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// Morgan’s new Super3 comes with beefier engine and modern performance
The Morgan Super3 is a replacement for the offbeat 3-Wheeler. It’s a move the iconic British brand is confident will make the quirky automobile relevant once more.
- Stuff Motoring says Morgan reveals the all-new Super 3
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// Land Rover NZ reveals pricing for 2022 Range Rover
New Zealand pricing for the 2022 Range Rover has been announced, with the base model starting at $209,900.Land Rover revealed the seven-seater SUV last year, emphasizing luxury and a premium driving experience.
- AutoTalk says NZ pricing confirmed for Ranger Rover line-up
- Stuff Motoring says New Range Rover pricing confirmed for New Zealand
- EVs and Beyond says Jaguar Land Rover expands Kiwi plug-in line-up
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// NZ will get Mazda’s PHEV CX-60
New Zealand will receive Mazda’s plug-in hybrid CX-60. A Mazda representative confirmed the news to NZ Autocar Magazine ahead of the global launch next month.
// Ford CEO: No plan to spin off EV business, but change coming
The CEO of Ford Motor Co. says the automaker has no plans to spin off its electric vehicle or internal combustion businesses,
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// Utemaster: Luck of the drawer
Utemaster reckons it has come up with a unique design of well side drawer that’s every bit as practical and strong as traditional designs
// Audi says its diesel V6 engines can run on biofuel
During the lead-up to Audi switching entirely to electric power, it has confirmed that its V6 diesel engines built after February 2022 can run on renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil.
// Port’s chairman to retire
David Pilkington is standing down as chairman of Port of Tauranga in July, some three years after originally announcing his intention to retire.
// Tesla plans to double China production capacity
Tesla has plans to drastically increase its production output in China with plans to start work on a new production facility in Shanghai as early as next month,
// ‘Short-lived’ bounce for regions
Economic activity staged a comeback in the December 2021 quarter as restrictions for the delta strain of Covid-19 were gradually eased at different times across the country – with mixed results.
// Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason.
// Motorsport exempt from Clean Car tax
The Clean Car tax will not affect motorsport and the importation of racing cars.
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- Rare Holden classic tipped to fetch big bucks at auction
- Cargo ship still burning, Aventador production could be restarted
- Getting a BMW M850i painted by Jeff Koons will set you back $300k
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