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// Vehicle retail down again
The retail industry faces a current quarterly downturn, with the motor vehicle and parts retailing industry undergoing a significant slowdown.
- AutoFile says Motor vehicle retail drops $95m
- AutoTalk says Light and heavy traffic drop in April
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// The ultimate Ford Ranger? ‘VelociRaptor’ revealed in the US
The Ford Ranger Raptor is already a grunty, capable pick-up (perhaps evidenced best by its generous Clean Car emissions penalty).
// Clean Car Discount regulatory changes published
The changes to regulation around the previously announced update to the Clean Car Discount rates have been published.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Waymo + Uber — Will This Combo Blow Up Robotaxi Use?
Waymo’s been expanding, and usage of the company’s robotaxis has been growing steadily, but, honestly, it’s all been happening a bit slowly.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Jaguar Land Rover celebrates local retailer network
Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand has celebrated the success of its local retail network at its annual Retailer of the Year Awards.
// Weekly insights for dealers
Apexdealerdata.com market report: New figures show the best-performing business priced most of its models to get the fastest returns.
// Can hydrogen decarbonise the motorcycle industry?
The four major motorcycle makers in Japan have banded together to investigate whether hydrogen power for the internal combustion engine can be used as a viable alternative to electric power in future motorcycles.
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- Monstrous McLaren emerges in Auckland with $3m price tag
- Honda and Aston Martin join forces for surpise Formula 1 partnership
- Facebook car dealer convicted
- BMW offers EV home charging and finance incentives
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