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// Opel Grandland GSe revealed as ‘high performance’ SUV
The new Opel Grandland GSe has been revealed as a ‘high performance’ SUV under the electrified Grand Sport Electric sub-brand.
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// Maserati GranCabrio teased in first images
Following the reveal of the Maserati GranTurismo coupe earlier this month, the first images of its drop top GranCabrio sibling have now appeared online.
// Ford Fiesta production will cease in 2023
It has been confirmed that production of the Ford Fiesta hatchback will draw to a close in mid-2023.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// John Z’s Daughter Launches Her OWN New Delorean
Her name is Kat DeLorean – and yes, she really is the daughter of the 80s automotive icon who slapped a Renault V6 into a stainless steel-bodied rendition of a gull winged Bertone concept before getting arrested for attempting to smuggle $24 million of cocaine.
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// All-electric BMW iX1 coming with hot-hatch power
BMW has detailed the electric iX1, set to arrive in New Zealand early next year in two grades, xLine and M Sport, and one overarching model, the xDrive 30.
// Auckland mayor dismisses rumours of port sale
Rumours that a Dubai-based global logistics operator is eyeing a takeover of Ports of Auckland is being shut down by the new mayor and maritime union.
// Profit levels set to rise
Company maintains “robust earnings” despite challenges posed by economic conditions and market. Turners Automotive Group expects net profit before tax for the first half of 2022/23 to be modestly ahead of the $23.2m it notched up in the corresponding period last year.
// Ford, Mercedes confirm Russian departure
Mercedes-Benz and Ford are the latest manufacturers to confirm their exit from Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
// Double gold for Turners
Turners has taken out double honours at the prestigious NZ Advertising Effectiveness Awards. Of the seven golds awarded, two of them went to Turners – for best strategic thinking and retail and e-retail.
// Towing and the taboo of using an EV electric car
The BYD Atto 3 electric car has gained a Kiwi-sorted special skill that could even go global with a breakthrough option.
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- GM: All US facilities will be powered by renewables by 2025
- Tauranga dealership undergoing big renovations
- 675kW Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV coming to New Zealand
- East Auckland BMW in search of new dealer principal
- Audi to team up with Sauber for Formula One entry in 2026
- Methanol to fuel ship
- Uncertified man charged after giving out over 900 WOFs
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