HOT TOPIC
// Staff get living wage
Marque challenges other brands to “support the prosperity of our people”.
- AutoTalk says Mitsubishi NZ ‘champions’ living wage for staff
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// Finally, a private Facebook group for Car Dealer chat.
Here’s some of the questions and conversations we’ve had lately…
- Inside knowledge on how much the govt is looking at charging for penalties for the upcoming clean car standard changes
- Wanting to get some advise around a client wanting to cancel the deal.
- Do you know your Sub Models well enough?
- Had a Motor Vehicle Disputes tribunal yesterday and the outcome could effect all car Dealers even the ones that aren’t in the Trade anymore.
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BEST OF THE REST
// Ariel reveals 880kW EV with jet engine range extender
British performance car maker Ariel recently took the covers off its new low-volume, high-powered Sportster called the Hypercar.
// Kia lowers price of entry-level EV6 models
Kia has made a second adjustment to the prices of its two most accessible fully electric EV6 models; the Air Standard Range and Air Long Range.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Ford EV sales soar 307% in August as automaker clinches second place in US market
Ford has poured significant effort into converting its fleet to electric, and it’s paying off big time.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Specs for the most-powerful Honda Civic Type R released
Strap in to the Civic Type R’s iconic red seats because things are about to get techy.
// Investor website revamped
Turners launches new online presence to improve shareholder information.
// NZAI appoints David Sena as temporary chief operating officer
New Zealand Automotive Investments (NZAI) interim chief executive Gordon Shaw has confirmed at the annual shareholders meeting that majority shareholder David Sena has been appointed to a temporary role as the company’s chief operating officer for a term of six months.
// Cruise updates software for autonomous vehicles after crash
An autonomous robotaxi run by Cruise LLC got into a crash while making a left turn, causing the company to recall 80 vehicles with a software update.
// Dealer numbers hit new low for 2022
Following a significant dip in New Zealand’s car dealer figures in July, a further decline has been confirmed for August.
// EU criticizes ‘discriminatory’ nature of U.S. EV tax credit
A new U.S. tax credit aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles may backfire and limit choices for consumers because of concerns it’s weighed against European Union manufacturers, the EU trade chief said Thursday.
ONE LINERS
- Brabus has gone to work on a Smart car
- Port says car trade ‘resilient’
- Californians asked to stop charging EVs a week after state officials announced an ICE ban
- Ford Ranger tops new car registrations in August
- The jaw-dropping (-ly expensive) Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm is coming
- New car registrations storm back with biggest August on record
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.