HOT TOPIC
// Ford unveils all-new Mustang
Seventh-generation model set to go on sale in NZ next year.
- AutoCar says Next gen Ford Mustang Supercar to debut at Bathurst?
- Driven says Seventh generation Mustang revealed: it’s ICE, ICE baby and proud
- Stuff Motoring says Ford rolls out what may be the classic Mustang’s last stand
- Stuff Motoring says Finally – this is the brand new Ford Mustang
HOT TOPIC
// Dodge celebrates drag racing legend with Charger King Daytona
It’s a new week and Dodge has unveiled another new “Last Call” model. This time around it’s in the form…
- Stuff Motoring says Dodge reveals ‘King Daytona’ Charger packing 602kW
HOT TOPIC
// Turners wins marketing gong with ‘Tina from Turners’ ads
Turners Automotive Group has emerged as a big winner at the New Zealand Marketing Awards.
- AutoFile says Turners scoops supreme award
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BEST OF THE REST
// Hennessey debuts six-wheeled third-gen F-150 VelociRaptor
Hennessey isn’t finished putting too many wheels on things. Earlier this year it was the Ram TRX truck, which became the Mammoth 1000 6×6, now it’s the Ford F-150’s turn.
// This barn find is Bruce McLaren’s first-ever sports car
When you pry open the doors to an old barn or storage shed, the last thing you expect to see is a priceless sportscar.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Watch BMW’s new ‘Mad Max’ electric Dune Taxi climb some of the tallest sand dunes known to man
You won’t want to miss this one. BMW Middle East released a video teasing a new electric dune taxi that looks as if it came straight out of Mad Max.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Subaru kills the XV
The Subaru XV is dead, long live the Subaru Crosstrek.
// Monster Ink – Special finish and fittings for top SP model
We still have vivid memories of riding the previous-generation Monster, sadly something we don’t get to do anymore since the…
// Financial Services Federation warns of online scammers
The Financial Services Federation is the latest automotive industry group to be utilised by online scammers in an attempt to con customers.
// Staggered launch for Peugeot’s electrified 308 range
Peugeot New Zealand has confirmed the new 308 GT plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) will be arriving in showrooms in late December, following the 308 petrol hatchback models in late October.
ONE LINERS
- Driver trades $400,000 performance car for Nissan Leaf
- Local pricing and specs for the new Toyota GR86 revealed
- NZAI teaser, Mustangs and EVs: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- Government encourages people to go car free for a day
- Land Rover celebrates 75 years of Defender with limited edition
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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