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// VIA: Clean Car Standard to go ahead January 1, details imminent
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association, or VIA, has issued a release confirming that the government’s Clean Car Standard legislation will go ahead on January 1, 2023.
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// New flagship for line-up
As one Silverado goes, the 1500 ZR2 will be model-year 2023’s range-topper .
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Unlike a large portion of its premium market European peers, BMW has yet to announce a hard end date for if or when it will phase out its production and sale of internal combustion engine vehicles.
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// Future smaller Tesla EVs could cost half as much to make
The $25,000 Tesla remains uncertain, but focus has shifted toward more affordable vehicles, CEO Musk confirmed.
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// Ashburton industry veteran killed in car crash
Popular Ashburton car dealer Darryl Phillips has been named as one of two people to succumb to their injuries in a fatal South Canterbury car crash late last month.
// Porsche takes light approach
Marque confirms 911 Carrera T will be a sportier addition to Kiwi line-up.
// NZI, FMG winners at Fleet Champions Awards
Australasian Fleet Champions Awards organisers have crowned their winners on both sides of the Tasman for 2022.
// Smart charging with fleets
Commercial EV fleets rise as businesses embrace charging technology.
// Ducati Freshens Fight Club Members
Ducati has launched updated V4 members of the Streetfighter family, being the V4 and V4 S while also introducing a…
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