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// The dragon roars: Subaru NZ unveils exclusive WRX Tatsu
Subaru of New Zealand has unleashed a thrilling addition to its lineup with the limited edition WRX Tatsu, joining the WRX Saigo and WRX Aka.
- AutoTalk says Ten Subaru WRX Tatsu offered
- Stuff Motoring says Limited Subaru WRX Tatsu brings STI looks to go-fast sedan
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// Agency tackles dealers over discount rules
Traders reminded of their obligations under feebates scheme after listings risk falling foul of laws.
- EVs and Beyond says VIA reminds dealers of their responsibilities
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// 2 Cheap downgrades profit guidance
2 Cheap Cars Group is revising its FY24 net profit after tax guidance from $6.8m to between $6.3m and $6.5m due to exchange rate variance.
- AutoFile says Profit forecast down
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// Kia ‘Tasman’ ute for Australia and possibly New Zealand
Kia has indicated its new ute for Australia and possibly New Zealand will be called “Tasman”.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Moana Blue partners with AA on combined odometer stickers
Logistics provider Moana Blue has announced that its Border Inspection partner, Automotive Technologies Limited (ATL), has partnered with the New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) to provide co-branded AA Odometer Verified windscreen stickers on qualifying vehicles.
// Toyota NZ CEO sounds alarm over plunging EV resale values
Volatility in the new-vehicle market spurred on by the previous government combined by an excess of vehicle supply has lead to “massive uncertainty” in the resale values of battery-electric vehicles, according to Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala.
// Industry backing safety labels
Transport agency’s research shows 66.7 per cent of dealers voluntarily display labels.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Lucid EVs Are Super Efficient Already. They Aim To Get Significantly Better
Company CEO Peter Rawlinson said this milestone is vital for EVs to “save the planet.”
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- Hyundai updates Ioniq 5, adds sportier N Line version
- GMSV celebrates 10,000 Chevrolet Silverado customers
- OEM Audio gains blue tick
- Hyundai N to focus on more affordable performance EVs
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