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// VW’s ID.Buzz Here In The New Year
Volkswagen celebrates the rebirth of the iconic Kombi with the introduction of the fully electric ID.Buzz.
- EVs and Beyond says New VW ID.Buzz here early next year
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// Saunders succeeds Boniface as MTA president
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) membership has elected Sturrock Saunders, a current board member, as president of the industry organisation.
- AutoCar says MTA Elects Sturrock Saunders As Its New President
- AutoFile says Saunders elected MTA president
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// First customer delivery of the MG Cyberster in New Zealand
Aucklmad-based MG enthusiasts Bronwyn and Paul Walbran have taken delivery of the very first MG Cybester destined for a New Zealand customer.
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// ‘Stressed’ market hits dealers
Company chairman “laments complete reversal of conditions experienced over the prior decade”.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Big future for eLCVs
More than 11 million electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) will be sold annually by 2045.
// Toyota could increase China production
That’s the aim of the world’s largest car manufacturer, Reuters reports,
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Toyota Calls California EV Rules ‘Impossible’
A top Toyota executive is challenging California’s EV “mandate.” Is there really one in place?
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- Stellantis and Novonix battery graphite deal
- Finalists for SUV titles
- AMI Roadside Rescue is Now Free For New Drivers
- Lotus and Nissan To Shed Staff Amid EV Downturn
- VW’s electric ‘Kombi’ throwback to hit NZ early next year
- Watch: The Wiggles’ new big red car is a Toyota Hilux ute
- Collecting Cars brings Coffee Runs to Auckland and Christchurch this November
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