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// BMW to launch entry-level EV locally
BMW New Zealand has announced that it will introduce the new iX1 eDrive20 to the local market early next year.
- EVs and Beyond says BMW iX1 eDrive20 set for NZ early 2024
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// Breaking: National pledge to end Clean Car Discount December 31
The National Party has added more flesh to its promise to can the Clean Car Discount – confirming it will end the scheme on December 31 this year if elected to government.
- AutoCar says National pledges to build 10k EV chargers by 2030
- AutoTalk says Proposal to scrap Clean Car Discount ‘sensible’
- AutoTalk says MIA welcomes confirmation of National’s policies
- Driven says National promises 10,000 more EV chargers, pledges to axe ‘ute tax’
- Stuff Motoring says Opposition proposes to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructrue
- EVs and Beyond says 10k EV chargers by 2030 proposed by National Party
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// New vehicle registrations remain soft in August
New vehicle registrations were down 33.2% year-on-year in August with 9808 units on the back of market volatility likely reflecting the impact of the Clean Car Discount (CCD) scheme.
- AutoCar says Ford Ranger on top as new vehicle registrations soften in August
- AutoFile says New-vehicle market ‘soft’
- Stuff Motoring says Car sales plummet due to election uncertainty, cost of living
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// MPs share thoughts on RUCs
It’s important all cars pay their fair share for work on roads through road user charges…
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Nissan Starts Selling Portable Power Source With Old Leaf EV Batteries
The 32-pound generator has two reclaimed battery modules.
IN OTHER NEWS
// SUV recalled in NZ over airbags that may not go off
A trio of recall notices have been issued for the Jeep Wrangler, each detailing a fault that could lead to the driver airbag not activating in the event of a crash.
// Imports of cars increase
Activity at the border for passenger vehicles climbs for the new and used sector compared with a year ago.
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- Mercedes-Benz confirms plans to make baby electric G-Wagon
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