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// Drive on wild side
Next-generation Forester promises to deliver with strong hybrid powertrain.
- AutoCar says Subaru confirms ‘Strong’ hybrid for new Forester
- Stuff Motoring says Popular go-anywhere SUV to get upgraded hybrid power
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// Government proposes longer WOFs for classics
The government is moving to ease compliance requirements for vintage vehicles and privately owned motorhomes, proposing a reduction in the frequency of Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections.
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// Falling Tesla sales nothing to do with Musk – report
A consumer research firm says plummeting Tesla sales in New Zealand have nothing to do with its chief executive Elon Musk’s polarising views –
IN OTHER NEWS
// Four senior Inchcape executives visit New Zealand dealerships
Inchcape New Zealand recently hosted four senior executives for an Australasian town hall meeting, followed by visits to local dealerships and operations sites.
// EV charge port weather shield patent filed by GM
General Motors (GM) has filed a patent application for an EV charge port weather shield.
// EROAD celebrates 10 years of Fleet Day in 2025
New Zealand’s largest fleet management conference has been confirmed for July 30th at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton Airport.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Cybertruck crash on Full Self-Driving v13 goes viral
A Tesla owner reported that he crashed his Cybertruck into a pole after hitting a curb while using Full Self-Driving, Tesla’s advanced driving assist system that Elon Musk claims will be unsupervised this year.
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- Australia hydrogen rubbish truck presented
- Lunaz has record export demand for electrified classics
- Geely Auto names NZ boss
- New Skoda Kodiaq arrives in NZ
- Toyota Woven City: the car company with everything now has its own futuristic town
- Bentley Residences: NZ$10.25m buys you access to a car-themed dog spa
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