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// Optimus acquires Australian automotive logistics operator
Japan-based Optimus Group has acquired a 100% shareholding in Melbourne-based automotive logistics operator Autocare Services Pty Ltd.
- AutoFile says Optimus completes takeover deal
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// Port lease off table
Agreement between Port of Auckland, council and unions provides “clear direction and certainty”.
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// Stuff Top Cars: MG4 electric hatch crowned Top Car of 2024
Well, we’ve made it. After months of vehicle testing and build-up, Stuff Motoring and Vermeulen Officer Media are excited to unveil the overall Top Car of 2024.
- Stuff Motoring says Top cars 2024: Honda’s mighty Civic Type R is the People’s Choice
- Stuff Motoring says MG ‘thrilled’ with Stuff Top Cars victory
- Stuff Motoring says Live: Stuff Motoring Top Cars 2024 revealed
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// Kiwis rank best and worst cars
EV drivers among the most satisfied as watchdog puts spotlight on 72 models and 20 brands in new survey.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota puts MX-5 in its scopes with the S-FR Sport car
Almost a decade ago at the Tokyo Motor Show Toyota presented a competitor to Mazda’s MX-5 sports car named the S-FR concept (that’s ‘Small’, ‘Front-engined’, ‘Rear-wheel drive’).
// Cadillac gunning for German luxury buyers downunder
Cadillac will be another new brand for the New Zealand market when it launches here later this year.
// New Mercedes E-Class on sale this week
The latest seventh-generation Mercedes E-Class has arrived, initially as an E 300 selling for $134,100.
// Batur adds a Convertible
The Bentley Batur, Crewe’s ultra exclusive coach built special, can now be had as a convertible.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// A $175,000 CyberTrailer Camper That Can Charge Your EV Is In The Works
Made by California-based Living Vehicle, the Cybertruck-inspired trailer will be ready next year.
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- Polestar vehicles likely to offer next-gen Apple CarPlay support
- Kia EV3 teased ahead of May 23 debut
- BMW 5 Series and i5 Touring receive M Performance upgrades
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