HOT TOPIC
// Mercedes NZ introduce EQB electric SUV
Following in the footsteps of the smaller Mercedes-Benz EQA, the newly introduced EQB adds space and can carry up to seven people while retaining its emissions-free compact SUV status.
- Driven says Mercedes-Benz adds seven-seater to EV range, with an extra charge
- EVs and Beyond says Mercedes adds EQB
HOT TOPIC
// Ford confirms 830Nm Mustang Mach-E GT for NZ
Ford New Zealand has confirmed that three versions of the brand’s fully electric Mustang Mach-E are heading to local showrooms in 2023.
HOT TOPIC
// Record month for new sales
New-vehicle registrations during August strongest on record as back orders get filled. The Motor Industry Association says that 14,690 sales of new vehicles made for the strongest month of August on record.
- AutoFile says Used imports increase
- AutoTalk says Strongest August on record bucks trends: MIA
- Driven says Utes, EVs star in NZ sales for August: a month of extremes
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BEST OF THE REST
// Everrati’s electrified GT40 flagship model makes its public debut
Everrati Automotive revealed its all-electric take on the iconic Ford GT40 at the Concours of Elegance, held this past weekend at the Hampton Court Palace in London.
// Volkswagen Tiguan recalled over rear wheel issue
Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed a recall for selected Tiguan Allspace models regarding the popular SUV’s rear wheel bearing housing.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Doctor Uses His Rivian R1T To Perform Vasectomy During Power Outage
A doctor based in Austin, Texas, has likely completed the world’s first “Rivian powered vasectomy”.
// Norway’s Plugin EVs Still Falling, For Reasons
Norway, the country furthest along in the electric vehicle transition, saw a second consecutive month of falling plugin electric vehicle share, at 86.1% from 87.7% a year ago.
IN OTHER NEWS
// No limits for hypercar
Kiwi-based Rodin Cars aim to create the fastest car on the track within the next year. New Zealand performance car manufacturer Rodin Cars is on target to release its FZERO hypercar next northern summer.
// Video: Mainfreight highlights EVs in transport strategy
Mainfreight is focusing on battery electric vehicles and battery swap electric vehicles as a way to supplement its fleet and help decarbonize road freight.
// Shareholders back new board
NZAI co-founder David Sena appointed chief operating officer for six months.
// Demand for lending up
Arrears on vehicle loans have risen for the fourth consecutive month to 4.5 percent, reports Centrix.
ONE LINERS
- Maggiore GranTurismo pays homage to Ferrari 288 GTO
- Mitsubishi NZ continues Wellington Free Ambulance support
- New VW boss faces software woes keeping automaker a step behind Tesla
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// 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.