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3 September 2020

New car sales exceed expectations in March

Motor Trade Association (MTA) says, spurred on by the end of financial year impetus, the strength of the New Zealand dollar, increased product availability and aggressive marketing by many distributors, has seen the new car market continue to perform ahead of expectations in March.
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3 September 2020
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Nicholls takes dealers’ Supreme award

John Nicholls’ long and distinguished career in the New Zealand motor industry was recognised when he was presented with the Supreme Award at the IMVDA’s 20th anniversary awards...
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3 September 2020
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Primera now built in Britain

Nissan New Zealand is touting its British-built 2007 Primera as a “big step forward” from the outgoing, Japanese market model....
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3 September 2020
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New Jaguar XK pivotal for NZ

The arrival mid-2006 of the new Jaguar XK grand touring car will signify a change for the British prestige brand in New Zealand. hat’s the word from Wallis...
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3 September 2020
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No match for Patch

Double World Touring Cup winner Paul Radisich (nickname Patch) takes pole in the NZ V8s at Ruapuna....
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3 September 2020
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TKR opens new HQ in Hamilton

NZ-based V8 Supercar team will open its headquarters to the public....
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3 September 2020
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Toyota Racing Series

Halliday and Gaunt join TRS field...
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3 September 2020
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NZ V8s at Taupo

Pedersen and Williams star in V8 super-thriller...
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3 September 2020
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Fogg prevails in nail-biting finish

The on-form Angus Fogg was on his way to a runaway win before a full-course yellow bunched up the field, setting up a sprint to the finish at...
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3 September 2020
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Scott on pole in NZ V8s at Teretonga

Former champion shows his love for the Tereotnga track by qualifying on pole for this afternoon’s first NZ V8s race....
7 September 2025
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Porsche reveals wireless charging tech for Cayenne

A new system will allow the upcoming electric SUV to charge without have to plug in. Just run the car over the charging pad and it’s good to go. Only this is a cost option and it won’t come cheap. Porsche claims that its manufacturer-supported inductive charging solution is a world first. Known as the Porsche Wireless Charger (PWC), it
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7 September 2025
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A dynamic new future for Ford Racing

“Racing is in the blood of Ford Motor Company”, says the GM of Ford Performance, Will Ford. “So as from today, Ford Performance will become Ford Racing” he said.  “This is much more than a simple rebranding. This marks the reintroduction of our racing brand. It also signals a new way of thinking about the business, brand, and products we
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6 September 2025
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Tesla Model Y Performance priced for New Zealand

The quickest Model Y yet has been confirmed for New Zealand, with Tesla setting the sticker for the new Performance variant at $100,900. The facelifted twin-motor Performance model turns the wick up considerably on the Long Range AWD, swapping out its 280kW set-up for a pair of Performance 4DU motors producing 343kW. That translates to a 0–100km/h time of 3.3
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6 September 2025
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Angus Fogg Mustang returns to Australia for double-header

One of New Zealand’s most recognisable muscle cars is heading back across the Tasman. Angus Fogg and his iconic Black & Gold J. A. Russell Ltd 1970 Fastback Mustang return to compete in the Touring Car Masters (TCM).  This is a support category at the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 (9-12 October) and the 2025 Penrite Oil Sandown 500 (14-16 November).
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