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// Tesla puts prices up again as they battle inflation pressure and supply issues
Tesla’s prices have taken a hike, rather literally, as they face two increases in just one week.
- Driven says Tesla Model 3: NZ’s most popular EV gets hit with two price hikes
- Stuff Motoring says Tesla bumps Model 3 prices as raw material supplies shrink
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla Model 3 prices jump for the second time in a week
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// Brussels offers drivers over $1,000 each to give up driving
When it comes to traffic issues in big cities, it seems that there are a few different approaches to solving them. But in the end, it really boils down to two options; build bigger roads, or get rid of vehicles.
- EVs and Beyond says Brussels ups offer for those ditching cars
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// VIA clarifies fee and rebate rules for re-registered vehicles
The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has moved to clarify regulations around whether re-registered fleet vehicles are eligible for either a fee or a rebate as part of forthcoming Clean Car Standard regulations.
- AutoFile says Traders puzzle over feebate rule
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// First Audi A6 E-Tron Spy Photos Show Sleek Fastback With Split Headlights
This is a prototype for the series version of the A6 E-Tron concept, which is not expected to change much for production.
// Sono Sion solar hatchback on track for 2023 production, company says
The Munich-based fledgling solar-car maker is working toward a finalized design, with complete and test vehicles, and it still plans to make the Sion in 2023.
// EVs dominate World Car of the Year finalists list
Organisers for the World Car of the Year awards have confirmed this year’s finalists across a series of categories,
IN OTHER NEWS
// Bentley reports massive profit gain and is giving us plenty of EVs
Bentley witnessed a soar in sales last year with a massive profit gain between 2020 and 2021.
// Changes coming for vehicle fuel economy labeling
The government has announced adjustments to the way vehicle efficiency will be labeled, via changes to the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2007 framework.
// Dealers risk dipping out as laws change
MTA credits the government for adjusting lending rules but tweaks are still weeks away.
// National slams Clark over CCCFA
Minister’s changes fail to recognize the “difference” between lenders.
// The car with the longest ever production run revealed
There have been some truly iconic cars over the automotive’s 100+ year history…
// HYVIA French hydrogen plant ready
Nine months after its creation, HYVIA – The Renault Group and Plug Power’s joint-venture on hydrogen mobility – is preparing its hydrogen plant at the group’s Refactory manufacturing site in Flins, France.
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- BMW officially buys Alpina
- Jaguar is putting old I-Pace batteries to good use
- Tesla problem infuriating drivers who can’t get into their cars
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// 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.