August 30th, 2024
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// Smart globally launches new SUV in Australia
In a bold move that signals its expanding ambitions in the Australasian electric vehicle market, smart has launched its first-ever premium mid-size SUV,
- AutoCar says Smart #5 electric SUV rivals Model Y and Enyaq
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// Obituary: Nigel Harris
Ex-managing director of Ford NZ worked extensively overseas for blue oval. Nigel Harris, a former managing director of Ford New Zealand, has passed away at the age of 62.
- AutoCar says Long Serving Ford Executive Nigel Harris Passes
- AutoTalk says Vale: Nigel Harris – Ford Motor Company
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// Decrease in retail sales
Motor vehicles and parts, and electrical and electronic goods, among main fallers in second quarter.
- AutoTalk says Retail sales drop 1.2% in June quarter
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// Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads
The days of paying more than 75 cents in tax for every litre of fuel might be coming to an end sooner than you think, with Transport Minister Simeon Brown announcing today the Government could move all light vehicles off fuel taxes “as soon as” 2027.
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// Compliance issues for Hiace minibuses
Importers and traders are being cautioned about the purchase and compliance of the popular Toyota Hiace minibus, as authorities change their approach to certification.
// JAC T9 Ute Scores Five-Star ANCAP rating
JAC Motors, which is short for Jianghuai Automobile Co, has dotted down in Australia with its diesel-powerd T9 ute.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Hyundai’s Electric Seven-Seater is Ioniq 9
Hyundai’s new flagship EV will share the underpinnings of the Kia EV9, and also the same numeral.
// Mevo Subscribe throws gauntlet at vehicle leasing operators
Car Sharing App Mevo, which operates in Auckland, Hamilton, and Wellington, has announced a new subscription service that enables users to access vehicles monthly without committing to a lengthy leasing contract.
// MG reveals new ZS SUV, hybrid coming but EV yet to be seen
MG has revealed the new ZS small SUV, set to launch locally by the end of the year in petrol and hybrid forms.
// Toyota NZ to phase out some diesel utes, replace with hybrids
Over the last few years, Toyota New Zealand has slowly but surely made a habit of phasing out its pure internal combustion petrol models in favour of hybrids.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed
The joint venture between General Motors and Samsung SDI will manufacture prismatic cells for Ultium-based EVs.
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- Heartland Bank sees annual profit down 22.2%, motor finance up
- Value of EV imports plunges $112m
- 100 members up for FSF
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