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// Meet president’s award winners
Ford NZ has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its dealer network by announcing the winners of the company’s annual president’s awards.
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// Ford Mustang Dark Horse is making a come back for 2026
Good news for those that missed out on securing a Mustang Dark Horse last year.
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// NZTA proposes restructure impacting more than 250 roles
More than 250 roles at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are under review as part of a proposed restructure,
- Autofile says Dozens of NZTA staff face axe
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// Dealer bankrupted over stolen Jaguar sale
Former Auckland luxury car dealer Alexander Beacham has been declared bankrupt by the High Court over a $100,000 private sale
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// Audi EVs recalled over potential braking issue
Audi New Zealand has confirmed it is recalling a model from its fully electric SUV line-up over a brake servo issue.
// NHR adds 49 electric trucks to national rental fleet
Truck and van rental company NHR Group has added 49 electric commercial vehicles to its nationwide fleet,
// ‘Good time’ to cut emissions
2026 Scientists say the fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict is an opportunity for the government to act
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// UK Has More EV Chargers Than Gas (Petrol) Nozzles – CleanTechnica
The United Kingdom has far more public EV charger points than gas (petrol) pump nozzles.
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- Porsche brings wireless charging with Cayenne Electric
- 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV revealed with up to 800km of range
- VW and Xpeng team up on the ID. Unyx 09
- BYD unveils new Sealion 05 in China
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