HOT TOPIC
// Commercials battle for top spot
July’s figures see the Toyota Hilux overtake the Ford Ranger in the year-to-date standings. There were 3,050 new commercials registered last month, which was down 39.7 percent when compared with 5,058 in July 2021.
- AutoTalk says Ute surge can’t stop new car market’s downward trend
HOT TOPIC
// Toyota dominates used market
Marque’s C-HR makes huge jump in registrations from a year ago while the sector as a whole dwindles. There were 8,243 used-imported cars registered in New Zealand last month, a drop of 37.1 percent when compared with the 13,114 in the same month of 2021.
- AutoFile says Surge for leading new imports
- AutoTalk says Used vehicle registrations show slight relief in July
HOT TOPIC
// Next-gen Dodge muscle cars to be entirely electric
The next generation of Dodge Challenger and Charger will be fully electric, skipping over hybrid power entirely.
- EVs and Beyond says Dodge electric models should be revealed August
HOT TOPIC
// Honda NZ warns customers over cyber scammers
Honda New Zealand has issued a notice alerting customers of a unique scamming strategy. In the online update, Honda says that scammers have been sending out fake job offers using the Honda name.
- AutoFile says Honda NZ issues scam alert
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BEST OF THE REST
// Final Holden Commodore recalled over brake issue
The final generation of Holden Commodore sold in New Zealand, the ZB, has been recalled over concerns relating to its braking system.
// Number of dealers drops
Latest figures reveal size of national register has shrunk by 50 traders over the past year.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mercedes Says EQE Electric Sedan Is As Profitable As The E-Class
Mercedes-Benz only just started selling the EQE electric sedan and it’s already saying it’s at least as profitable, if not more than the current E-Class.
// Installing Home EV Chargers Just Got Much Easier (And Cheaper)
A simple, inexpensive meter retrofit could blow the home EV charging field wide open
IN OTHER NEWS
// Iveco electric vehicles soon to arrive
Iveco has outlined its zero-emission vehicle plans and expected arrivals in Australia and New Zealand during an Italian Chamber of Commerce event in Melbourne.
// Study explores hydrogen pipeline transportation
Japanese firm NTT Anode Energy Corporation is carrying out a joint research and development project to study safety measures for the mass transportation of hydrogen through existing pipeline infrastructure.
// Jeep closing only Chinese factory amid government meddling
Stellantis is reportedly shutting down its only Jeep factory in China due to increased meddling by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
// Better EV Rental
Despite the global move towards Electric Vehicles, for many, questions around what they are and how they drive remain. However, I found out that car rental brand AVIS has the answers.
ONE LINERS
- Ferrari 296 GT3 race car revealed
- Bugatti to favour luxury over performance
- Aston Martin DB5 stunt car used in ‘No Time to Die’ emerges for sale online
- New Alfa Romeo sports car coming next year
- 2 Cheap Cars conflict leaves shareholders ‘exposed’ says NZSA
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.