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ANCAP can help to solve the bong fest safety issue

January 22, 2025

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is looking to discourage car companies that produce hyperactive advanced safety systems. Those that repeatedly bong at the driver for perceived misdemeanours may come in for ANCAP scrutiny. If shown to be annoying and/or a distraction, points will be subtracted during vehicle crash test assessments. The local crash testing body will next year examine not only whether certain safety systems are present, but also their effectiveness and annoyance factor. ANCAP reviews standards every three years, and will assess brands...

Industry

First NZ Kia dealership to achieve international award

Pukekohe Kia, part of the Ebbett Group of dealerships, has been recognised as a ‘Global Best Dealer’ in the annual...

by Peter Louisson

January 22, 2025

Chris Bishop is our new transport minister

Industry

Bishop to replace Brown as Transport Minister

Chris Bishop is set to take over the key role of Transport Minister, with incumbent Simeon Brown required elsewhere. Brown...

by Richard Edwards

January 19, 2025

Industry

Ben Montgomery is the new GM of Motorcorp Distributors Ltd

Ben Montgomery is the new General Manager of Motorcorp Distributors Ltd. He will oversee a team of 40 staff and...

by Peter Louisson

January 17, 2025

Industry

US bans connected cars from 2027 for security reasons

A ban on connected cars, announced recently by the Biden administration, applies primarily to Chinese vehicles. And it extends to...

by Peter Louisson

January 17, 2025

Industry

Jaguar has discovered how to recycle polyurethane seat foam

Recycling is key for car makers and, in a recent breakthrough, Jaguar said it has successfully recycled polyurethane seat foam...

by Peter Louisson

January 16, 2025

Industry

Dunlop Supercars tyre supply deal safe after company sale

American company Goodyear has sold Dunlop, the tyre supplier to Supercars for over 20 years, to Sumitomo. Evidently, the sale...

by Peter Louisson

January 15, 2025

Electric

Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf

by Peter Louisson

January 15, 2025

Shipping company Toyofuji has called a halt to shipping used electric vehicles. The Nissan Leaf is excluded from the ban, though only under specific conditions. Customers must now meet stricter guidelines before their vehicles are shipped. Under the new rules, used BEVs must have no damage to the main lithium battery or the vehicle’s underbody, and the state of charge must be at least 20 per cent. The shipping company...

Industry

Petrol prices may rise soon as foreign sanctions bite

Petrol prices across the country will likely rise soon as US-Russia tensions ratchet up and the New Zealand dollar weakens....

by Peter Louisson

January 15, 2025

Holden

Lawsuit against Holden over possible transmission fault

Australian-made Holden Commodores and the Colorado ute are the subject of a class-action suit for alleged transmission troubles. That’s according...

by Peter Louisson

January 10, 2025

Electric

EV Owners Are Now Less Worried About Charge Times

Long charging times and a lack of public chargers are frequently cited as obstructions to widespread EV adoption. However, a...

by Peter Louisson

January 8, 2025

Industry

New Car Sales in Australia Wilt Ahead of Emissions Changes

In contrast to a 14 per cent fall in new car registrations for New Zealand last year, Australia set a...

by Peter Louisson

January 6, 2025

Ford

Ford Puma The Top Cat Again for UK Car Sales

Ford Puma is again the best-selling car in the UK, as it was in 2023, according to official figures. Meantime,...

by Peter Louisson

January 6, 2025

Industry

Ford Ranger tops the market in 2024

The Ford Ranger emerged as New Zealand's best-selling vehicle of 2024, recording 11,741 registrations and surpassing the Toyota RAV4 by...

by Richard Edwards

January 3, 2025

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ANCAP can help to solve the bong fest safety issue

First NZ Kia dealership to achieve international award

Bishop to replace Brown as Transport Minister

Ben Montgomery is the new GM of Motorcorp Distributors Ltd

US bans connected cars from 2027 for security reasons

Jaguar has discovered how to recycle polyurethane seat foam

Dunlop Supercars tyre supply deal safe after company sale

Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf

Petrol prices may rise soon as foreign sanctions bite

Lawsuit against Holden over possible transmission fault

EV Owners Are Now Less Worried About Charge Times

New Car Sales in Australia Wilt Ahead of Emissions Changes

Ford Puma The Top Cat Again for UK Car Sales

Ford Ranger tops the market in 2024

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