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// VIA warns importers over ESC compliance

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has issued a reminder for dealers to ensure that all imported vehicles meet the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) requirements to avoid costly rejections at inspection.

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// The Ford Maverick Lobo is the ute we need

The argument that the Ford Maverick is the perfect ute for New Zealand and Ford should definitely build it in right-hand drive and sell it in this part of the world has just gained even more weight thanks to the launch of – wait for it – a performance-oriented street variant.

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// Toyota Camry returns again

The Toyota Camry might not be your idea of a dream ride, but it keeps on keeping on, the ninth generation model now on sale in New Zealand.

// Call to streamline finance rules

Federation pleased minister is listening to its concerns about regulations affecting the sector.

// NZ’s faltering interest in EVs a ‘temporary slow down’, says CEO

The chief executive of New Zealand’s largest electric vehicle public charging company, ChargeNet, believes that the country’s current lull in sales of plug-in vehicles will soon rebound.

// New Skoda Elroq EV is Enyaq’s Smaller Sibling

This mid-sized electric SUV is Skoda’s first ‘Modern Solid’ design language offering.

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// Wireless EV charging record set with Porsche Taycan prototype

A Porsche Taycan wirelessly charged at a rate of 270 kw setting a new record, but the car’s a prototype.

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