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// MIA surprised that Clean Car Standard includes motorbikes
The MIA has been surprised to learn that the Land Transport Clean Vehicles Amendment Act, which enables the Clean Car emissions standard that will come into effect on 1 January 2023, also applies to any importer of a road-going motorcycle.
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// Five-star safety rating for Haval Jolion
The GWM Haval Jolion has received a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, with the model scoring highly across a suite of tests.
// EV battery charges in three minutes, lasts 20 years
Harvard-backed start-up Adden Energy has developed an EV solid-state battery capable of fully charging in three minutes and lasting 20 years.
// BMW confirms pricing for updated 3 Series
BMW New Zealand has announced its new-look 3 Series line-up, along with pricing for each variant.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 24% Of New Car Sales Now Electric In The Netherlands!
The Dutch auto market has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, growing 9% year over year (YoY) in August,
IN OTHER NEWS
// The all-new Ram TRX has landed in NZ
The all-new Ram TRX has officially arrived in New Zealand. It’s the world’s most powerful production petrol pick-up, designed to conquer the desert.
// Dutch students create carbon-eating car
A team of students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have come up with a car that consumes more carbon than it produces.
// Young mechanic’s journey highlights UCOL advantage
For those hoping to make the jump from high school to the motoring trade, programmes like those offered at the Universal College of Learning, or UCOL, offer a valuable opportunity to get a head start.
// Auckland’s ‘shocking’ road transport emissions
Emissions from road transport in Auckland amount to 135 kg of CO2 every second.
// More than 1000km of range ‘unnecessary’: BMW
BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ (New Class) vehicles are due to arrive in 2025, set to be the first vehicles from the company designed from the ground up to be electric.
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- This futuristic Dacia buggy has airless tyres
- ChargeNet launches Rotorua’s first hyper-rapid EV charging site
- Thousands visit Christchurch BEV expo
- Archibald & Shorter opens new Greenlane dealership
- Video game-inspired Renault 5 concept teased
- Subaru unveils XV replacement with new name
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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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.