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Volvo ditches pledge to sell only electric cars by 2030
Financial Times: Demand for battery-powered vehicles has decreased globally.
The DeLorean ruined its creator’s life. Now it’s coming back (to the future)
Times: Kat DeLorean aims to revive the iconic car and clear her father's tarnished name.
Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.
Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal
Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
Thefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appeal
Thieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.
Road user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face fines
About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
AA boss Nadine Tereora: From financial woes to leading a top brand
The head of NZ's largest member-based organisation has come from a humble background.
RUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days away
The move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.
Eroad revenue jumps 10 per cent after year of ‘disciplined delivery’
Revenue growth was recorded across all markets.
Vehicle insurance premium hikes outpacing rise in incomes
New figures show 22.6 per cent annual increase in cost of average vehicle cover for Kiwis.
Tesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo package
Group says $65b package not an incentive, just excessive.
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds
Financial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US car industry
Tiny Chinese EV drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals others.
BlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land deal
LINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.
Motorheads revved up to see downtown street sprints in action
Thousands line streets in Whangārei's CBD for Northland Street Sprints.
Complainants get real estate agent censured, fined $1000 for property use advice
Complainant intended to operate an auto dismantling/vehicle parts business from property.
Tesla’s troubles raise questions about its invincibility
New York Times: Telsa's share price has lost one-third of its value this year.
Cyber-criminals make blackmail threat after hacking car software company database
'Credible threat' that some of the information will be posted on the dark web.
Big names in NZ auto sector take stake in Auction Online
Auction Online has big plans after attracting three big players onto its register.
Revenge of the Prius: Hybrid cars stage a comeback as EV sales slow
New York Times: US sales of hybrids were up 65 per cent to more than 1.2m last year.
Tesla dethroned as EV sales boomed in final month of Clean Car Discount
An industry boss wants clarity as EV owners get set to pay Road User Charges.
Tesla recalls Autopilot software in 2 million vehicles
New York Times: The recall is Tesla's fourth in two years and the most significant so far.
Rotorua-made supercar returns for 40th anniversary
The Heron MJ1 was designed and built by Rotorua mechanic Ross Baker in the 1980s.
Battle over electric vehicles is central to auto strike
New York Times: Striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts.
Finn Williams: I was a climate hypocrite. Here's what I did about it
Comment: I’ve been a car guy since my nana gave me a VHS tape with an episode of Top Gear.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.