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// Helping women into industry
Collective’s founder says making the automotive sector more appealing to women “makes smart business sense”.
- AutoTalk says Advocating for more women to join automotive
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// CCS credits traded from June 1
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) confirms Clean Car Standard (CCS) CO2 credit trading can apply from June 1 this year, says the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA).
- AutoFile says Trade credits under CCS
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// IONIQ 6 arrival signals growth for Hyundai BEV family
The arrival of the IONIQ 6 sedan signals further growth for Hyundai’s family of battery-electric vehicles in the New Zealand market.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// State Supreme Court Reverses Ban On Tesla Store Sales
Several states still make it illegal for Tesla to sell its cars without using a franchised dealership model, but Tesla is winning.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Electrified Jeep 4xe range now available in NZ
Jeep New Zealand has today announced that its electrified range of 4xe models is now available for Kiwi customers to order.
// Car ratings cover health impacts
Expert data incorporated into Rightcar results to show vehicles’ effects on air pollution.
// Fuso NZ offers eCanter rebate
Fuso New Zealand is offering a “while stocks last” rebate on its eCanter, which it says significantly reduces the entry cost for operators.
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- Musk to stay as Tesla CEO
- Isuzu and Honda plan FCEV heavy-duty truck for 2027
- Kia aims for ‘scalable sustainability’
- Brendan Foot crowned 2022 Hyundai dealer of the year
- Fire risk higher in ICE cars
- Sweden plans to build world’s first EV charging road
- When will Honda launch an EV in New Zealand?
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