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// ChargeNet providing eight new regional charging sites
The new installations are part of ChargeNet’s plans to double its network of 300 charging sites in the next three years, providing 600 DC fast charging points.
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// Unregistered motor vehicle trader convicted and fined $5500
An unregistered motor vehicle trader has been fined $5500 and ordered to pay $500 towards legal costs after he was convicted of breaching the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (MVSA).
- AutoFile says Illegal trader fined $5.5k
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// Import market performance solid
The used import market was solid in September, strong in the context of recent months even if not at record levels.
- AutoFile says Tesla takes out top spot
- AutoFile says Used imports climb 21.3%
- AutoTalk says Market-warping factors continue to hit registrations
- AutoFile says Ranger leading the Hilux
- Stuff Motoring says New Zealand’s best-selling new car in September was a Tesla
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BEST OF THE REST
// Volvo EM90 people mover teased ahead of next month’s reveal
Volvo has dropped another teaser of its upcoming EM90 people mover, this time showing a few more of its angles off ahead of the model’s reveal at the start of next month.
// 100 EV chargers for national network
About 100 more EV chargers will be added to the public network across New Zealand in coming months, with 19 locations on popular holiday routes targeted.
IN OTHER NEWS
// The new Mazda2 Hybrid is actually a Toyota Yaris
Rebadged models are nothing new, as carmakers have long used them as a cheap way to diversify their product line-ups.
// Advertising on EVs increasing, but utes still on top
Automakers have come under the spotlight with latest data showing they are still spending more advertising “gas guzzlers” as opposed to EVs.
// Dealer numbers drop
The number of dealers in New Zealand has dropped for the first time since April and stood at 2,891 at the end of September, according to figures from the Motor Vehicle Traders register (MVTR).
// AMI suggests li-ion battery safety awareness needed
Battery related fire claims points to a need for consumer safety awareness, says AMI.
// ‘Misleading’: Car industry chief calls out ‘gas guzzler’ report
A recent report suggesting that big name carmakers are merely paying lip service to New Zealand’s Clean Car aspiration has been labelled “out of date” by Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive Aimee Wiley.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rove plans 20 amenity-packed California EV charging stations
The startup plans to open all 20 by 2026 and it broke ground this week on the first, in Santa Ana. It plans to support EVs using Tesla NACS, CCS, and CHAdeMO interfaces.
// 39% Plugin Vehicle Share In China! — China EV Sales Report
Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Plugins scored over 750,000 sales last month, up 36% year over year (YoY)…
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- Porsche reveals ultimate 911 GT3 R rennsport track toy at California festival
- Miles Toyota installs 171 solar panels
- 2024 Honda Prologue EV: SUV’s tech, specs, pricing revealed
- Audi R8 slated for electric return on new platform
- Toyota expected to reveal a ‘baby’ Land Cruiser this month
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