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December 14th, 2023

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// Details of Clean Car Discount cancellation

National’s promise to cancel the Clean Car Discount by December 31 seems set to come to fruition.

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// Omoda Jaecoo New Zealand aiming for 3% market share in 2024

Omoda Jaecoo country manager Sheldon Humphries has told motoring media that the new Chinese entrant is aiming for a three percent share of the market in 2024.

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// Toyota grows Auckland footprint, sales expectations amid ‘challenging environment’

New Zealand’s most popular carmaker is confident that the expansion of its largest store, Auckland City Toyota in Mt Wellington, will lead to further growth in the coming years.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

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// BYD’s electric supercar gets more power: 950kW but weighs nearly 2.5 tonnes

Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to make a splash with its upcoming all-electric supercar, the YangWang U9.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Mercedes-AMG reveals the most powerful SL ever made

Mercedes-AMG is known for producing some of Germany’s mightiest sports cars that never fail to exude a certain kind of class about them.

// Ford NZ drops Mustang Mach-E price: no Discount in 2024, so here’s a discount

With the impending removal of the Clean Car Discount by the incoming Government, Ford New Zealand has dropped the price of its Mustang Mach-E by $5000, effective January 1 2024.

// German startup promises petrol car to EV conversion in as little as 8 hours

German startup e-Revolt is shaking up the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its innovative approach to converting petrol cars to electric power.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// GM claims CarPlay and Android Auto cause “unsafe” driver behavior

GM can’t really catch a break on its decision to end support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in-vehicle projection modes.

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December 14th, 20232023-12-14T14:35:57+13:00

December 13th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Ford Mustang Mach-E new year price drop

A $5000 price reduction on Ford Mustang Mach-E rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) models, and an $8000 reduction on the flagship GT applies from January 1, 2024.

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// Ken Block’s iconic 2004 Subaru Impreza RS rally car now up for auction

Rally fans and motorsport enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, as Ken Block’s iconic 2004 Subaru Impreza RS rally car is currently up for auction.

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// Obituary: Peter King

Sadness at loss of transport researcher Peter King, a member of the AA’s advocacy team.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

AutoFlip offers dealers a simple way to buy stock quickly, with a wide range of quality vehicles listed daily. And sell aged stock and trade-ins fast, with access to licensed buyers ready to purchase.

Register now to be part of the Feb 2024 official launch

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// These innovative new tyres come with built-in snow chains

For those of you who live in areas where it snows, you can go ahead and throw away your snow chains as Hyundai and Kia have developed new tyre technology which means you’ll never have to use them again.

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// Kiwi-backed truck brand which includes EVs launching here

JAC Motors New Zealand launches next year with two light trucks including an EV variant among its light commercial truck range.

// Sir Colin Giltrap recovering after serious fall

Giltrap Group founder and industry leader Colin Giltrap has suffered a serious fall and is now recovering at a hospital in London.

// Volkswagen teases new Transporter van based on Ford Transit

The next generation of the Volkswagen Transporter is upon us, with the German carmaker today teasing the new Ford Transit-based model.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Cybertruck’s $50,000 No-Resale Clause Returns

Buyers are not allowed to sell their Cybertruck within the first year of ownership without Tesla’s written permission.

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December 13th, 20232023-12-12T22:29:50+13:00

December 12th, 2023

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// Toyota opens doors to its largest dealership in the country

Following numerous recent renovations, Auckland City Toyota’s Mt Wellington dealership has become the Japanese carmaker’s largest site in the country, ahead of its official debut to customers this week.

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// MG will donate $10 to the Red Cross for every test drive this month

MG New Zealand’s ‘Test Drive for a Difference’ is back for another year, an initiative that will see the brand donate $10 to the New Zealand Red Cross for every test drive of one of its models.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

AutoFlip offers dealers a simple way to buy stock quickly, with a wide range of quality vehicles listed daily. And sell aged stock and trade-ins fast, with access to licensed buyers ready to purchase.

Register now to be part of the Feb 2024 official launch

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// Toyota Prius crowned 2023 Japan Car of the Year

Car of the Year festivities are in full swing around the world, and the Toyota Prius has secured the prestigious 2023 Japan Car of the Year award,

// Ford slashes prices of Mustang Mach-E in NZ

Ford New Zealand has taken the prices of its Mustang Mach-E to the shearers, with all variants receiving cuts.

// Agency’s name changing

Waka Kotahi to be shifted to second part of transport agency’s name. Its new name is NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback here January

Audi’s SQ8 e-tron Sportback is landing in New Zealand in January 2024, but Audi New Zealand confirms it won’t offer the SQ8 e-tron SUV here – unlike Australia.

// ‘EV Enablement Initiative’ to remove EV roadblocks and aid fleet integration

An “EV Enablement Initiative” to develop industry-leading software for the frictionless operation and management of EVs has been announced by EV telematics specialists Smartrak.

// Vandals target dealership

Call for more police action after air rifle fired and food thrown from apartments overlooking car yard.

// Toyota believes Europe is not far from reaching EV tipping point

Europe is still missing some key ingredients for widespread electric-vehicle adoption, according to Toyota Motor Corp.’s top local executives,

// Toyota remains the most searched car brand in New Zealand

In the sixth annual report from Compare the Market, Toyota has maintained its position as the most searched car brand in New Zealand for the sixth consecutive year.

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// Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there’s a “missing mass market”

But much recent discussion has focused on the increasing number of EVs on dealer lots, which is taken as an indication that EV demand is slowing. J.D. Power argues that the situation is more complex than that.

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December 12th, 20232023-12-12T01:43:33+13:00

December 11th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// First for Avanti in NZ

Group hails completion of $200m automotive deal as key part of its funding strategy.

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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong

With 65 employees and more than 850 dealers using the service in Australia, a strategic Kiwi partnership signed means AutoFlip is coming to New Zealand. Read about it here in AutoTalk, or learn more on the AutoFlip website.

AutoFlip offers dealers a simple way to buy stock quickly, with a wide range of quality vehicles listed daily. And sell aged stock and trade-ins fast, with access to licensed buyers ready to purchase.

Register now to be part of the Feb 2024 official launch

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// Carmaker calls off electric vehicle launch in NZ (for now)

Renault has pulled the plug on plans to launch the Megane E-Tech in early 2024. But, it could come at a later date.

// Stellantis wants battery swapping stations as early as next year

Stellantis is looking to roll out battery swapping stations for electric vehicles that can exchange a flat battery for a fully charged one in under five minutes.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Should the 2025 Toyota Camry get a GR version?

Toyota has been on a mission to come out with increasingly exciting vehicles.

// Miles Group building sustainable Lexus of Christchurch dealership

The Miles Group is building a new standalone Lexus store at 72 Tuam Street in Christchurch which it says is due to open at the end of the first quarter of 2024.

// Surprisingly, Tesla is not NZ’s most searched car brand online

Tesla’s surging popularity around the world is clear, particularly when you look at sales.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// New York City opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopies

New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies.

// Electric Racing — A Year In Review

2023 has made it clear that electrified motorsports are here to stay, from pushing the boundaries on technology to putting on a great show,

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

Join a private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

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December 11th, 20232023-12-11T03:26:15+13:00

December 8th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Omoda names its initial New Zealand dealer network

The Omoda brand has confirmed it will launch in New Zealand in 2024 with an initial dealer network of 11 new car franchise dealers in the North Island and one in the South Island.

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// Top ANCAP safety ratings for Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series

The Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series have each achieved five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings.

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// GWM Ora recalled over shock risk when charging

GWM New Zealand has confirmed that its affordable fully electric Ora is being recalled over concerns that the vehicle may induce an electrical shock when it is being unplugged from a charger.

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HOT TOPIC

// Three new Drive Electric board members appointed

Drive Electric has appointed three new board members – Jenny Cresswell (Hyundai), Moonis Vegdani (Counties Energy/OpenLoop), and Katherine Sandford (UBCO).

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// Clean Car Discount drives down emissions

Newly registered car emissions hit a record low in November as Kiwis flocked to buy hybrids and EVs, says EV advocacy group Better New Zealand Trust chair Kathryn Trounson.

// Nissan NZ cyber attack may have exposed personal information

Nissan is currently investigating a cyber attack on its services in both New Zealand and Australia which may have exposed customers’ personal information.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Toyota New Zealand reshapes leadership team

With the forthcoming retirement of two senior executives, Toyota New Zealand (TNZ) is reshaping its executive leadership team with portfolio changes and two promotions.

// Association looks to future

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has published its vision for the future of transport in New Zealand looking out to 2030 and beyond.

// Car sales weigh on retail stats

Latest figures show sales volumes for the automotive sector slipped by 4.1 per cent in the September quarter.

// VIA pushes for policy talks

Chief executive keen to share with minister how used-imports industry can help bring about vital changes.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Rental Company Sixt Phases Out Tesla EVs From Fleet

The German rental car giant says the reduced residual value, and high repair costs as the reasons why it’s dropping Teslas.

// Tesla Navigation May Add Speed Trap, Red Light Camera Locations

The discovery was made by Tesla hacker Green while searching through the code of a recent software update (2023.27.12).

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Advertise Here to reach the Industry

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December 8th, 20232023-12-08T00:17:42+13:00

December 7th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Luxury car dealership vandalised by climate activists in Auckland

Two luxury car dealerships owned by the Giltrap Group have been vandalised with spray paint by climate change activists in Auckland this morning.

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// Prangnell retiring after 40 years with Toyota New Zealand

Toyota New Zealand vice president sales and operations Steve Prangnell has announced that he will be retiring at the end of this year after more than 40 years of service to the brand.

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// Supermarket giant looks to sell cars

Discounted vehicles could be offered by Costco in New Zealand after Australian launch.

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// The better C 63? Mercedes-AMG’s CLE 53 is a six-cylinder BMW fighter

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 is a proper BMW M2 fighter.

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// COTY class winner 2023: Ford Ranger is the best light commercial of the year

It really should come as no surprise that the Ford Ranger took out the light commercial award again this year;

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// GWM Ora EV recall

An international recall for the Ora EV includes New Zealand, says GWM/Haval New Zealand national sales manager Sean Tupp.

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// Canterbury pilotless air taxi flight trials successful

Wisk Aero says a partnership of aviation leaders has successfully demonstrated that uncrewed aircraft can be safely integrated into controlled airspace

// New green finance offering targets small businesses, including transport

Government-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has launched a new initiative offering eligible small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) a debt facility of up to $5 million.

// Shipping a vehicle from NZ to AUS

If you have a vehicle that needs to journey westward across the Tasman Sea, where do you start?

// Call for action on training

The MTA wants vocational education for the automotive sector decentralised from super-institute.

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// The Tesla Cybertruck Could Be An Insurance And Repair Nightmare

DeLorean enthusiasts, body shop technicians, and insurance agents all weigh in on Tesla’s stainless steel truck.

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December 7th, 20232023-12-06T21:08:59+13:00

December 6th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Costco NZ eyes vehicle sales

Global bulk retailer Costco is rolling out new vehicle sales in Australia with confirmation the discount giant is looking to do the same in New Zealand.

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HOT TOPIC

// Nissan Leaf to return in 2025 as sleek, compact electric SUV

The Nissan Leaf is poised for a radical transformation.

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// AutoFlip coming to NZ

Following its successful launch across the Tasman almost three years ago, motor-vehicle marketplace AutoFlip is being brought to New Zealand.

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// Tesla Model Y top November new EV

The top three battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in November were led by the Tesla Model Y (544 units, 21% share), followed by MG 4 (469 units, 18.1% share) and BYD Atto 3 (338 units, 13.1% share).

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// MTA presents automotive training blueprint to Government

The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) is calling on the Government to restore an industry-led approach to automotive training.

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// MG partners with Heartland Bank to launch MG Finance

MG Motor has teamed up with Heartland Bank in New Zealand to launch MG Finance, which will offer a range of flexible car finance solutions for the entire MG range including the all-new MG4, XPower, HS, HS Plug-in Hybrid, ZS, ZS EV, and MG3.

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// COTY class winner 2023: BYD Dolphin is the best BEV of the year

BYD is a battery specialist, so it’s only fitting that its Dolphin hatch is our best battery electric vehicle (BEV) for 2023.

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// $50k All-electric Toyota Urban SUV to enter production

Toyota has made a significant leap in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with the unveiling of the Urban SUV Concept.

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// Renault Megane E-Tech awarded five-star safety rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has today awarded the incoming Renault Megane E-Tech a five-star safety rating.

// Used imports – greener future

VIA’s chief executive says imported used vehicles can drive New Zealand’s low-carbon transport plans.

// Free scholarships for course

FSF describes consumer credit micro-credential as “game-changer for lending sector”.

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// Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?

Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.

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December 6th, 20232023-12-05T23:48:42+13:00

December 5th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// New Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealership opens on North Shore

Andrew Simms has officially opened its new Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealership on the North Shore.

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// Turners entering NZX 50 and MidCap Index

S&P Dow Jones Indices have confirmed that Turners Automotive Group will be added to the NZX 50 Portfolio Index

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// Local pricing confirmed for quirky electric Abarth hot hatch

Local distributor of Italian marque Fiat, Ateco, has announced pricing, specifications, and arrival dates for its first electric hot hatch – the 500e Abarth.

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// Watch: Tesla’s Cybertruck beats a Porsche 911, while towing a Porsche 911

The angular, sci-fi Cybertruck is real after years of delays. And it means business.

// Hilux goes hybrid: Toyota ute gains hybrid power for 2024

We’ve known for a while that Toyota has been eyeing hybrid power for its immensely popular Hilux ute.

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// Kia EV9 SUV now in dealerships for sale and demo drives

After a whistle-stop debut of the Kia EV9 show car at select dealerships in late August

// ‘Electric Car Club’ Australian shared EV scheme launched

Melbourne co-working space CreativeCubes.Co has launched shared EV scheme the “Electric Car Club”. The move at…

// Toyota unveils electric compact SUV concept for Europe

Toyota has today unveiled its take on a new compact SUV concept, previewing a future production model due to be released in 2024.

// Boost for numbers at frontline

New quarantine officers taken on to protect our borders.

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// EVs are more than one-third of the US luxury vehicle market

Sales of EVs remain strong, but market data suggests there’s a serious affordability gap.

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// Advertise Here to reach the Industry

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December 5th, 20232023-12-04T21:49:22+13:00

December 4th, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// MG4 wins NZ Car of the Year

Zero-emitter makes history, Toyota RAV4 wins People’s Choice. PLUS – gallery

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// Tesla Cybertruck deliveries begin

First customer deliveries of the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck are finally underway with prices starting from US$60,990 (NZ$99k).

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// Electric Abarth 500e hot hatch priced for NZ

The local distributor for Abarth has today announced pricing and specification for its first fully electric model, the 500e, and stated that it will arrive in New Zealand by Christmas.

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// Another positive passenger month as commercials suffer

New passenger vehicle sales continued on a positive note in November, while commercial registrations continued in…

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// Hyundai and Kia reveal cunning new Uni Wheel EV drive system

Korean carmakers Hyundai and Kia have teamed up to create a radical new system for their future electric vehicles that…

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// Continental Cars Volkswagen celebrates unique staff milestone

The Continental Cars Volkswagen dealership in Newmarket, Auckland is celebrating a unique staff milestone for sales…

// Dealer numbers increase

Extra 30 traders takes monthly total to highest level of 2023.

// Rightcar ratings updated

Car dealers advised to refresh data for safety ratings after yearly review.

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// Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with Nio

The agreement between companies calls for a “unified battery swap operation” with interoperability across EVs from the company’s brands.

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December 4th, 20232023-12-03T19:50:16+13:00

December 1st, 2023

HOT TOPIC

// Drive Electric urges minister to ‘not crash EV sales’

EV advocacy group Drive Electric is asking new transport and energy minister Simeon Brown to consider alternative approaches to incentivising EV sales.

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// Government confirms end to Clean Car Discount scheme

The New Zealand Government has confirmed that it will end the Clean Car Discount scheme, otherwise known as the ‘ute tax’, by 31 December 2023.

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// Lotus’ new EV charger can add up to 142km in five minutes

Instead of unveiling a new lightweight sportscar or fully electric sedan, Lotus has pulled back the covers on a new “ultra-fast” EV charger that can supply enough battery charge in five minutes for an EV to drive from Auckland to Cambridge.

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// Fuso eCanter’s NZ journey celebrated

A special Fuso eCanter event was hosted by Keith Andrews Hamilton to commemorate about two years since the first of the electric light duty trucks arrived in New Zealand.

// FSF offers 10 free scholarships for new NZQA qualification

The Financial Services Federation (FSF) is offering 10 free scholarships for financial mentors who wish to undertake the newly launched and NZQA approved Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) Level 5 course.

// Port on mayor’s agenda

Mayor Wayne Brown has reiterated his desire to sell the operating business at Port of Auckland (POAL) by way of a long-term lease.

// New online tool allows anyone to compare EV vs ICE vehicle emissions

The Australia-based Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has launched an innovative online tool – a significant move towards promoting informed automotive choices.

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// EV battery prices are dropping again

Lithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low cost per kwh, driven partly by “weaker-than-expected demand,” according to analysts.

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