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// Government’s new transport strategy to focus on climate
The New Zealand Government has yet to release a draft of its new transport strategy but has revealed the plan will pivot towards protecting the climate.
- AutoFile says Major shake-up for transport
- AutoTalk says Emissions reduction key focus of next land transport policy
- Driven says Petrol tax hikes on the table as Government plans multi-billion dollar transport shakeup
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// Ford Australia opens the order books for RHD F-150
Ford Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for its locally-converted right-hand-drive version of the F-150, complete with a full factory-backed five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, but the news isn’t so good for us.
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// VW’s Scout confirms $40,000 electric SUV, plans $2B South Carolina plant
The first model produced will be a “rugged utility vehicle” or “RUV,” Scout CEO Scott Keogh said in an interview with TechCrunch, followed “in quick succession” by a larger electric pickup truck.
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// Zoom zoom for 20th
Marque celebrates two decades of the Mazda 6 with limited run of “high quality” anniversary edition.
// Bulls hyper-rapid EV charger fills gap
ChargeNet has opened its first hyper-rapid EV charger in the Feilding and Rangitīkei region.
// Gazley gets Volkswagen top dealership award
Gazley Volkswagen in Wellington has won the New Zealand Volkswagen Dealer of the Year award for 2022.
// Chinese carmakers gain popularity in Russia
Chinese carmakers have seen a recent gain in popularity in Russia following the departure of western alternatives.
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- Honda wants to keep ICEs alive for performance cars
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