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// Clean Car Discount postponed
Revised launch date of April 1 for feebates will “give industry more time to prepare”, and interim rebates for EVs and PHEVs will stay in place until then. PLUS – video
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// Confirmed: Ford is making a Bronco Raptor for 2022
One of the worst kept secrets in American motoring has been confirmed overnight, with Ford releasing its first official footage of the Bronco Raptor off-road dynamo.
- Driven says Ford confirms highly anticipated Bronco Raptor for 2022
- Stuff Motoring says Ford officially teases Bronco Raptor
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// Weight still the focus for Lotus in the EV age
Lotus has always had a focus on weight, or lack thereof, to improve the performance of its sportscars.
- Stuff Motoring says Lotus Auckland confirms pricing for Elise and Exige
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// Ken Block links up with Audi to help with electric car development
Ken Block is someone that’s known for making a lot of noise. Be it from engines screaming or tyres squealing, the head Hoonigan in charge loves to make a racket.
- EVs and Beyond says Audi electrifies with US rally star Ken Block
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// NZ’s Mazda BT-50 to miss out on ‘small-block’ 1.9-litre engine
Earlier this week, Mazda’s Australian arm announced that it would be adding a diminutive 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine to its BT-50 line-up.
// Obituary: Frank Radisich
Former racing driver, garage and service station owner, car dealer and Aegis oil company founder Frank Radisich has died suddenly.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Positive start to level three for three Auckland dealership groups
Auckland-based dealership groups Andrew Simms, Continental Car Services, and Southern Autos all say the return to business in alert level three has got off to a very positive start.
// Women of EVs ANZ launches October 1
Zero emission car sharing service Zilch founder and chief executive Kirsten Corson says she’s “very honoured to be flying the Kiwi flag” at the launch of Women of EVs Australia New Zealand on October 1.
// Transport policies ‘tax grab’
Opposition parties fear government’s policies will “hit hard-working and vulnerable New Zealanders the hardest”.
// Need to clean up fleet
Minister’s speech on clean cars bill describes New Zealand’s light-vehicle fleet as “one of the most polluting and least efficient in the OECD”.
// Caffeine & Classics call time on iconic Auckland event
Organisers of one of Auckland’s most beloved motoring gatherings, Caffeine & Classics, has announced that after eight years the popular monthly event is no more.
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- A Porsche 928 from Risky Business sold for a ridiculous amount
- Fixing flaws in li-ion batteries
- Baby Bond car ready for action
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Calculator
Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).