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// New Zealand’s most popular EV maker slashes prices again
Tesla has dropped the price of its two New Zealand models for the fifth time this year as the Clean Car Discount (CCD) adjustments kick in.
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// Toyota NZ sold more cars in June than it ever has before
Toyota New Zealand is celebrating a milestone month of sales after it sold the highest number of cars in the company’s history in June.
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// Well-known Audi boss steps aside; Leet takes over
Dean Sheed, long associated with the Audi brand in New Zealand as its general manager for almost 15 years, is stepping aside.
- Stuff Motoring says New Audi CEO’s big task is cleaning up years of mistakes
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// MTA offers $50 voucher for revoked WOF to Newmarket Auto Repair customers
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says it will support vehicle owners who recently had their warrant of fitness revoked by Waka Kotahi, after an investigation revealed they weren’t issued by a certified inspector.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Amazon Robotaxi Team Growing, Robotaxi Use Launches In Las Vegas
On June 16, Zoox robotaxis began operating for employee use there — no drivers, no pedals, no steering wheels.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Solar-powered hybrid car explodes, killing occupants
A prototype solar-powered hybrid car that was being developed in Italy exploded last week, killing its two occupants.
// SEA Electric appoints Marco Quaranta APAC sales director
Electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric has appointed transport industry veteran Marco Quaranta as its new Asia Pacific sales director, effective July 3.
// District court case pending over repossessed McLaren 650S Spider
A man who purchased a McLaren for $215,000 from a dealer, which was then repossessed seven months later for finance owing from a previous owner, is now making a civil claim against both the dealer and the financier in the district court.
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