BEST OF TODAY
// BYD may build ute
BYD may be entering new territory by launching its first ute by the end of 2023.
// Taking on more apprentices
State, AMI and NZI’s specialist vehicle-repair centre, Repairhub, is building an apprenticeship programme to attract new talent into the industry.
// Ute sales surge forecast in New Zealand amid ‘ute tax’ axing
With the Clean Car Discount scheme – colloquially known by some in the motoring industry as the ‘ute tax’ – set to be culled by the end of the year, there could well be a ute sales boom in 2024.
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IN OTHER NEWS
// TR Group revises Hyzon hydrogen truck deal
TR Group has signed a revised commercial agreement with US-based hydrogen truck start-up Hyzon Motors for the delivery of up to 20 hydrogen fuel cell trucks (FCEVs).
// BP Wairakei opens four drive-through EV charging bays
BP Wairakei is now home to four drive-through charging bays, allowing EV drivers to seamlessly charge up and keep going on their journeys.
// Turners brings half year result announcement forward
Turners Automotive Group (Turners) is bringing forward the 2024 half year financial result announcement to November 22, 2023.
// Overpricing slows trade
Used cars that are overpriced take at least 10 days longer on average to sell than other models on the market, according to the latest figures from Apexdealerdata.com.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ultra Cheap VinFast VF3 Mini EV Considered For U.S. Lineup: Report
The sub-$20,000 tiny EV could have potential for the U.S. as a city car targeting budget-minded Americans, VinFast adviser says.
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- A flying ‘fidget spinner’ car? Highlights from Tokyo’s motor show
- Giltrap Group hosts second Women in Automotive event
- Hyundai establishes EV global design division
- Nordic EV Summit in April 2024
- Australian consumer watchdog investigates Stellantis complaints process
- Belgians win solar challenge with Australia taking Cruiser Class title
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