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// Mazda has made its 2 millionth rotary
It has taken close to 60 years, but Mazda has just built its 2 millionth rotary powered vehicle.
- AutoCar says Mazda has now built over 2 million rotary engines
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// Mazda CX-8 dropped in New Zealand but MX-30 soldiers on
Production of the Mazda CX-8 for Australia and New Zealand will cease at the end of this year.
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda’s only electric car axed in Australia, but survives in NZ
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// Toyota reports global sales record in fiscal first half 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is reporting a record high for its global sales of 5,596,183 units, being an increase of 8.3% for the 2024 fiscal first half year (April to September).
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota global sales output hits a record 5.6 million vehicles
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// Hertz pumps brakes on EV uptake due to high repair cost
Rental car company Hertz has dropped the anchor on its transition to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet after realising just how pricey they are to repair in the event of a collision.
// Free AutoTalk Live webinar on carbon trading
The LinkedIn webinar is run by AutoTalk Live host Richard Edwards and the Carbon Trading Company’s Dave Boot.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer previewed ahead of 2024 sales
The wagon segment could witness a breath of fresh air with Volkswagen’s first all-electric station wagon, the ID.7 Tourer.
// CardLink fuel and EV card launched
New Zealand’s first multi-brand fleet card covering both traditional fuel and EV vehicles
// Brough rejoins UDC Finance
UDC Finance has appointed Andrew Brough as its new general manager – dealer, which reunites him with the company he left 13 years ago.
// Ford currently ‘losing’ US$36,000 on every electric vehicle it makes
Few legacy carmakers have been as committed to electric vehicles as Ford. But, that commitment is coming at a price.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Why A Few Bad Quarters Won’t Spell Doom For The Electric Car Revolution
Don’t believe the hype. This is a test of endurance for automakers, not EVs themselves.
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- The Nissan Safari Rally Z Tribute is a homage to a legend
- VW ID.3 retains 93% battery capacity after 100,000km test
- Electric motorcycle distributor to open Hamilton HQ early 2024
- BYD ute set for Fieldays 2024 debut
- Giltrap Group opens brand-new Christchurch dealership
- Toyota FT-Se electric sports car concept could enter production in 2027
- Marque’s vision of future
- Powering up with hydrogen
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