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// Marques get set for Fieldays
Automotive companies among the many exhibitors ready to show off their latest offerings and innovations at leading agricultural event.
- AutoCar says Hyundai set to reveal the all-new Kona at Fieldays
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// Ford opens Cologne EV Centre
The Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre officially opens following a NZ$3.26 billion (US$2b) investmen
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// NZTA releases details about upcoming CCD changes
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), also known as Waka Kotahi, has issued new information for vehicle dealers and importers regarding the upcoming changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme on 1 July 2023.
- AutoFile says Clean-car changes ‘successful’
- AutoTalk says CCD changes for July 1 on NZTA website
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// Monthly vehicle spending down slightly
A $25 million drop in fuel spending was the largest contributor to a monthly drop in retail card transactions in May 2023, while purchases on motor vehicles only dropped slightly for the month.
- AutoFile says Spending steady on vehicles
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// Toyota’s Newly Revealed EV Plans Include 900-Mile Batteries
Under pressure from critics and investors alike, the Japanese carmaker appears to step up its electrification game.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford Ranger Raptor wins class in Australia’s toughest off-road race
The Ford Ranger Raptor continues to go from strength to strength, with the country’s most popular ute now earning the honours of winning its class in Australia’s toughest off-road race, the Finke Desert Race.
// Rolls-Royce EV finishes 2.5m km test
Rolls-Royce has concluded a 2.5-million-kilometre testing programme of its electric Spectre.
// Hyundai and Kia revamp R&D
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s research and development (R&D) organisation shifts to become optimised for software defined vehicles (SDV) and new technology development.
// VIA June 13 webinar
An informative webinar about the Government’s proposal to move to the Euro 5 and Euro 6 emissions regimes for new additions to the New Zealand vehicle fleet starts at 1.30pm today (June 13).
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- Fiat 600e quietly revealed in new video
- Toyota teases new C-HR ahead of this month’s reveal
- Skoda eyes clean car rebate
- When will EVs cost the same as petrol and diesel cars?
- Five EVs we’re looking forward to in 2023
- Toyota showcases Crown EV and batteries with 1500km range
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