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// Association tackles sustainability
MTA president puts emissions and vehicle safety high on the agenda at national conference.
- AutoFile says Minister targets car safety
- AutoTalk says Minister acknowledges automotive skills shortage
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// Could this be NZ’s cheapest EV? Tata electric SUV spied testing in Auckland
We recently spotted this mysterious compact SUV EV undergoing evaluation in Auckland.
// MTA using social media to recruit Gen Z and Millennial apprentices
The Motor Trade Association says it will recruit social media influencers on Instagram and TikTok to help it to reach out to potential generation Z and millennial apprentices through an online competition.
// BMW rejects idea of four-cylinder performance cars
It’s no secret that combustion engines are on their way out and electric vehicles are on their way in. In doing so, many carmakers have downsized their motors which is especially true of their performance divisions.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Fully Electric McLaren SUV Reportedly In Development
McLaren seemingly wants to offer an electric alternative to the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus.
IN OTHER NEWS
// New Jaguar C-Types pay tribute to Le Mans success
Next year marks 70 years since Jaguar dominated the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans with four of its C-Type endurance racers.
// Boost in port’s profits
Tauranga’s financials are starting to stack up after the past year, but supply-chain issues continue.
// Special Jaguar F-Type to see out the combustion sports car
Jaguar is farewelling three-quarters of a century of combustion-powered sports cars with the special F-Type 75.
// Report backs Northport expansion
Independent experts say plan could create 2,600 new jobs and an extra $160 million to national GDP.
// Renault and Nissan inch closer to a power imbalance resolution
Renault and Nissan may finally be on the cusp of resolving a source of tension that’s been weighing on their alliance for years.
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- KTM unleashes a limited edition track racer
- Updated Lexus UX 300e gets driving range extension
- Nissan NZ reveals pricing for X-Trail e-Power
- All-new BMW M2 set to launch in New Zealand in first half of 2023
- BMW M unleashes two new motorbikes
- BYD Atto 3 earns five-star safety rating
- Polestar 3 electric SUV revealed
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 28
- Protecta in line for takeover
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// 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.