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// How dealers can explain RUC to buyers
VIA says the recent announcement regarding the need from April 1, 2024, for a RUC licence for EVs and PHEVs was probably not surprising news to its dealer members.
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// Slick Mazda rotary concept could soon become production reality
The head of Mazda has confirmed a new ‘rotary engine development group’ has been greenlit and will launch on February 1, fuelling fresh rumours of a Wankel-powered sports car.
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// New-look SUV rolling into NZ
Mazda CX-30 promises more fuel-efficient petrol engines after model given overhaul for 2024.
// Flat tyres rather than flat batteries let EVs down – report
A flat tyre is the most common EV breakdown call-out. So says United Kingdom-based breakdown provider Start Rescue,
// Maserati redraws boundaries
New Zealand to fall under oversight of luxury carmaker’s newly created overseas regional team.
// Stellantis eyes sodium-ion battery production
The owner of Peugeot/Citroen, Jeep, RAM, Alfa and Fiat, Stellantis, has invested in Tiamat, which will manufacture sodium-ion electric car batteries in France.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold
Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway.
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- Kia wins dual Good Design Awards for EV9 SUV and infotainment system
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- Local BMW and Mini sales reach new heights in 2023
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