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// EV batteries keeping fire alive on cargo ship carrying hundreds of supercars
Firefighters are struggling to extinguish the Felicity Ace cargo ship carrying a number of luxurious supercars.
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// Volkswagen Commercial confirms arrival of South African Wolf
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has confirmed that the all-new 2022 Amarok one-tonne pick-up to be built alongside the Ford Ranger at the Silverton plant in South Africa will be powered by a V6 TDI engine.
- Stuff Motoring says Next-gen Volkswagen Amarok teased again
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// Renault hydrogen concept car unveiled May
Renault has released a teaser picture of its hydrogen-powered concept car to be revealed in May…
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BEST OF THE REST
// Illegal trader to pay out $175k
A banned car dealer who operated under multiple identities selling vehicles that never arrived has avoided imprisonment.
// MIA: discount calculator needed
The Motor Industry Association (MIA) is waiting for the government to confirm the system to be used to work out rebates and fees on light vehicles from April 1 has been finalized.
IN OTHER NEWS
// How new laws will impact classic cars
In the industry, the organization has issued further guidance about how the clean car discount and standard will affect classic and collectible vehicle enthusiasts.
// Subscription service cuts dealers out of used cars
Volvo Cars UK will now dispose of its vehicle fleet which has been driven by executives, leasees, or subscription users through an online platform rather than offering them to the national dealer network through a tender or auction process.
// Hertz invests in EV rentals
Vehicle rental firm Hertz is expanding its global EV commitment with investment in UFODrive, a leading self-service EV rental company and e-mobility service provider in Europe.
// From Kenya to Prague and back again
New Zealand Automobile Association chief executive Brian Gibbons retired after four decades of service in January…
// Nissan building two new EVs at US factory
Nissan is investing US$500 million to transform its Canton Mississippi assembly plant to build new Nissan…
// EVs maintain grip on Kiwi gong
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has scooped the 2021 New Zealand Car of the Year crown, the third electric vehicle in a row to claim the annual award.
// Carr & Haslam’s eCanter delivers EVs
One of New Zealand’s oldest transport companies is now delivering electric vehicles on the back of its very first battery-electric truck.
// Vodafone FiberSense partnership could aid AVs
Vodafone New Zealand is expanding its FiberSense partnership pilot to Wellington to protect customers from unexpected…
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- First look at RML’s modern take on Ferrari 250 GT SWB
- This Ford Mustang Mach-E is now an undercover police car
- The real reason car grilles are so large
- Toyota and Yamaha are working on a hydrogen-powered V8
- Ford’s CEO looking at potentially splitting EV and ICE businesses
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Calculator
Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).