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// Dealership in voluntary liquidation

Owner negotiating to sell business that has operated in Napier for nearly 20 years.

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// Mini Aceman EV due Q4

The Mini Aceman EV is expected in Australia and New Zealand in Q4 this year, with pricing to follow.

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// Ayrton Senna’s Red Honda NSX is up for grabs

One of Ayrton Senna’s three Honda NSX sportscars is on the block, with its British owner asking £500,000.

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// Two Mazda EVs revealed at Auto China 2024

The Mazda EZ-6 unveiled at Auto China 2024 (April 25 to May 5) is the first of a series of new electrified vehicles (new energy vehicles) developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda expected be launched in China by the end of 2024.

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// New Lamborghini Urus SE is a V8-powered PHEV

Lamborghini has electrified its Urus SUV with the introduction of the Urus SE, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that combines formidable power with cutting-edge technology.

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// RAM 1500 RHO – return of the TRX?

The Hemi-fired TRX is no more, but Ram has all but resurrected the mother of all off-road pickups with the…

// May 1 funeral service for Sir Colin Giltrap KNZM

A service to celebrate the life of Sir Colin Giltrap KNZM will be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, on May 1 at 2 pm.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Jaecoo might bring the coolest little EV to New Zealand

Chinese brand Jaecoo hasn’t even launched in New Zealand yet and it’s eyeing up some seriously cool machinery for next year.

// Refreshed GWM Haval Jolion is scheduled for NZ release

Since launching in New Zealand three years ago, the Haval Jolion has become a staple of the GWM line-up.

// Reminder: April 29 cut-off for Euro 4 border checks

VIA reminds that any Euro 4 vehicle purchased in Japan must be border-checked by next Monday, April 29.

// Hat-trick of gongs for top dealer

Auckland dealership wins three titles, including overall dealer of the year, at Volkswagen NZ’s annual prizegiving.

// DPL Insurance appoints Groenewald as new commercial manager

DPL Insurance has appointed Mika Groenewald as its new commercial manager

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Goodyear launches a new EV tire – but are EV tires worth it?

Goodyear has debuted the ElectricDrive 2, a second-gen all-season EV tire – but are EV-specific tires worth putting on your electric vehicle?

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