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// EV RUC petition presented
Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb has presented Philip Naniov’s petition to reduce Road User Charges (RUC) for EVs to $35/1000km
// BMW to sell hydrogen cars from 2028 in partnership with Toyota
BMW AG plans to start selling hydrogen-powered vehicles in four years in a bid to establish the technology as an alternative to battery-electric cars.
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// JAC Motors confirms more NZ dealers ahead of T9 Ute launch
JAC Motors New Zealand Limited has confirmed more dealers have joined its national network ahead of the T9 Ute launch in the coming months.
// Eagers boss says second half of 2024 will be challenging
Eagers Automotive chief executive Keith Thornton says the second half of 2024 will be challenging as the retail giant navigates external cost pressures, OEM inventory levels, and lower consumer confidence in Australia and New Zealand.
// Updates to flagging cars
Transport agency says changes increasing awareness of damaged vehicles.
// Battery changes for Nissan, MG and others
Lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) and solid-state batteries are coming for some EVs.
// Better automotive training sought
Earlier this month the Government released its discussion paper on the future of Te Pukenga.
// Tesla is working on a larger, six-seater Model Y: report
In a strategic move to cater to regional market preferences, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to introduce a six-seat variant of its popular Model Y SUV in 2025.
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// The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
After that, plan for a “resurgence”—especially if traditional automakers ink deals with EV startups and Chinese firms.
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