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// Ford Ranger tops new car sales for April
New car sales data released by the Motor Industry Association for April 2023 shows that the Ford Ranger was the best selling vehicle for the month,
- Stuff Motoring says New vehicle registrations for April signal ute slump
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// ‘Saddened’, ‘significant concerns’: Kiwi car industry responds to Clean Car Discount changes
The Motor Industry Association (MIA), the organisation that represents new-vehicle importers/distributors in New Zealand, has highlighted was it sees as several problems with Government changes made to the Clean Car Discount (CCD) programme.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ CEO saddened by Clean Car Discount update
- AutoCar says Outrage as Government pushes to get utes off the road with new fees
- AutoCar says MIA responds to Clean Car Discount changes
- AutoFile says Hybrids losing rebates ‘a shame’
- AutoTalk says Industry panel discusses Clean Car
- AutoTalk says Vehicle buyers urged to talk to dealers following rebate changes
- AutoFile says Teslas rein in $83m of rebates
- AutoFile says Feebates scheme impacts sales
- AutoFile says Toyota NZ slams CCD changes
- Stuff Motoring says Ford, Toyota ‘concerned’ with Clean Car Discount changes
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// This will be the first Alpine to race at Pikes Peak
Alpine has unveiled the first-ever car it will contest in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a specially prepared A110 that the French carmaker calls its “most extreme”.
// Sweden plans to build world’s first electrified motorway
Sweden has announced plans to build the world’s first electrified motorway, allowing electric cars to charge themselves as they pass along its surface.
// Tesla board asked for child labour transparency
Shareholders will have the chance to vote on a floor proposal filed with Tesla at its annual general meeting on May 16.
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- Ford Ranger leads steady Australian new car market in April
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