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// BMW 1 Series goes next generation
After five years, the BMW 1 Series premium hatchback undergoes a midlife facelift.
- AutoTalk says Forthcoming BMW 1 series adopts new naming policy
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// LDV Partners with CONZTRUCT Event Series
LDV New Zealand is proud to announce it is the official vehicle partner of the 2024 CONZTRUCT event series.
- AutoTalk says LDV signs new partnership targeting tradies
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// Centrix reports new vehicle loan enquiries down 20%
In spite of challenging economic headwinds, the New Zealand credit bureau Centrix is reporting positive consumer credit movement in its May 2024 Insight report.
- AutoFile says Demand for car loans drops
HOT TOPIC
// Commission calls out petrol firms
Watchdog says pricing practices are leaving motorists millions of dollars out of pocket every year.
- AutoCar says Fuel companies drag the chain on lowering petrol prices
- AutoTalk says Petrol price cut delays costing Kiwi motorists $15m annually: ComCom
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// 850 dealers in Australia can’t be wrong
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// Female MITO apprentices shine, bag top awards for collision repair
In a groundbreaking achievement, two female MITO apprentices have captured the top awards at the Collision Repair Association (CRA) Annual Conference in Auckland.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Volkswagen’s compact ID 2 takes shape
Volkswagen has confirmed that its ID 2 compact car remains on course for 2025 delivery.
// Hyundai shows Inster EV images
Hyundai says its new A-segment sub-compact EV is the “Inster” (or Casper Electric in Korea).
// EECA update
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has piloted the use of shared workplace EV charging infrastructure at the Gisborne site it shares with multiple other tenants.
// EVs at Fieldays
Electrics such as a log loader, refrigerated Farizon H9E small truck, a 50 tonne GCW battery electric vehicle (BEV) E700, and smaller EV equipment will be included in a Landex and Etrucks display
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// We’re about to do something I’ve never seen done before
To combat TradeMe’s price increase we’re on a mission to find out what results you can actually expect from each level of spend.
We’re going to gather real results from dealers showing how many enquiries they’re getting from TradeMe.
Results will be collated into an anonymous report that shows real results from all regions, vehicle limits, and all levels of spend. This will give us all unprecedented insight to the most profitable way to structure our TradeMe advertising.
DEADLINE FOR MAY’S REPORT: FRIDAY 14th June (Only dealers who supply their results get to see the final report)
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Costco May Save General Motors’ EV Buyers From Dealer Headaches
GM is trying to sell more EVs through Costco. Given how awful the buying experience is at the average dealer, this could be a huge win.
ONE LINERS
- Specials with blue oval
- Charging Gigahub on horizon
- Disneyland’s Autopia ride goes electric
- Nissan confident against budget Chinese EVs, touts emotional appeal
- Save the cars: ram raids down by 80% in 2024
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