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// Kia EV6 named European Car of the Year
The Kia EV6 has taken top honors in the European Car of the Year award. Beating 60 other newly released vehicles,
- EVs and Beyond says Kia EV6 European Car of the Year
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// Mitsubishi stays out front for new cars
Marque racing ahead of rivals for registrations in 2022, while Tesla’s Model 3 climbs back up the ladder to be the number-two best seller.
- AutoFile says Ranger sales jump 104%
- AutoTalk says As Omicron arrives, NZ new-car sales plateau
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// Import market continues growth after positive February
Positive momentum in New Zealand’s used passenger vehicle market has continued, with a total of 10,734…
- AutoFile says Used car imports leap 18%
- AutoFile says Sales surge for used commercials
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// Toyota pauses all production in Japan following a cyberattack
The world’s largest car manufacturer has suspended all of its production in Japan after one of…
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota idling all Japan plants due to cyberattack
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// This EV charging station gets its power from solar and wind
One of the big questions of electric vehicle charging, is how green is the energy that’s used to power them?
// Global EV sales ‘up 109% in 2021’
About 6.5 million EVs sold worldwide in 2021 – up 109% on 2020, says technology market…
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// Would you pay $1.7 million to own this questionable Ford GT?
The latest-generation Ford GT is an interesting car. When it first hit the market, buyers had to be chosen by Ford,
// THL reports half-year loss, sells down fleet
Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has posted a statutory net loss of $4.4 million for its half year result with the COVID-19 pandemic having an ongoing impact on its campervan rental and tourism operations.
// Emissions must still come down – minister
Climate change minister James Shaw says the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report…
// Skoda NZ asks customers to check with dealers
Skoda New Zealand is asking its customers to check with it dealers as to how the ongoing international semi-conductor shortage might have an impact
// Russian EV charger hacked
Russia has been accused of cyberattacks preceding its war on Ukraine but it seems some are getting their own back.
// Brabus’ first bike has been revealed
Brabus has revealed the 1300 R in full, its first go at creating a two-wheeled machine.
// Bugatti will keep ICE for some time but may ditch the W16 engine in favor of something fresh
Most of you reading this will likely never be able to afford a Bugatti. In fact, I could confidently say everyone reading this can’t.
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- Iconic Holdens sell for unbelievable amounts at auction
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- BMW introduces $300,000 paint job option
- Volkswagen assesses the cost of ship fire
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