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// PHEV owners want to remove plugs to avoid RUC
Some plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners want to remove their car’s electric plugs to save paying road user charges (RUC) when they join EVs in paying RUC from April 1 this year.
- Stuff Motoring says Hybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user charges
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// New EV registrations came crashing down in January
Following the abandonment of the Clean Car Discount at the end of last year, it comes as no surprise that local registrations of electric vehicles came crashing down in January 2024.
- Stuff Motoring says Electric vehicle sales nosedive without Clean Car Discount
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// Toyota announces development of new combustion engines
In recent years, Toyota has been pretty vocal about its desire to offer customers a range of mobility solutions instead of going all in on electrification like some of its competitors.
HOT TOPIC
// A mixed bag of arrivals in January 2023
The number of new and used vehicles arriving on New Zealand wharves in January 2024 was somewhat of a mixed bag in comparison to the last five months of 2023.
- AutoFile says Used-vehicle imports soar
- AutoTalk says Petrol and diesel vehicles surge to 96.2% of January registrations
- AutoFile says Surge for fossil fuel vehicles
- EVs and Beyond says New EV sales down in January with CCD gone
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// Exclusive: Another Chinese brand confirms NZ arrival
Another Chinese brand has announced its intention to enter the New Zealand market, with Zeekr poised to make its debut in the bustling electric vehicle sector.
// Dealer numbers static
No change for size of traders register in January with the total also close to the figure from a year ago.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Dodge set to unveil first-ever electric Charger next month
We’ve seen the teasers, now get ready to see the real deal, as a Dodge executive has let slip that the electric Charger will be unveiled in full next month.
// Australia proposes New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
The Australian federal government is proposing its version of the New Zealand Clean Car Standard and it is not winning universal support from the automotive industry and other stakeholders,
// EV batteries with built-In fire suppression patent filed by GM
General Motors (GM) has filed a patent application for a new battery design with a built-in passive fire suppression system.
// UDC to purchase Aussie bank’s Kiwi loans
Japanese-owned Kiwi finance company UDC is set for significant expansion of its loan book with a deal announced today.
// Cheaper than Atto 3: BYD reveals $23k Yuan Up electric SUV
BYD has unveiled the latest addition to its growing electric vehicle (EV) portfolio – the ultra-affordable Yuan Up.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rivian tops Consumer Reports ‘most loved’ ranks after its reviewers derided it
Consumer Reports is out with its annual owner satisfaction survey, showing Rivian to be far and away the most-loved car brand according to owners.
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- Fully electric Lotus sports car reportedly arriving in 2027
- Kiwi e-cargo bike world launch at EBT February 10
- Sinclair confirms move to Winger Motors Auckland
- MTF Finance celebrates record 2023 with inaugural dealer awards
- Optimus taking over logistics firm
- UDC to buy $238m portfolio
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