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// Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says
The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week, despite motorists using diesel fearing prices could reach more than $4 a litre.
- Autofile says Fuel-crisis advice for dealers
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// GWM Cannon-XSR Limited Edition: Off-road focused Ute arrives in NZ
GWM New Zealand has announced the arrival of the Cannon-XSR Limited Edition, bringing a suite of off-road focused upgrades to the turbo-diesel dual cab ute.
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// Mitsubishi unveils beefed-up Triton Raider, will it come to NZ?
Mitsubishi Australia has taken the covers off the Triton Raider, which is a beefed-up version of the standard ute.
// New consenting rules to support EV charger rollout
The Government has removed consenting barriers for electric vehicle charging infrastructure,
// Trader numbers hit reverse
The number of dealers on the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR) decreased by six last month, bringing the total to 2,597 at the end of March.
// Inflation tipped to hit 4.2%
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has decided to hold the official cash rate (OCR) at 2.25 per cent as it warns supply chain disruptions may lead to inflation climbing as high as 4.2 per cent by the middle of the year.
// Ford issues Ranger and Transit recalls in New Zealand
Ford New Zealand has issued recall notices affecting three models across its commercial vehicle lineup, including the Ford Ranger ute and two Ford Transit van variants.
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