyota Hilux GR Sport confirmed for New Zealand
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// Farmer Audi shines at awards
Bay of Plenty dealership the big winner as marque celebrates excellence across its network at annual prizegiving.
- AutoCar says Audi Excellence Awards winners announced for 2022
- AutoTalk says Farmer top Audi dealer for 2022
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// Ford files patent for car repossession technology
Automaker Ford has applied for a patent to develop technology that would enable vehicles to repossess themselves if their owners have missed payments.
- AutoCar says Ford files patent for cars to repossess themselves
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// Volkswagen ID.3 facelifted for 2024
Volkswagen has revealed a fresh-faced ID.3 for 2024, bringing higher-quality materials and fresh looks to the model.
// Dealers reckon BEV switch may be slower than expected
Dealers and dealership general managers disagree on the number of new BEVs that will be sold by 2030.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla says it could have bidirectional charging in two years, but will it?
Tesla vehicles will be capable of bidirectional charging within the next two years, according to comments from Tesla VP Drew Baglino at today’s Investor Day event.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid pricing announced
Audi New Zealand has today introduced the first model of its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) range to New Zealand, the Q5 50 TFSI e quattro, with pricing and specification being announced.
// New vehicle registrations ‘hit for a six’ by Cyclone Gabrielle in February
Recent floods and Cyclone Gabrielle’s widespread disruption saw February new vehicle registrations fall by 23.7% to reach 9541 compared to February 2022, making it the lowest February since 2014.
// Rebuild poses ‘upside risk’
Economists reveal business confidence was at a record low before Cyclone Gabrielle and flooding struck large parts of the North Island.
// ‘Clean Car Roadshow’ in Orewa March 10 and 11
A chance to test drive Mitsubishi plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and ask about them and EVs generally are included in the Simon Lucas Mitsubishi hosted “Clean Car Roadshow”.
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- Kia EV9 teased in new video clips
- Fleet boost for Mystics
- Tesla outlines new EV production methods
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