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// Auckland car dealer fined $10k for selling used Jaguar with tampered odometer
An Auckland car dealer has been fined nearly $10,000 for selling a used Jaguar with a tampered odometer.
- AutoTalk says “Clocked” Jaguar costs Auckland dealer nearly $10k
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// ‘Idle fee’ introduced by Chargenet
ChargeNet NZ has introduced an “idle fee” for EVs using the ABB supplied chargers at Giltrap Audi in Auckland which are accessible on the ChargeNet network.
- AutoCar says Chargenet NZ to fine people that hog EV chargers
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// Iconic Ford GT40 replica from Ford V Ferrari heads to auction
As one of the biggest car-related movies of the past decade, Ford V Ferrari has cemented itself alongside flicks like Rush in Hollywood history.
- AutoCar says Ford GT40 with Hollywood heritage up for auction
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// ‘Large potential market’ for clean cars
Survey offers dealers insight into how feebate scheme may influence consumers.
- EVs and Beyond says Kiwis split on Clean Car Scheme
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// How should autonomous cars make life-or-death decisions?
When serial entrepreneur Barry Lunn decided to start a driving software business, he attended several industry insider events where he says he learned “the truth” behind the hyped-up autonomous-driving landscape.
IN OTHER NEWS
// One-spec-fits-all new Isuzu MU-X SUV
The all-new Isuzu MU-X SUV has arrived in New Zealand and as per its predecessor, it will be solely available in one comprehensively equipped 4×4 model for the retail price of $80,990, from dealerships this month.
// Treasury opposed govt’s clean car policy, opposition says
The Government ignored Treasury advice on implementing the clean car scheme according to documents released to the National Party.
// Is petrol about to get cheaper in New Zealand?
Spiralling petrol prices have been a hot-button issue in New Zealand. Various taxes and allegations of suppliers raking in significant profit margins have influenced recent increases, with prices hitting an 18-month high just last month.
// Gorgeous Lotus Radford throwback revealed with modern twist
Lotus has a deceptively vast sports car history — one which will only become more fondly looked upon as the brand prepares to go fully electric.
// Another hint at an upcoming Mazda RX-9 has emerged
Mazda has been working on a successor to the RX-7 and RX-8 sports car for what feels like forever, and despite denying it exists or will exist, patents continue to emerge that seem to prove the opposite.
// Fancy something a bit different for your next track day?
If you’re considering spending some of this year’s tax return on a new track car, why settle for a Porsche Cayman or a stripped BMW M3? Instead, what about the awesome Praga R1?
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- Volkswagen teases ID.5 GTX, its first electric SUV coupe
- Mercedes sued for not taking Takata airbag recall seriously
- Electrified New York Auto Show cancelled
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// Current National New Car Deals
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