November 20th, 2025
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// Question time for PM
Warrant of fitness on government by industry will tackle some tough issues.
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CCS NEWS
// Drive Electric warns CCS changes risk turning NZ into ‘dumping ground’ for high-emission vehicles
Electric vehicle lobby group Drive Electric says the Government’s decision to slash the Clean Car Standard (CCS) is a “big step backwards”, warning the changes will slow the shift to cleaner vehicles, raise long-term costs for households, and undermine New Zealand’s climate commitments.
// Policies creating ‘penalty for plugs’
Drive Electric laments latest changes to CCS and says government action is hurting EV adoption.
// Trade Me welcomes Govt plans to slash Clean Car Standard
New Zealand’s largest online marketplace for used cars, Trade Me, has backed the National Government’s proposed plan to revise the Clean Car Standard scheme in an effort to reduce new and used car prices.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Leapmotor A10 small electric SUV set to debut soon
Leapmotor has released the first images of its upcoming A10 compact electric SUV. The teaser images were posted on Chinese social platform Weibo ahead of the A10’s full world debut on 21 November at the Guangzhou Auto Show.
// Toyota to extend model lifecycles to nine years?
Toyota is reportedly preparing to extend the lifespan of its core models to around nine years, signalling a major shift in how the world’s largest carmaker manages product cycles.
// MG’s larger S6 EV SUV debuts. Will it come to NZ?
MG has revealed its new S6 electric SUV in the UK. The MGS6 continues the brand’s push into larger, more sophisticated models equipped with the latest technology.
// Bridgestone backs alliance
Company supports scheme to secure end-of-life tyre solutions on both sides of the Tasman.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these [update]
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing.
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- Mercedes marks 125 years since the first ‘modern car’
- Chinese arrival to market
- New boss for Toyota branch
- NZ Cheap Cars deal
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