HOT TOPIC
// VW drops $7k off ID.4 Pro
Volkswagen New Zealand says it is chopping $7000 off the recommended retail price of the ID.4 Pro to $72,990 driveway as a tactical campaign to drive consideration for the brand in a competitive market.
- AutoCar says Volkswagen ID models get significant price cut in NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Mazda re-spruces the MX-5 one last time
Mazda has given the current ND-generation of MX-5 a revamp before it is replaced by an all-new model, expected to debut before the end of the decade.
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BEST OF THE REST
// 2024 Isuzu D-Max refresh snapped ahead of unveiling
Images of the 2024 Isuzu D-Max have been leaked online, revealing the dual-cab ute’s refreshed front and rear end ahead…
// Renault Koleos recalled over potentially detaching bonnet
Renault is recalling the Koleos medium SUV over an issue with the bonnet, which could result in a separation of the linings.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Nissan’s most anticipated electric car makes NZ debut
Although Nissan earned plenty of electric vehicle brownie points in launching its ever popular Leaf some 13 years ago, the Japanese carmaker has been fairly thin on new EV products in the years since.
// The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq finally gets a plug
Skoda has revealed the next generation of Kodiaq SUV, which will arrive with a plug along with a host of improvements and new features.
// New Zealand’s cheapest new EV (again): GWM Ora drops $5k in price
And the tit-for-tat price war among entry-level battery electric vehicles continues.
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But you can have the imported euros.
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You’ll receive fast, professional service. Instant payment, picked up and gone, usually within 2 working days. One of my customers had this to say: “Wayne’s sincerity shines through. An exceptional individual and a joy to work with.” Monish from Winger Motors.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// World EV Sales Now Equal 18% Of World Auto Sales
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 45% in August 2023 compared to August 2022, rising to 1,238,00 units.
// Hyundai Just Handed Tesla The Win In The Charging Wars
The CCS plugs will still be around for a long time, but Hyundai’s move to Tesla’s NACS plug just settled things.
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- Largest McLaren Automotive showroom yet opens in Dubai
- Luxon: National to fast track offshore wind farms
- Polestar achieves record third quarter deliveries
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- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces Müller-Ötvös retirement
- Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser is designed to take on otherworldly terrain
- Lotus to celebrate 75th anniversary with Auckland heritage day
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