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// Clean vehicle standard to stay
The coalition has agreed to review settings and establish different targets for used imports.
- Autofile says Different treatment for used cars
- Autofile says Settings need to ‘reflect market’
- Autofile says CO2 targets must be ‘realistic’
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// Engine tuned to Kiwi drivers
GWM’s latest turbo-diesel powertrain to make its global debut down under in two models.
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// Having ‘skin in game’
Chairman says diversified earnings continue to be a “real strength” for Turners.
// Australasian first: XPeng X9 video review sets NZ charging record
EVs and Beyond publishes the first video review of an XPeng X9 in Australasia, setting a 337kW public charging record at ChargeNet Kaiwaka along the way.
// Vehicle spending holds steady in July
Electronic card spending on motor vehicles was largely flat in July, while fuel spending fell 4.3%, according to the latest Stats NZ figures.
// NZ Cheap Cars opens North Shore site with two more branches on the way
Used vehicle retailer NZ Cheap Cars is opening a new North Shore dealership at 107 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, on Saturday 29 August, with two further branches already in progress and expected to open within three months.
// CarExpert reaches 400,000 Kiwis
Website for consumers becomes New Zealand’s biggest for new vehicles.
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// This New All-In-One Range Extender Is Ready To Go Into Any Electric Truck
Mahle says its new range extender can fit in the same space as a battery module, increasing driving range to roughly 500 miles.
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- Geely Monjaro hybrid coming to New Zealand in 2027
- 2027 GWM Haval H7: Boxy five-seat RAV4 rival nears NZ launch
- Ford Bronco ute set to return – report
- Mazda 6e scores 5 Star ANCAP nod
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