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// Video: Hyundai Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ debuts
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 range, which includes a long-range variant with a 77.4kWh battery producing a claimed 610km range (WLTP), is expected to begin production later this year.
- AutoCar says Hyundai debuts Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner
- Driven says Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner debuts with extended range
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// AA mobile EV charging service comes to Auckland
After a successful pilot programme in Wellington, the New Zealand Automobile Association (AA) has launched two road service vans in Auckland which can recharge stranded electric vehicles belonging to its members.
HOT TOPIC
// Fees for traders increasing
Government overhauls charges and tribunal levy to ensure sustainable funding of services. Fees for motor vehicle traders are changing from August 1 and will result in companies having to fork out nearly twice as much as individual dealers to register their operations.
- AutoTalk says Motor vehicle trader fees to rise on August 1
HOT TOPIC
// Mitsubishi NZ trials car-to-home power transfer
If you think of the family car as a machine that simply consumes power, think again! Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) has set out to trial vehicle-to-house power as they feel the technology for electric vehicles to provide power for our homes is just around the corner.
- EVs and Beyond says Mitsubishi trials NZ PHEV-to-home power transfer
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// Thrills around every corner with the new Toyota GR86
Toyota’s little sportscar, the 86, is getting a rebadge and Toyota Gazoo Racing upgrade to the GR86 and will be available in New Zealand from September.
// Hamilton EV dealer to pay misled customer $24,000
A plug-in vehicle specialist dealership in Hamilton has been ordered by the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal to pay a customer $24,045 after engaging in “misleading conduct”.
// Minister told national EV charging strategy needed urgently
Drive Electric members have told transport minister Michael Wood that plans for a national EV charging strategy need to be accelerated in parallel with the growth of the national electric fleet, as 20% of new vehicles sold every month now have a plug.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Geely Unveils Radar Auto RD6 Electric Pickup, May Bring It To US
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has launched its first all-electric pickup under a new electric outdoors lifestyle vehicle brand called Radar Auto.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Video: Tesla Model S Plaid outguns on drag strip
A Tesla Model S Plaid has put paid to the opposition on a US drag strip. It’s shown thrashing a Fox-Body Ford Mustang and a Chev Corvette ZR1 in a drag racing video from the Drag Racing and Car Stuff YouTube channel.
// BMW reveals pricing for new X7
Mild hybrid technology and 23-inch light-alloy wheels on sports activity vehicles to be firsts for marque’s New Zealand customers.
// Giltrap company wins top award
EMD recognized for complete restructuring of traditional digital and brand marketing teams.
// All-new 2023 Honda CR-V receives hybrid power and new looks
The new Honda CR-V has been revealed in the US, giving us a look at what we can expect to see from the next-generation model when it gets released locally next year.
ONE LINERS
- One off coachbuilt Ferrari 250 for sale
- Polestar 125% sales increase for first half 2022
- Central Motor Group opens Rotorua Ford dealership
- Triumph’s electric bike has passed its final testing phase
- ChargeNet and AA Smartfuel partnership delivers highly charged benefits to EV drivers
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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
ADDED THIS WEEK:
CITROEN
- During July, receive 1 year of free fuel with the purchase of any Citroën PureTech petrol model.
JAGUAR
- F-PACE – GUARANTEED FUTURE VALUE – Available now at 3.99%p.a. finance.
NISSAN
- 1.9% Finance 36-month Term Zero Deposit. Finance offer available on new Nissan Navara (D23) and X-TRAIL (T32) models
TOYOTA
- Toyota Certified Offer – Get 3 years warranty, 3 years AA road service, and 3 years free WoF checks on any Toyota Certified used car. Plus, finance it with Toyota and get a $500 Prezzy Card.
REMOVED THIS WEEK
NISSAN
- X-TRAIL ST-L 2WD. MSRP FROM $39,990 +ORC
- LEAF 40KWH MSRP FROM $61,990 + ^ORC
- NAVARA SL DOUBLE CAB 4X4 MSRP FROM $53,990 DRIVEAWAY
- NAVARA SL DOUBLE CAB 4X2 MSRP FROM $43,990 DRIVEAWAY
SUZUKI
- 4.9% Finance on a range of Suzukis
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
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