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// Toyota NZ targets a 46% CO2 reduction by 2030
Toyota New Zealand has recommitted to carbon reduction targets across its business, from its operations to the lifetime carbon emissions of the new vehicles it sells.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ Recommits to Carbon Reduction Targets
- AutoFile says Marque makes green strides
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// EV battery soon cheaper to replace than ICE engine – report says
Car research firm Recurrent’s new report says EV battery replacement will cost less than replacing an internal combustion engine (ICE) by 2030.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford Puma Gen-E Debuts As Avenger Rival
Ford’s new electric Puma may use ICE car underpinnings but it gets bespoke features and a huge boot.
// Mazda NZ appoints rowing champions as new brand ambassadors
Mazda New Zealand has welcomed rowing champions Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors to its team of brand ambassadors.
// Extra scholarships available
Five new categories being offered by MITO include three for women.
// Hybrid drives recognised
Toyota claims gongs for its RAV4 and C-HR at New Zealand’s top awards.
// New low for dealer numbers
Latest industry figures show nearly 40 traders disappeared from register in the past month.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Sound check: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV shakes like V-8 Hellcat
Here’s how high-power subs, big-block Hemi samples, and acoustic physics brought the V-8 back.
ONE LINERS
- Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz retro-themed EV-van is on the way to NZ
- Private buyers deserting Australian new car market
- EA offers new consumer protections
- Tesla Model Y the best car for dog owners, study finds
- Webbs display $1.5M car collection in Auckland
- Tesla China shipments fall again amid hopes for bumper quarter
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