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// Honda Civic Hybrid gains Prelude’s S+ Shift tech
Honda’s Civic hybrid hatch has picked up the Prelude’s S+ Shift technology, with the updated 2027 Civic Hybrid LX now on sale in New Zealand at $57,900 plus on-road costs.
- Stuff says Honda confirms updated Civic with cheaper retail price
- Driven Car Guide says Honda NZ's Civic hybrid gets Prelude S+ Shift, meanwhile Prelude turns purple
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// MTA says dropping safety features mandate is a missed opportunity
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the Government’s decision to drop new safety requirements for imported vehicles is a missed opportunity, and that the rules should at least have gone ahead for new vehicles.
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// Workshops set out what they need from right to repair law
The Choice of Repairer Industry Leaders Group (ILG) has set out what independent workshops need from right to repair legislation, now that both Labour and National have committed to reform.
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// Light traffic recovers in September but remains subdued
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// EROAD board changes as new chief executive takes charge
EROAD has announced changes to its board following the appointment of David Leach as chief executive, effective October 12.
// Lexus extends New Zealand Design Week partnership to 2029
Lexus New Zealand has signed a new three-year partnership with New Zealand Design Week, extending its support of the festival through to 2029.
// Labour pledges right to repair for cars
Labour says it would give independent mechanics access to the manuals, software and tools needed to repair modern cars, RNZ reports.
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// Misleading Plug-in Hybrid Emissions Figures Risk Cheating Consumers, T&E Warns
The gap between plug-in hybrids’ official CO₂ figures and their real-world emissions is widening.
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- Smart design meets performance
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