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// HDT moves to Bathurst under new owner Kenny Habul
HDT, the Holden Dealer Team brand made famous by Peter Brock, is moving to Bathurst under new owner Kenny Habul, who plans a workshop, museum and showroom in the city.
- Driven Car Guide says HDT Special Vehicles is coming back, including a 'reimagined' new model in development
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// Audi Q9 priced from $194,990
Audi’s new flagship SUV, the Q9, will cost $194,990 plus on-road costs in New Zealand.
- Stuff says Audi confirms NZ pricing for massive Q9 7-seater
- Driven Car Guide says Audi New Zealand's new flagship Q9 SUV isn't electric, it's diesel
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// New face at BYD outlines goals
BYD Financial Services’ new head of operations to work with dealers on both sides of the ditch.
- AutoTalk says BYD appoints financial services lead
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// 2CC days away from delisting
Chairman thanks shareholders for their loyalty as takeover process enters its final stages.
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// Ford’s top-secret Mustang Ute concept emerges from the shadows
A Mustang ute concept built by Ford has been unveiled to the public, via a social media post from the brand’s heritage fleet manager.
- Stuff says Ford Mustang ute revealed with Ranger tray
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// Hyundai electric SUV spotted testing in Auckland
The car in question is the Elexio, a mid-size BEV SUV that is built in China as part of Hyundai’s joint venture with BAIC Group.
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// XPeng G9L first look: three-row electric and range-extender SUV for NZ
We take a first look at the XPeng G9L, a six or seven-seat SUV coming to New Zealand as an EV with up to 553km of WLTP range or as a range-extender with 287km of electric range.
// Man charged over Christchurch EV charger cable thefts
A 26-year-old Christchurch man has been charged in relation to a series of alleged EV charging cable thefts, including five counts of theft over $2000.
// Touchscreen controls cost Aion UT and X9 marks, but both get five ANCAP stars
The GAC Aion UT and XPeng X9 both earned five-star ANCAP ratings, but scored 20% for driving controls because too many functions sit on the touchscreen.
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// This Wild Electric Hot Hatch Concept Is Hiding Peugeot’s Next Small Car
Look past the huge wing and Group B rally-car attitude, and the E-T16 reveals what’s coming next for Peugeot’s electric 208.
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- BMW issues multiple recalls
- Right-hand drive production of Nissan Y63 Patrol commences in Japan
- Smart #2 unveiled with electric power and comically small dimensions
- Leapmotor reveals B03 electric hatch with 390km range
- Peugeot revives the T16 spirit with a 600kW electric hyperhatch
- JAS Tensei brings back the first NSX
- Citroen revives 2CV as electric concept with €15,000 ambition
- Fiat Multiplay concept turns family car into a ute
- Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso coupe concept makes its dials move
- Peugeot revives RCZ name with electric Vision concept
- Porsche lifts Manthey stake to 67% ahead of special-model preview
- Alfa Romeo Junior gets new cabin trim and wheels for MY27
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