HOT TOPIC
// This US state wants to ban the sale of EVs
While the rest of the world is planning to ban ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, this US state is planning to do the opposite.
- AutoCar says A US state wants to impose an EV sales ban
BEST OF THE REST
// MMNZ says CCD is a key selling feature
An in-house survey of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners (PHEV) by Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has revealed that only three in 10 customers would have made the same purchase decision without the Clean Car Discount rebate.
// End nigh for road-user charges discount
Waka Kotahi outlines how the transition back to standard rates will work for owners of diesel vehicles next month.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Sony And Honda To Lease The Afeela EV Over 5 to 10-Year Terms
The Sony-Honda Afeela will be quite pricey, but subscribing to it over many years will be easier on the budget.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford debuts adventurous new SUV with a familiar name
Ford has unveiled a new trim-level for its popular Everest 7-seater SUV – and it comes with a name that will be familiar to most readers.
// Electric Jeep Avenger 1st Edition pre-orders open in Europe
The European Car of the Year 2023 Jeep Avenger 1st Edition is priced from about NZ$70,000 (A$64,794) (36,500 pounds) on the road (OTR) in Europe where pre-orders for it have opened.
// EMD marketer moving from cars to consumer appliances
European Motor Distributors’ group head of digital and customer experience Sara Pastor Ruprichova is moving from the automotive distribution industry to consumer appliances.
// Tesla offered with home purchase
A West Auckland real estate agent is offering a Tesla to go with the purchase of a $1 million home in “Block 3” at Anson Westgate.
// Failure to disclose statutory-write off costs Auckland dealer $7k
A Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal order over a statutorily written-off vehicle imported used from Australia, is a reminder to registered traders that absence of knowledge proves no defence.
// Inchcape expanding Asia-Pacific distribution footprint
Global automotive distributor, Inchcape, is expanding its APAC distribution footprint by entering the Phillipines market with seven brands.
// Spending on vehicles up $17m
Automotive industry records the biggest quarterly increase of all the retail sectors in percentage terms, despite numbers dropping in the month of December.
ONE LINERS
- The Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate is the most epic of farewells
- Toyota the most Googled car brand for the fifth year running
- Tesla exec says company faked technology in Autopilot video
- FLE Volvo electric truck at Bombay Truck Show
- BYD Beta App tested
- SEA to convert 8500 Hilux and Land Cruiser utes to electric
- More next-gen Hyundai Kona details revealed
- Five-door Suzuki Jimny could come to NZ after all
- Ardern to step down as PM, general election date confirmed
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