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// GMSV launches Silverado 2500 HD, has already sold five
GMSV has launched its latest ‘go big or go home’ attitude truck, the Chevrolet 2500 HD.
- AutoCar says GMSV goes large with the 2500 HD
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// Audi is finally giving us what we really want – an electric wagon
Audi has taken the wraps off a new concept, and it’s what we’ve all secretly been waiting for. Admit it, you’ve wanted an electric station wagon since ages ago as well.
- AutoCar says Audi reveals electric A6 wagon, and it’s pretty fast
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// Audi could soon be making a pick-up truck
The prestige and luxury associated with Audi typically attract a certain kind of car owner. That certain person is not a Ford Ranger owner, but it soon could be.
- Stuff Motoring says Could Audi be working on its own ute?
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// Maserati’s bold electric strategy begins with 1200 hp GranTurismo
Maserati is going electric. But that’s not the news at all. No, it’s how they plan on starting their all-electric future that’s newsworthy.
- Stuff Motoring says Maserati confirms 880kW electric GranTurismo coming next year
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// MIA chief to retire
David Crawford will have completed 10 years with the industry association by the time he steps down at the end of March 2023.
- AutoFile says Crawford: Blast from the past
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// New Audi tech will help protect cyclists on the road
Audi of America is collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies and Spoke on technology that’ll protect cyclists on the road.
// Car dealers given two weeks to update economy labels
The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) announced earlier this week that new and used vehicle economy labels would be changing, subsequently showing off the new-look labels for the first time yesterday. They debut at dealerships on April 1.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai says petrol prices have “quadrupled” interest in EVs
In spite of the government’s recent move to tame New Zealand’s petrol prices, prices at the pump are still well up on what they were at the same point last year.
// Spending slump for vehicles
Drop across all retail sectors the first of its kind since the country was in alert level four lockdown.
// Mercedes cars will be made from 40% recycled materials within 10 years
Mercedes-Benz has the goal of having a CO2-neutral fleet of new passenger vehicles by 2039.
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- Mazda updates the MX-5 with even better handling
- 15 out-of-production Lamborghinis lost at sea to be replaced
- US study shows SUVs, pickups hit pedestrians more often than cars do
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