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// Revealed: Mazda’s new CX-50 is a rugged gravel basher
To say Mazdas SUV line-up is comprehensive is a bit of an understatement. The Japanese manufacturer currently offers six SUVs locally, ranging from the plug-in MX-30 to the three-row CX-8 and CX-9.
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda reveals the CX-50 we can’t have
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// McLaren isn’t being bought by Audi, despite the rumours
Over the weekend, a report emerged claiming McLaren was to be split in two and sold, with the road car division going to BMW and the motorsport team to be bought by Audi.
- AutoCar says McLaren denies rumours that it’s been sold to Audi
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// Leaving no customers behind in low emissions mobility
Toyota New Zealand chief executive Neeraj Lala has told the transport and infrastructure select committee the company will not leave any customers behind as it focusses on providing low emissions mobility for all New Zealanders.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ wants emissions regulations to focus on more than just EVs
- AutoFile says Fears marques may quit NZ over clean car targets
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// Keeping consumers informed about lending changes
The Financial Services Federation has joined forces with the New Zealand Bankers Association to explain how the consumer lending processes will change from December 1 when new legislation comes into play.
- AutoFile says Fresh guidance on new lending laws
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// More electric utes coming
Chinese brand Kandi has its electric double-cab ute ready to order in the US where Rivian has brought its R1T ute to the market with other automotive manufacturers likely to follow.
// NZ can be a ‘fast follower’ in transforming its vehicle industry
New Zealand should set goals similar to those for Europe for vehicle emission reductions, allowing for a two-year delay to account for local market transition factors and to enable local new vehicle distributors to transition in an orderly and sustainable manner. That’s the view of the Ford Motor Company of New Zealand
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// GMSV launches first locally produced advertising campaign
The first locally produced Chevrolet Silverado television advertising campaign (TVC) yet has been released by GMSV, showing a selection of Thats Boss moments with the off-road focussed LT Trail Boss.
// Five Japanese manufacturers are working on carbon-neutral fuels
Electrification is pretty well-entrenched as the next step in transport, at least in terms of power and reducing emissions. But not everyone is convinced it is the only way.
// MITO boss Janet Lane to step down
MITO chief executive Janet Lane is set to depart as the automotive industry training organisation transitions as part of the Governments new training reforms.
// Tesla backs clean cars bill
Teslas chairwoman says the clean car standard being proposed by the government will make New Zealand’s fleet among the world’s safest and greenest.
// Boniface takes over MTA presidency from retiring Harris
Auckland paint and panel shop owner Bob Boniface has been elected as the new president of the Motor Trade Association following the retirement of Waikato service station and workshop owner Dave Harris.
// Hyundai goes back to the future with Grandeur EV
To mark the 35th anniversary of its 1986 flagship sedan, Hyundai has gone back to the future and created a restored-modified (resto-mod) Heritage Series Grandeur EV.
// Mercedes-AMG appoints Triple Eight as customer support hub
Queensland-based Triple Eight Race Engineering Australia Pty Ltd (Triple Eight) has been appointed by Mercedes-AMG to become its Pacific hub to support motorsport customers in Australia and New Zealand with spare parts and repairs and rebuilds.
// An ‘Apple Car’ was designed by company saying it specifically used tech giant’s new patents
While the Apple Car has only been an idea floating in the cloud for some time, a company has decided to take matters into its own hands.
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- Bentley celebrates 100th anniversary of its first-ever car
- Tesla wants to build chargers in Tūrangi, but councillor thinks they’re “pretty ugly”
- Ateco dealers joins GetGenuine GetRewards programme
- NZAI boss supporting Movember
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