HOT TOPIC
// Government backtracks on Clean Car Standard fines: deferred until June 2023
The Government has hit the brakes on the Clean Car Standard (CCS), which was due to be implemented in full from January 2023.
- AutoTalk says CCS charges deferral aids dealers: MTA
- AutoFile says Motorbikes out of clean car standard
- AutoTalk says CCS payment and credit transfers start June 1 next year
- Driven says From December, all vehicles being registered in NZ must be recorded in a Government ‘CO2 account’
- Stuff Motoring says Charges deferred until June 2023
HOT TOPIC
// Tesla confirms NZ seat belt recall for Model 3
Tesla New Zealand has issued a recall notice for selected local Model 3s concerning an issue with seat belts that may not perform as expected in the event of a crash.
- AutoCar says Tesla Model 3 recalled over seat belt issue in NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Turners seals record half-year profit
Company predicts its auto retail division will continue to grow despite economic headwinds.
- AutoTalk says Turners confirms record profits in first half of 2023
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BEST OF THE REST
// Fully-electric LDV MIFA 9 details released
The LDV MIFA 9 has been revealed across the ditch as the brand’s first fully-electric people mover, with the model launching in New Zealand tomorrow.
// Researchers study SH1 wireless in-lane charging
The feasibility of wireless in-lane charging for EVs has been investigated by University of Auckland researchers.
// Dealer who sold damaged and dangerous utes warns there might be more on our roads
The dealer who sold two Hilux utes, one of which turned out to be unroadworthy, is warning there might be more being driven unwittingly on our roads.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Recalls 321,000 Model Y, Model 3 EVs Over Faulty Taillights
On affected vehicles, one or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate; the fix is an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update.
IN OTHER NEWS
// The Ford MonoWheel is a bizarre patent that never made it to production
The likes of Ford, Apple and Facebook all scramble to get these revolutionary products patented, but often because of practicality, cost or the lack of need, they never make it to production.
// Industry expert makes switch
New CEO joins ChargeNet as “Aotearoa progresses its transition towards electric mobility”.
// AA Insurance, Turners, Toyota among customer service winners
The Readers Digest has released its list of Quality Service Award winners, with several motoring trade brands earning gongs for customer service.
// Five shining stars of the Los Angeles Auto Show
Originally founded way back in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) is arguably one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows on the planet.
// More power and efficiency
The RX 350h variant kicks off 2023 model range boasting 2.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrain.
// BYD is Australia’s second-best-selling EV brand
After just two months on sale, BYD has become Australia’s second-best-selling electric vehicle brand behind Tesla, reports Drive.
ONE LINERS
- Tolman reveals first customer 205 GTI restomod
- Video: Mercedes-Benz fuel cell truck completes altitude test
- BYD is Australia’s second-best-selling EV brand
- ABB e-mobility raises $341.7m
- Watch: Archibalds helps customer with ultimate surprise
- Porsche 911 Dakar extreme off-roader revealed: awesome, just don’t mention the cigarettes
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- Who went to AutoTalkLive? Any feedback?
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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