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// This is it: new Toyota Land Cruiser revealed, stays true to its roots
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most revered SUVs on the planet, thanks to its proven reliability, its capability, and its simplicity.
- AutoTalk says New 300 series evolves land cruiser brand
- Driven says New Zealand gets the first look at all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 300-series – including monster GR Sport version
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// Don’t just focus on BEVs says Toyota New Zealand
The journey to an eventually decarbonised transport fleet in New Zealand will be driven by a range of low carbon-emitting powertrains including hybrid engines and not by a reliance on battery electric vehicles, according to Toyota Motor Corporation.
- AutoTalk says Realistic emissions reduction plans needed – AA
- AutoFile says AA urges greening of current fleet
- AutoFile also says Emissions goals ‘too radical’
- AutoCar says “EVs are not the silver bullet” says Toyota NZ CEO
- AutoCar also says Electric cars ‘out of reach’ for many kiwis, says MTA
- Driven says NZ petrol car ban to come into effect by 2032 according to latest release
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// Orders open up for Chevrolet’s mid-engined Corvette in New Zealand
It’s a car that has been promised for two years now, and Kiwi buyers are closer than ever to getting their hands on a right-hand drive version of Chevrolet’s mid-engined C8 Corvette.
- AutoCar says NZ’s first Chevrolet Corvette revealed with updated 6.2-litre V8
- Stuff Motoring says Corvette order books open for Kiwi buyers
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// New Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan dealership coming to Botany
Armstrong’s will soon open the doors of a new dealership facility in East Auckland, stocking cars from Peugeot, Citroen, and Nissan.
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// Celebrating women’s influence on motoring
Women’s importance in motoring will be celebrated on June 24, Women Drivers’ Day, promoted by the Women’s World Car of the Year organisation.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Nissan Navara axed in Europe from next year
The Nissan Navara was updated late last year, but it looks like folks in Europe won’t have much time to buy one if they’re still on the fence.
// M440i leads new Gran Coupe range
BMW’s new five-seat 4 Series four-door Gran Coupe, due here before the end of the year, is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor and gets a revamped chassis and exterior styling.
// California cruise-in
General Motors’ Cruise will participate in California’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot to provide driverless ride services to the public.
// Cars buck fall in imports
Vehicle trade increases while other goods and services see their worth slide at the start of the year.
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- Jaguar unveils updated, faster-charging 2022 I-Pace
- Renault ‘Electricity’ aims to produce 400,000 EVs annually
- Ferrari hires iPhone innovator as CEO to hasten tilt to tech
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// UPDATED Current National New Car Deals Revealed
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.