HOT TOPIC
// Ford cuts hot hatch lineup
Ford’s Fiesta ST will no longer be offered in New Zealand while Ford Australia announced last week that it will cut both the Fiesta and Focus ST models from its line up.
- AutoFile says Plug pulled on hot hatch
- AutoTalk says Ford NZ to cull Fiesta ST from its line-up
- Driven says Another ice bites the dust: Ford axes Fiesta ST in NZ
- Stuff Motoring says This is the last year for the Ford Fiesta ST
HOT TOPIC
// NZX regulator ‘concerned’ with NZAI, threatens suspension
New Zealand listed market regulator, NZ RegCo, has voiced concerns regarding the status of NZ Automotive Investments (NZAI), following the company’s recent ownership and board member troubles.
- AutoFile says Co-founder defends director picks
- AutoTalk says David Sena issues response to NZX concerns
- AutoFile says Watchdog seeks answers from 2 Cheap
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BEST OF THE REST
// Sportier Honda Fit RS unveiled
Honda recently revealed a spicier version of its compact Fit – or Jazz as we know it – branded with RS badging.
// CCCFA caused ‘marked decline’ in car loans, says Govt
An internal government investigation has confirmed what many have long suspected; that the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) caused unintended consequences with lenders and consumers.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// MG4 EV Costs Just £25,995
The MG4 EV is a hot-looking new electric SUV/crossover available in Europe.
// Silicon Valley Startup Plans 3D-Printed Solid-State Battery Gigafactories
Silicon Valley startup Sakuú says that it has set up a pilot facility for 3D-printed solid-state batteries — the first in the world. That approach would be a big twist in the battery world if commercially competitive,
IN OTHER NEWS
// E-era lab testing from Jaguar Land Rover
A facility in Gaydon, the United Kingdom, has been opened by Jaguar Land Rover to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference as it prepares for future electrified and connected vehicles.
// NZ’s first electric traffic control truck hits the road
Electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric has helped civil construction firm Dempsey Wood put New Zealand’s first electric traffic safety vehicle on the road complete with a truck-mounted attenuator.
// ABB Terra 360 NZ launch delayed
ABB’s Terra 360 EV charger launch initially planned for August 11 at 7.30am at The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau has been postponed until further notice.
ONE LINERS
- One-off Ferrari F40 heads to auction
- Last chance to book for NZ Electro Mobility Summit
- This is a Mustang restomod done right
- Elon Musk announces price hikes to Cybertruck
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
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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.