AND THE WINNER IS …

// Josh Hodgson from Pearce Brothers, Auckland

Congratulations Josh, it’s an awesome experience. Although he said he’s already got a voucher from his last birthday. Oh well, now you’ve got two!

We’re taking a break for a few weeks 

We’ve had a big year at The Full Brief. Thank you all for subscribing and reading, I hope you enjoyed it.

We’ll be back Monday 10th Jan. Have a great Xmas and New Year!

Dan.

HOT TOPIC

// Unachievable, unsafe: NZ industry’s responses to Clean Car bill go public

The local motoring industry’s mixed feelings about the Clean Car Standard and certain other aspects of the New Zealand Government’s Land Transport Amendment Bill are well documented.

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// Lotus marks the end of the 3E era

Lotus is marking the end of production of the Elise, Exige and Evora with the three final examples of each model heading for the brands growing heritage collection.

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// Nikola’s lost year: delayed trucks, fallen stock, and short on cash

Nikola Corp. entered this year with ambitions to start full production of a battery-powered semi-truck, make progress on a fuel-cell big rig and break ground on a network of hydrogen fueling stations.

IN OTHER NEWS

// The fastest way to get a Christmas tree home

While it seems like everyone is in a hurry at Christmas time, no one wants to get the Christmas tree home faster than John Hennessey.

// Colonial predicts high profits

The Colonial Motor Company is anticipating strong half-year profits despite challenges the automotive industry is facing in New Zealand and further afield.

// Car thieves target Toyota hybrids for joyrides and ram-raids

Voracious thieves targetting Toyota hybrid hatchbacks have caused a nationwide shortage of spare parts. Police say thefts of Toyota Aqua or Prius C cars are climbing, and a Hamilton panelbeater says it’s “unbelievable”, and it’s almost impossible to get the parts to fix them.

// Morris retires from Toyota NZ

Spencer Morris is retiring from his role as general manager of after-sales at Toyota NZ on January 1 after a 37-year career of driving change and leading transformative projects.

// Citroen’s ‘My Ami’ is probably the world’s cutest off-roader

While small electric city cars are picking up steam on the international market, quadricycles such as Citroen’s little Ami are still a relatively foreign concept.

// Superbike-powered Toyota IQ revealed as a mini GR Yaris

Ever since Toyota’s little GR Yaris burst onto the scene in 2020, it’s been an absolute hit, so much so that it recently took out the grand prize in the 2021 AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year awards.

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