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// VIA encouraging dealers to register CCS penalized vehicles
Off the back of news that the government is deferring the payment of Clean Car Standard fees until June, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has reminded members that it is still recommended to register vehicles set to be penalized prior to January 1.
- AutoCar says VIA reminds importers to get CCS penalty attracting vehicles complied
- AutoCar says Clean Car Standard to exclude mopeds and motorcycles
- AutoFile says VIA issues compliance advice
- AutoFile says Praise for deferring CCS fees
- AutoTalk says CCS charges deferral aids dealers: MTA
- AutoTalk says CCS payment and credit transfers start June 1 next year
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BEST OF THE REST
// Abarth 500e unveiled as electric hot hatch
Things are about to get ‘more Abarth than ever’ as Fiat’s performance brand just unveiled its first fully electric hot hatch, the Abarth 500e.
// Electric LDV Mifa 9 starts at $79,990
LDV has added the new Mifa 9 all-electric seven-seater MPV to its local lineup.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mazda Announces Full-Scale Launch Of BEVs In 2028-2030
The company’s expects that in 2030, 25-40% of its sales will be battery-electric cars.
IN OTHER NEWS
// BYD ute spied testing in China
Images of what look to be a camouflaged BYD ute which will likely be powered by a fully electric powertrain have recently appeared online.
// Hundred more Locky Docks rolling out
Big Street Bikers is supercharging its network of Locky Docks free secure parking and charging stations for cycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters with 100 more to be rolled out across New Zealand.
// ChargeNet appoints new CEO
ChargeNet, which operates New Zealand’s largest nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network and is the country’s leading rapid and hyper-rapid commercial EV charging distributor, has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Danusia Wypych (pronounced Dah-nu-sha Vih-pik).
// MTF Finance taking on changing automotive and personal finance market
A record sales year as a result of launching new products has helped grow MTF Finance’s profit after tax by 5% for the year ended 30 September 2022.
// Scania EVs hit the road for Reliance
South Auckland-based last-mile cartage specialist Reliance Transport is the proud operator of the country’s first two battery-powered Scania trucks.
// Toyota to suspend four production lines in December
Toyota continues to battle with production challenges, although in spite of these it remains on target to post record output figures.
// Geneva Finance appoints two new heads
Steven Te Waiti has been appointed by Geneva Finance as Head of Lending and Sales, taking responsibility for the growth of the company’s dealer-broker and direct-lending portfolios.
// North Island car company puts brakes on new Nelson dealership
A North Island car company has pulled the plug on plans to open a dealership in Nelson.
ONE LINERS
- Polestar 2 production hits 100,000
- Tower confirms 31% rise in profits following ‘strong’ 2022
- Rivian employees say rapid production led to injuries, safety oversights in Illinois plant
- Tolman reveals first customer 205 GTI restomod
- Domino’s electrifies US pizza delivery
- New deal landmark for Australian EV policy
- Piopio EV charger opens
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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- Nismo 400R r33 skyline! Went through auction today and it broke the system because the auction system ran out of zeros
- Customer out test driving cars right now. He has a digital recording device so he can take audio notes
- Who went to AutoTalkLive? Any feedback?
// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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