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// Tesla recalls about two million US EVs for Autopilot safeguards
Tesla is recalling about two million of its US EVs to install new safeguards in its Autopilot programme after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) outlined safety concerns.
- AutoCar says Tesla issues recall for nearly every car sold in US
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla’s largest recall won’t fix Autopilot safety issues, experts say
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// Someone just bid over $10m for this Australian license plate
The most sought-after license plate in Australia is currently up for auction and its current bid of over $10 million ($NZ10.8 million) is a true reflection of its specialty.
- Stuff Motoring says Bidding surpasses $10m for most coveted number plate in Australia
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// Another new Chinese carmaker considering New Zealand?
JAC, a car manufacturer from China, has announced that it will set up shop in New Zealand as a seller of fully electric and diesel-fuelled trucks from next year.
- AutoCar says JAC trucks coming to NZ – could its cars too?
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// Mevo raises $1m investment in five days
Car-share platform Mevo has raised more than $1 million in an investment opportunity for retail investors through Snowball Effect after barely a week.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Obituary: Ian Jenner
Managing director of Jenners Worldwide was “a visionary in the industry”.
// Cost-cutting brings early end to German EV subsidy
Germany’s EV subsidy programme has ended after initially being intended to continue until the end of next year.
// Changing of the LVVTA guard
Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) operations manager Ken McAdam (right) is taking over the chief executive role on January 1 next year from Tony Johnson (left) who is concentrating on other LVVTA work.
// New blue labels for 2024
EECA says traders must use new vehicle emissions and energy economy labels from January 1.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla unveils new bird-eye view 3D reconstruction park assist
Tesla has unveiled a 3D reconstruction park assist system that serves as the long-awaited bird-eye view.
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- Ducati and Bentley Develop a Unique Diavel V4
- Nissan investigating global export of its China-made EVs
- Boost for port project
- Auto Logistics celebrates moving 100k vehicles off Auckland Port
- Top 10 reviews of 2023: the top car is only partly electric (and don’t worry, there’s still a van)
- GM US EV sales grow 32% to more than 20K units Q3 2023
- Canada launches bidirectional EV charging hub
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