HOT TOPIC
// No STI variant for the new WRX
Subaru has culled the high-performance STI variant from their new WRX line-up.
- Stuff Motoring says Subaru axes the next-gen WRX STI
- EVs and Beyond says Iconic Subaru nameplate could be reborn as an EV
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// BREAKING: Jacinda Ardern’s Govt slashes fuel taxes from midnight; half-price public transport
Kiwi motorists will get some relief from soaring petrol prices, with the Government slashing fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each from midnight.
- AutoCar says Fuel prices to drop, the government announces temporary slash in fuel taxes
- AutoFile says Industry praises fuel tax cut
- AutoTalk says PM confirms 50-cent drop in fuel tax for next three months
- AutoTalk says Win-win for motorists – MTA
- AutoFile says PM slashes the cost of petrol
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// Aston Martin Valhalla revealed in the flesh in New Zealand
The Aston Martin Valhalla, a 698kW plug-in hybrid supercar, has arrived in New Zealand.
- Stuff Motoring says 1000hp Aston Martin Valhalla shown off in New Zealand
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// Gull to get new owners following $572m bid
Gull Petroleum has been sold to Australian investment company Allegro Funds for $572 million, pending approval from the Commerce Commission and the Overseas Investment Office.
- AutoCar says Gull to be sold to Aussie equity firm as push for Z takeover ramps up
- Driven says Australia’s Ampol to sell Gull to Allegro for $572m
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// BMW Group buys high-performance Alpina brand
Just as Mercedes-Benz bought the high-performance AMG brand and integrated it into its operation, BMW is acquiring the trademark rights to the Bovensiepen family-owned Alpina manufacturing operation which will become a group-owned brand from late 2025.
- Stuff Motoring says BMW buys Alpina
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BEST OF THE REST
// Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home
PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.
// Rivian Announces New Tech Under Development
From a heat pump to LFP batteries, new drive units, 800 V systems, bi-directional charging, and more.
IN OTHER NEWS
// SEA Electric enters step van market
Australian electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric is bringing a new product to the step van market.
// There and back (600km) for $85
Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert travelled from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty and back at the weekend in his Audi e-tron EV and spent $85 on “fuel”.
// Warning over switch to lower-grade fuel
Industry group says trying to make savings as petrol prices skyrocket risks causing long-term damage to engines.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.