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// Japan sounds alarm on US auto tariffs
Japan is weighing its response to trade tensions with the United States, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warning that “all options are on the table”
- AutoCar says Tesla a likely winner in Trump tariff war
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// Importers urged to review vehicle classifications
New Zealand vehicle importers are being urged to double-check vehicle classifications following significant updates to the Clean Car Standard (CCS) that came into effect on 1 January 2025.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford’s first plug-in hybrid Ranger ute makes NZ debut
New Zealand’s most popular vehicle, the Ford Ranger, will soon gain a plug-in hybrid variant, with the first Ranger PHEV in the country making its public debut this week in Auckland.
// Award-winning electric car to be dropped in NZ market?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 recently disappeared from the brand’s website, with the marque indicating that the model’s future is being evaluated.
// New cars versus used: why buying box-fresh might be the smart thing to do right now
It’s no secret that the new-vehicle industry is going through some hard times at the moment, with sales down and the consequent problem: too much unsold stock.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Nissan’s Next-Gen Hybrids Are Actually EREVs
Even in non-plug-in models, Nissan’s hybrid system has no direct connection between its engine and wheels.
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- New boss for Inchcape Australasia
- Hyundai NZ adds 2.5T engine to Santa Fe range, now starts at $69,990
- New Nissan CEO committed to performance – hints at new GT-R
- Jaecoo’s plug-in J7 is serious value for money
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