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BEST OF THE REST
// Land Rover to create a limited-run of ‘real’ Defender V8s
Land Rover is creating a limited run of V8-powered classic Defenders to pay tribute to the manufacturer’s legacy of global expeditions.
// Number of consumers missing car loan payments grows
Financial hardship linked to New Zealand’s growing cost of living is causing more customers to miss their vehicle loan payments.
// Is General Motors future in New Zealand electrified?
When General Motors killed off the Holden brand back in 2020, it could have been taken that it was the last we would see of the bowtie brand in this part of the world.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Record EV Sales Month Globally! 12% Share For BEVs!
Yep, the EV disruption many of us were dreaming of for years is finally happening,
// Tesla deploys swimming pool at Supercharger station
Tesla has decided to deploy a swimming pool at a Supercharger station in Germany as the automaker is starting to invest more into amenities around its charging stations.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Next-gen Porsche 911 GT3 R unveiled
In what seems to be a weekend of endurance racer reveals, Porsche has debuted its new 911 GT3 R competitor set to go up against the likes of Ferrari next year.
// EVs feature at Monterey Car Week
Spanish brand Hispano Suiza will have its custom-made EV the Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne at Monterey Car Week from August 13 to 21 in California.
// VW China reveals EV flying taxi
An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) drone prototype has been unveiled by Volkswagen Group China.
// Continental Cars names new dealer principals
Continental Cars has announced that it’s filled two of its dealer principal vacancies at Continental Cars BMW Wellington and Continental Cars Audi, respectively.
// Changes for port’s board
New director and chair at the top table as company farewells a long-serving board member.
// Aston Martin to reveal two new models at Pebble Beach
As part of its strongest-ever presence at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Aston Martin is introducing the public to two “breathtaking” new models.
// General Motors petitions to remove steering wheel from driverless cars
General Motors is petitioning US safety regulators to give the green light to a car without a steering wheel.
ONE LINERS
- Holden Commodore SV6 police cars go under the hammer
- Elon Musk’s antics turn owners and would-be buyers against Tesla
- Extremely rare Porsche Type 597 tipped to fetch over $1 million at auction
- Honda NZ warns of employment scam
- Car dealer register drops to lowest figure since March
- Greenpeace wants EV manufacturers to avoid deep sea metals
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.