HOT TOPIC
// Toyota NZ, Obayashi, Tuaropaki Trust team for green hydrogen
In the shift away from petrol, Toyota is best known as the brand that took hybrid EVs into the mainstream. But the carmaker has also started to expand its hydrogen efforts.
- AutoCar says Toyota NZ partners up for green hydrogen project
HOT TOPIC
// EVs bring in five-star safety results
Three new electric vehicles (EVs) have received stellar safety scores after undergoing ANCAP crash safety testing including the Tesla Model Y, Kia Niro and Genesis GV60.
- EVs and Beyond says Three new EV models bring five-star safety
HOT TOPIC
// Waka Kotahi warns of text message scammers
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued a warning regarding scammers contacting fraudulent text messages to motorists.
- AutoFile says Scam warning for vehicle owners
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BEST OF THE REST
// Ram confirms 523kW 1500 TRX monster for NZ
Following a lengthy period of speculation, Ateco Group and Ram Trucks New Zealand have confirmed that the 6.2-liter V8 Ram 1500 TRX will join the brand’s local line-up.
// Suzuki NZ to recall multiple models over braking issue
Suzuki New Zealand has confirmed it will be recalling numerous models regarding a potential issue that can impact the vacuum assist brake booster.
// Electric Toyota Hiace rumoured for 2025 debut
Reports out of Japan have indicated that Toyota could debut a fully electric version of its Hiace van by 2025.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Kia EV batteries find second life as energy storage systems to reduce strain on grid
Kia Europe has announced a new partnership with encore Deutsche Bahn to reuse former EV batteries to create scalable energy storage systems.
// BYD Sells More Plugin Vehicles Than Tesla, But Tesla Makes ~11 Times More Profit
BYD is the only automaker that sells more plugin vehicles worldwide than Tesla (and a bit fewer full electrics).
IN OTHER NEWS
// Rotorua hyper-rapid EV charging site opens
ChargeNet has launched Rotorua’s first hyper-rapid EV charging site, just in time for World EV Day on September 9.
// Dodge reveal Swinger pair as part of “Last Call” lineup
The third and fourth models in Dodge’s “Last Call” lineup for its MY2023 Challenger and Charger have been revealed.
// Nissan Leaf bi-directional charger for US
Working with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) services provider Fermata Energy, Nissan has approved the first bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan Leaf in the US.
// Farewell to Holden’s Supercar
The final curtain is about to come down on the famous marque’s last weekend of racing at Pukekohe.
// The Nissan March is no more in Japan
Nissan is set to end the sale of its compact March – sold locally as the Micra – in Japan this month after the model’s production came to an end in the carmaker’s Thailand plant at the end of July.
// ‘Transforming’ business systems
Finance company unveils chief technology officer whose role will be to help make borrowing simpler.
ONE LINERS
- Tom Cruise’s old Nissan 300ZX racer just sold
- Vegan interiors: BMW steering wheels will look like leather, feel like leather, aren’t leather
- Suzuki V-Strom 1050 Range updated for 2023
- Red, blue or green? More New Zealanders choosing low-emissions cars
- The next big battery material squeeze is old batteries
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
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// Current National New Car Deals
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HAVAL
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ISUZU
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VOLKSAGEN
- Purchase a Caddy California and receive a free fitted ARB kitchenette unit
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NISSAN
- 2.9% Finance 36-month Term Zero Deposit. Finance offer available on new Nissan Navara (D23) and X-TRAIL (T32) models
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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