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// Clean-car costs for top sellers
A breakdown of the rebates and fees likely to face the top-selling new vehicles under the clean-car discount scheme has been produced by the Ministry of Transport (MoT).
- AutoFile says; Figures for the top-selling used vehicles reveal a more than $6,000 swing between the level of discounts or fees set to be imposed.
- AutoFile also says; Consumers keen for utes have attacked the government’s clean-car package
- AutoFile also says; Minister (James Shaw) tells marques to sell ‘cleaner cars’
- Driven says How many of New Zealand’s best-selling vehicles qualify for rebates?
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// Confirmed: Land Rover set to build hydrogen fuel cell Defender
After revealing that it’s set to drop diesel engines from its line-up by 2026, Land Rover has now confirmed that it’s developing a prototype Defender powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.
- AutoTalk says Land Rover Defender hydrogen trial this year
- Driven says Land Rover confirms plans to develop hydrogen-powered Defender
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// End of an era: Nissan looks to cease sedan production for Japan
It was once one of the most familiar car bodies on the roads, but a decision in Japan appears to be yet another sign of the slow death for the one-time family favourite auto – the classic four-door sedan.
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// Electric LDV T60 ute delayed for New Zealand market
It’s been confirmed that one of the few electric utes that’s been announced for our market, the fully electric LDV T60, has had its timelines altered for local release — from later this year to a later date — with no established timeline
- Stuff Motoring says; The Motor Industry Association’s David Crawford says a number of distributors are working on getting electric utes, but plug-in hybrids are far more likely first.
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// Hyundai New Zealand confirms pricing for the all-electric IONIQ 5
Hard on the heels of the government’s Clean Car programme announcement, Hyundai New Zealand has revealed pricing for its new futuristic-looking IONIQ 5 electric vehicle.
- AutoCar says Kiwi pricing confirmed for electric Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Stuff Motoring says The new Ioniq 5 has been priced, qualifies for subsidy
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// Webb’s Collectors’ Cars: rare classics up for auction in Auckland
Another round of iconic, exotic, exquisite and just plain cool cars are going up against the hammer on June 27 in the Webb’s Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia auction.
- Stuff Motoring says Rare Talbot-Lago up for auction in Auckland
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// Subaru unveils updated Forester for late 2021
The mid-size SUV segment is bustling with options, among the most underrated being the Subaru Forester.
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// Lordstown Motors’ rough road continues; CEO and CFO are out
The top two executives at Lordstown Motors have resigned as problems at the Ohio electric truck startup mount.
// Turning a racetrack into a car dealership?
Imagine if Trade Me Motors reinvented itself from a classified website into a business to consumer (B2C) used car marketplace and then bought Pukekohe Park Raceway to become a reconditioning and logistics centre.
// Hyundai accelerates air taxi effort
Hyundai will offer services around its air taxis rather than just selling them.
// Europe set to be world’s largest EV market this year
Europe will remain the world’s largest market for electrified vehicles in 2021, with sales set to rise by more than half to five million units.
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- US father-son duo admit to helping international fugitive Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
- ChargeNet refreshes branding
- EVs a focus at driver educator’s conference
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// Current National New Car Deals Revealed
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials. Offers including pricing specials, ‘free extras’ deals, or special financing terms.