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// Volkswagen announces electric line-up for New Zealand
Volkswagen’s highly anticipated electric vehicle range is officially on its way to New Zealand, arriving by 2023. Four vehicles from the all-electric ID range will mark the start of Volkswagen’s New Zealand EV endeavor, including the ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz and ID.Cargo.
- AutoFile says Volkswagen NZ reveals EVs for 2023
- AutoTalk says Volkswagen New Zealand announces Electric range arriving in 2023
- Driven says Green light for Volkswagen’s electric ID models in NZ (and you can go to a shopping mall to see one)
HOT TOPIC
// Hyundai unveils Ioniq 6 design
Hyundai has revealed the Ioniq 6’s design, which it describes as an “electrified streamliner”, aerodynamically sculpted, and makes innovative use of sustainable materials. Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV Concept, the Ioniq 6 is characterized by clean, simple lines with a cocoon-like interior.
- AutoCar says Hyundai unveils all-electric Ioniq 6 design
- Stuff Motoring says Hyundai shows off Ioniq 6 retro streamliner
- EVs and Beyond says Ioniq 6 pix leaked
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BEST OF THE REST
// Hyundai issues recall campaign for MY22 Santa Fe
Hyundai New Zealand has issued a recall campaign (21D024) for MY22 Santa Fe vehicles which were sold by its dealership network in 2021. The recall relates to a potential concern with the vehicle’s Supplementary Restraint System (SRS-Airbag System), in particular the front passenger side pyrotechnic-type seat belt pretensioner.
// Hyundai and Kia using emissions defeat devices?
German authorities have raided multiple Hyundai and Kia premises harboring suspicions that they have fitted emissions defeat devices to over 210,000 diesel vehicles. According to a statement, illegal engine management software was used to cheat emissions tests in a lab environment.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// BYD Hits 2 Million Plugin Vehicle Sales!
BYD is an interesting company. It’s like a very distant, very neglected cousin of Tesla. Tesla and BYD have grown their plugin vehicle production and sales almost in tandem for the past decade.
// Inflation & Battery Costs Could Hobble The EVolution
In a recent piece at The Wall Street Journal, we learn that the prices of electric vehicles, like all vehicles, are skyrocketing:
IN OTHER NEWS
// Italy’s supercar concerns set up EU clash over climate deal
A group of countries including Italy is pushing to water down a key element of the European Union’s climate agenda: phasing out the combustion engine by the middle of the next decade.
// VIA to review clean cars policy
Association to discuss the pros and cons of supporting the clean car discount and standard. An industry organization will consider reviewing its policy stance on the government’s clean cars programme.
ONE LINERS
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- BMW teases production 3.0 CSL Hommage
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Many of today’s topics are being discussed in the NZ Car Dealers private Facebook group. Check out what industry people have to say.
// 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.