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// Minister tweaks law for imports
Used vehicles will no longer have to “enter into service” within four months of being border-inspected.
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- AutoTalk says Minister confirms emissions rule change; Thanks VIA CEO
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// MG Cyberster claims Red Dot product design award
The MG Cyberster two-seat EV sportscar has been announced as the winner of the Product Design category by the Red Dot Award.
- AutoCar says MG Cyberster is heading down under
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// Omoda Jaecoo partner with Keep New Zealand Beautiful
Omoda Jaecoo is partnering with one of Aotearoa’s longest-standing environmental charities, Keep New Zealand Beautiful.
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// Alfa Romeo ‘Milano’ will now be called Junior: Government blocks use of Italian name name for Polish car
Less than a week after Alfa Romeo launched its first-ever EV, it’s had to change the new vehicle’s name – because the Italian Government told it to.
- AutoCar says The Alfa Romeo Milano is no more…
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// Upcoming BYD plug-in hybrid ute spotted in North America
BYD’s much-anticipated plug-in hybrid ute has been spotted again, this time in the sandy plains of Mexico.
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// Deliveries halt on Cybertruck as throttle pedals are jamming on
Tesla’s Cybertruck hasn’t had the smoothest launch.
// BYD NZ offers RUC and home charger ‘till May 31
BYD Auto New Zealand is supplying all its new EVs with 20,000km worth of road user charges (RUC) and an EQ Mini Pro home EV charger, up to May 31 this year.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter adds smaller battery, shorter wheelbase
A smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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- Alpine Alpenglow hydrogen hypercar set for wild track debut
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to compete at Pikes Peak
- Five-star crash rating for sixth-gen Mitsubishi Triton
- Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?
- Poor sales see Tesla shed more than 10% of its workforce
- Ingham Hamilton secures Isuzu Ute franchise
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