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// Clean Car plans pass in Parliament

Waka Kotahi has been given six weeks to complete the work required to get the government’s Clean Car plans activated, following its passing in parliament last night.

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// Yamaha and Toyota are making a 331kW hydrogen V8 with wild exhaust

Toyota and Yamaha are collaborating on the development of a naturally aspirated V8 engine that runs exclusively on hydrogen.

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// Colonial reports 42% profit increase for the half-year

The Colonial Motor Company (CMC) is reporting a trading profit after tax of $18 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021, up 42% on the same prior-year period.

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// Jeep’s extra-large Grand Cherokee L confirmed for New Zealand

Almost as iconic as the Wrangler, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a valuable vehicle in Jeep’s local line-up for some years now, and that’s set to improve with the inclusion of the Grand Cherokee L this year.

// Hyundai Staria rated ANCAP’s safest van

ANCAP has released its updated ‘Commercial Van Safety Comparison’ report, including analysis of the LDV Deliver 9 and Hyundai Staria Load as well as revised assessments of the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Iveco Daily.

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// Ford teases next-generation Everest ahead of global launch

Ford will officially reveal their next-gen Everest next month. A 20-second teaser video was shared by Ford overnight. Shots are carefully edited and directed, so you can’t really see too much of the actual car.

// BMW Z4 getting the chop?

BMW is allegedly considering dropping the Z4 from its line-up by 2025, due to the roadster not selling as well as expected.

// Residence visas brought forward

Up to 10,500 people eligible to apply for a 2021 resident visa from March 1 will be able to apply from next week, says Immigration New Zealand (INZ).

// Ineos flip-flops on EV Grenadier as production kicks off

Ineos has long favoured hydrogen fuel cells as a means to creating a zero-emission Grenadier off-roader, but it seems it may be reconsidering.

// Ducati fashions a Special XDiavel

A collaboration between Ducati and Poltrona Frau has resulted in the XDiavel Nera, the latest model to debut as part of Ducati’s World Première web series.

// Tesla focus of U.S. safety probe after owners bombard website with complaints

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing sudden unexpected braking in Tesla vehicles, the latest safety probe faced by the electric vehicle maker.

// Cargo ship carrying Bugattis, Porsches, and Lambos catches fire

A cargo ship carrying Porsches, Audis, and Lamborghinis are on fire in the Atlantic Ocean.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Calculator

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