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Home » Blog » The Weekly Car News Roundup 2

The Weekly Car News Roundup 2

By Lance Manins | Driveline | 29 March 2017 | Posted in News

As you get settled into your morning, we’ve got the rundown on some of the interesting things which have been happening in the automotive market.

  1. The Ute Market is booming at the moment. Last year, five of the seven best selling vehicles were Utes. This trend looks set to continue and Stuff.co.nz has a look at the new Utes on their way to New Zealand shores.
  2. British Car maker Jaguar has introduced an App which could soon allow drivers to pay for their petrol from their car’s touchscreen.
  3. Nissan Motors has teamed up with the Japanese city of Yokohama to roll out the Nissan New Mobility Concept in its car sharing service. The aim was to encourage a more eco-friendly transport option and promote tourism.
  4. M2 Magazine has a look at the new Audi S4.
  5. Toyota did a cool little ad about the Toyota Hilux, taking a look at how many remote control replicas it takes to tow the real thing. Care to make a guess as to how many were needed?
  6. It isn’t long now until the new Tesla cars arrive in New Zealand. However, many Kiwis are already taking a liking to electric vehicles, with 3005 registrations. NetGuide looks into the reasons behind it.
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About Lance Manins | Driveline

Lance Manins is Managing Director at Driveline Fleet Ltd and has over 25 years of experience in the vehicle leasing and finance industry. He is often invited to speak at conferences and seminars and is regularly quoted in the media as an industry expert. To discuss your requirements feel free to contact Lance.

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