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// Mahindra Scorpio cops zero-star safety rating
After undergoing the most recent round of ANCAP testing, the Mahindra Scorpio has been hit with a zero-star safety rating.
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// Bill to kill CCD races through
Coalition hails scrapping of “ute tax”, Greens lament loss of “effective” climate
- AutoCar says Government passes bill to repeal ‘ute tax’
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// RAM 1500 Big Horn ute arrives in New Zealand
RAM Trucks NZ has announced the arrival of the highly anticipated RAM 1500 Big Horn ute in New Zealand, marking a significant expansion of its product offering in the country.
// VIA: Vehicle labelling changes required from January 1, 2024
EECA has advised VIA that there are implications for the display of Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Labels (VEEEL) administered by it, when the Clean Car Discount (CCD) ends at 11.59pm on December 31, 2023.
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// Sustainability drives takeover deal
Carbn buys e-mobility business Zilch to help fleets cut emissions.
// Why Tesla is recalling nearly all its vehicles sold in US video
Tesla is recalling more than two million vehicles to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Take A Look At Kawasaki’s First Hydrogen Engine Motorcycle Prototype
Team HySE has clearly been busy.
// Nations Begin Tightening The Screws On Chinese Electric Car Imports
Electric car import rules are changing in France and Turkey as 2023 comes to a close, putting Chinese imports under pressure.
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