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// New Clean Car information online at MoT
An overview of the Clean Car programme has been published on the Te Manatu Waka Ministry of Transport website.
- AutoFile says Minister tips EV surge for market
- AutoTalk says Mixed opinions from dealers as Clean Car measures arrive
- Stuff Motoring says The Clean Car Programme – what you need to know
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// End of road for ‘Kiwi car bible’
Auto Trader ditches magazine to concentrate on digital offerings after seeing printing costs soar in the past year.
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// Drive Electric launches new website
Drive Electric, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to ‘mainstreaming e-mobility to support New Zealand’s low-carbon future,
- EVs and Beyond says Video: April brings new EV era
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// Suzuki well placed for Clean Car rebates
A broadening of eligibility criteria for the Clean Car Discount programme that takes effect on April 1 means that thanks…
- AutoFile says Counting cost of discount
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES
// UK: Tesla Reportedly “Within Weeks Or Months” Of Opening UK Superchargers To All
The information comes from the UK Transport Minister Trudy Harrison, but Tesla has not yet confirmed.
// US: AutoPacific Poll Finds Tesla Most Trustworthy To Develop Safe & Reliable Fully Autonomous Vehicles
AutoPacific, which specializes in automotive research, recently had a poll of consumers regarding the top brands that they trust to develop safe and reliable fully autonomous vehicles.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Kia EV6 names its price
Kia’s new EV6 is here, launching in New Zealand with prices starting from $72,990. That buys you the ‘Air’ RWD…
// More money for EECA grants
Grants for low emissions projects are being ramped up by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority…
// Tesla does nickel deal with Vale
Tesla has reportedly secured an undisclosed nickel supply deal with Brazil-based mining firm Vale, keeping its EV battery production on track.
// Seeking out extra stock
Marque trying to secure additional launch volume for electric car as new model’s sales top 500.
// Suzuki to take off with SkyDrive
They were once relegated to the realm of science fiction but flying cars are technologically feasible and electric examples are now taking to the skies, delivering freight and soon to be transporting people.
ONE LINERS
- Iconic Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren emerges for sale in NZ
- World’s top carmakers feeling the full force of China Covid stance
- Ghostly electric Roller makes a good snow mobile
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// Current National New Car Deals
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- 3 Year Service Plan with the Abarth
HONDA
- 2.9% Finance available on any new Next Generation Honda Jazz
MAZDA
- 4.9% interest and no deposit on any Mazda passenger car or SUV.
TOYOTA
- $500 Prezzy Card with Toyota Certified vehicles
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.