TODAY’S FAVOURITES
// Bentley unveils new Continental GT and GTC S
Bentley is expanding its GT family with the launch of the new S range, focusing on driving dynamics and visual…
// ChargeNet plans EV charging expansion
New Zealand’s EV charging network provider ChargeNet will install an additional 400 new rapid (50kW) and hyper-rapid (up to 300kW) charging points
// Lender to refund $1.36m
Real Finance admits fees it charged to customers breached the CCCFA.
// Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 recalled, can roll away while parked
The local arms of both Hyundai and Kia have announced recalls for the Ioniq 5 and EV6, respectively, concerning an issue that could result in each car rolling away while in ‘park’.
// Apple CarPlay to take over digital cluster, climate controls
The next big Apple CarPlay update is set to expand beyond the confines of the proverbial central touchscreen,
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Rimac Raised €500 Million In Series D Funding
Porsche participated in the latest round to maintain its roughly 20% share in the company.
// Solid Power begins solid-state battery pilot before testing with Ford and BMW in late 2022
EV-scale solid-state battery cells have come one step closer to reality in Louisville, Colorado, where Solid Power announced it will begin pilot manufacturing of solid-state cells.
IN OTHER NEWS
// First-ever BMW M3 wagon to be unveiled at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed
BMW M division is celebrating its 50th birthday in style at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed with the reveal of their first-ever production BMW M3 Touring.
// Toyota reportedly considering small Ford Maverick fighter
Toyota has seen the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz racking up sales, and it wants in on the small pickup game.
// Toxic tyre compounds – a big issue?
A study out of Europe indicates vastly more particles associated with chronic conditions in humans are emitted by tyres than…
// Opinion: How Jaguar Land Rover is powering an electric future
JLR’s regional boss on the plug-in future for the brand’s new models…
// Boss to steer port ahead
Anthony Delaney appointed chief executive officer of CentrePort
// AADA panel: Too many leads is not good for business
A panel of industry marketers at the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Conference have agreed that generating…
ONE LINERS
- Jerry Seinfeld settles lawsuit over allegedly ‘inauthentic’ $1.5M Porsche 356
- Hyundai donates Staria to St John
- Hilux also leads struggling Australian new car market
- Lexus thinks grilles are getting too big
- Tesla owners love their cars. Elon Musk? Not as much.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.