HOT TOPIC
// Hyundai N goes electric with wild, sideways concepts
Following on from the debut of its sleek Ioniq 6, Hyundai has unveiled the model’s first N variant in concept form, alongside a stunning two-door coupe retro concept.
- AutoCar says Hyundai reveals two high-performance electric concepts
- Driven says Hyundai Motor’s N brand unveils two rolling lab concepts
- Stuff Motoring says Hyundai shows off two brand new N concepts video
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota GR86 available in NZ from September
Toyota’s entry-level sports car is making its return to New Zealand in the form of the GR86. Toyota Gazoo…
- Stuff Motoring says Toyota GR86 here in September video
HOT TOPIC
// Mitsubishi trials NZ’s first-ever PHEV-to-home power transfer
If you think of the family car as a machine that simply consumes power, think again!
- AutoFile says Plug-ins power up homes
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BEST OF THE REST
// Geely launch Radar RD6 electric ute
Chinese car giant Geely recently announced their new sub-brand called Radar Auto, which revealed its all-new RD6 dual-cab electric ute this week.
// BMW set to offer a Netflix-like subscription model for features
The world of microtransactions is coming to a car near you. BMW is planning to charge monthly subscriptions for certain tech and luxury features in its cars.
// Auckland Dealer ordered to take back Audi, payback customer
An Auckland-based car dealer has had to pay back a customer $29,990 following mechanical issues they encountered with a 2011 Audi A7 Sportback they purchased from the dealer in October of last year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already joined the new virtual power plant in California
PG&E announced that more than 1,500 Tesla Powerwall owners have already decided to joined the new virtual power plant
// Biden administration announces $56 million for US solar manufacturing
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $56 million in funding to boost US solar manufacturing and recycling.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Toyota’s Japan flagship Crown car to debut on global markets video
Toyota’s flagship model in Japan, the Crown, is going on sale around the world for the first time, but is it coming here?
// Isuzu D-Max recalled over roller shutter issue
Isuzu New Zealand has issued a recall for its flagship double-cab ute, the D-Max X-Terrain, regarding…
// Mercedes-Benz vans, utes recalled locally
Mercedes-Benz has issued two fresh recalls for two models in its commercial division; the X-Class ute and the Sprinter van.
// New dealership opens
Next-generation Ford Ranger to be star of launch night for Rotorua business.
// Points for electric drives
AA Smartfuel partnership with ChargeNet for benefits to EV owners.
ONE LINERS
- Electric two-wheeler Horwin debuts in New Zealand
- US publication calls pioneering Leaf EV ‘a sales dud’
- Fees rising, electric Ford Ranger rumours & more: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
- Panasonic claims 20% range increase with new battery cells video
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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// 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.