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// Government drops safety tech mandate for used imports
The Government has dropped its proposal to make advanced safety features compulsory on vehicles imported into New Zealand, including used imports.
- Autofile says ‘Missed opportunity’ for fleet
- Autofile says Balancing safety and affordability
- Autofile says Government ditches new mandates for imports
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// Honda Prelude Bordeaux Edition joins NZ range
Honda New Zealand has added a Bordeaux Edition to its revived Prelude range, with orders opening through Honda Stores on 15 October at $72,490 plus on-road costs.
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// Lexus signs on as mobility partner of the New Zealand Open
Lexus New Zealand has signed on as Premium Partner and Official Mobility Partner of the New Zealand Open golf tournament, starting with the 2027 event at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown from 25 to 28 February.
// Nelson Mayor Nick Smith buys his third EV: a BYD Atto 1 for a third of the real price
Nelson’s mayor has swapped from a 2010 i-MiEV to a BYD Atto 1 that cost less than half as much and goes four times as far.
// VIA calls for collaborative overhaul of vehicle regulation
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is calling for NZ Transport Agency to establish a collaborative workstream aimed at making vehicle regulation more transparent, consistent and easier to administer.
// Former Inchcape NZ boss Kym Mellow to lead Freelander in Australia and New Zealand
Former Inchcape New Zealand general manager Kym Mellow is heading Freelander in Australia and New Zealand, the new SUV brand from Chery and Jaguar Land Rover.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla is unveiling the new Roadster for real this time, promise
Tesla says it will finally stream its next-generation Roadster event this Thursday, October 15, at 7:55 pm Central, two weeks after it was supposed to happen.
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- Jaguar says 50,000 have registered interest in its electric reboot
- Smart #2 revealed: electric Fortwo successor from €19,990
- Dodge Charger tipped to get Hellcat V8 again in 2028
- Volkswagen’s next-generation ID. Buzz promises to be cheaper
- Porsche’s new petrol-powered supercar concept to debut on Friday
- Brock’s HDT gets a new home at Bathurst
- BYD Sealion 8 goes EV in Paris with 650km of range
- XPeng G9L detailed with 1200km range and luxury three-row cabin
- Nissan Patrol: right-hand drive production begins ahead of NZ launch
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