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// Is this the next-generation Nissan Leaf?
Today’s Nissan Ambition 2030 announcement event included the unveiling of four new concept vehicles. And while all were somewhat interesting to look at, arguably only one is likely to hit showrooms any time soon.
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- EVs and Beyond says Nissan accelerates electrification
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// Citroen C4 misses full safety marks as GWM improves
Citroen’s new C4 has been put through its paces safety-wise at ANCAP, which found that it “fell short” in three out of four key assessment areas, dropping its total mark to four out of five stars.
- AutoCar says Watch: Citroen C4 misses out on 5-star ANCAP rating
- AutoFile says Five stars elude Citroen
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// Australian competition watchdog concludes Holden investigation
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of General Motors Holden Australia
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// Profit drops by $500k
Lockdowns impact on NZ Automotive’s half-year net profit after tax, but 2 Cheap’s margin per unit rise by 11.6 percent.
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// VIA Christmas trading advisory
VIA has issued an advisory message about Christmas trading hours, noting that on Christmas Day, December 25, trading is not permitted.
// German coalition proposes a combustion-car ban without saying so
Germany is facing a ban of combustion-vehicle sales before the end of the decade — that’s if the home of Volkswagen is serious about hitting the new government’s targets on battery-powered cars and climate protection.
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// More than 490,000 vehicles due for inspection as extended WoF deadline looms
Temporary extensions for expired Warrants of Fitness (WoFs) and Certificates of Fitness (CoFs) expire at midnight on Tuesday and Waka Kotahi the New Zealand Transport Agency says there are still 494,664 affected vehicles yet to be inspected.
// Wheely ‘adventurous character’
British marque yet to confirm model to replace famous 3 Wheeler.
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There have been a number of Porsche art cars made over the years, and the German automaker has just collated some of the most intriguing.
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