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// Miles Group moves into “state-of-the-art” Takapuna dealer site
Miles Group has moved operations to its new “state-of-the-art” Takapuna site.
- AutoTalk says Miles Group opens doors to Takapuna supersite
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// Kia ute spotted in the wild
Images of what could be the long-awaited Kia ute have surfaced online, showing the model in full camouflage undergoing testing in South Korea.
// Hilux owner who paid $38,000 for now worthless ute accepts he may never get money back
The owner of a now worthless Toyota Hilux that was built from multiple parts, including a stolen engine, has resigned himself to the possibility he may never get his money back. And, he’s not the only person to have bought a Hilux from the same dealer that has ended up in the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal this year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Volvo Australia To Sell Only Electric Cars By 2026
Many global car manufacturing brands have made the commitment to switch to electric vehicles by 2030.
IN OTHER NEWS
// SUV sets second highest score
Ancap praises Nissan for systems on-board new Qashqai and highlights safety-assist results.
// Industry stalwart earns award for bringing WRC back to NZ
Peter ‘PJ’ Johnston has been named as the latest recipient of the Neil Nelson Award, awarded by the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild.
// BMW says controversial designs are a sales tactic
In recent years, BMW has come out with some questionable-looking design choices such as the latest M3 and M4’s large front kidney grilles.
// Top rental marques revealed
Toyota and Volkswagen have been unveiled as the most popular brands in more than 20 countries.
// ‘Green-up’ EV chargers launched for ANZ
Legrand has released its range of Green-up premium EV chargers into the Australia and New Zealand market.
ONE LINERS
- Porsche has driven the 911 up the highest volcano in the world
- ANCAP launches new website with consumer focus
- Bold, brash and bonkers: our top 5 picks from SEMA 202
- Honda to bring back the Prelude as an EV?
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.