BEST OF THE DAY
// Citroen reveals new logo and brand identity
Citroen has revealed its fresh new look for the company in the form of a new logo alongside a new brand identity, preparing it for the modern era of electric mobility.
// Reservations open for Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E reservations are open for New Zealand customers, with pricing and specifications also available. The Mach-E coming to New Zealand in early 2023 has drive-away pricing starting at $79,990, qualifying for the NZ Clean Car rebate.
// Colonial Motor Company details billion-dollar year
The Colonial Motor Company (CMC) has released its annual report for 2022, detailing a record-breaking 12 months for the firm.
// Suzuki prices set to rise as Clean Car Standard nears
Suzuki New Zealand is set to lift some of its prices in response to the introduction of the Clean Car Standard.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Connected Kerb Scores £110 Million Investment; Plans 190,000 Curbside Public Chargers
Connected Kerb has recently secured a large investment that will help it add 190,000 public EV chargers throughout the UK.
IN OTHER NEWS
// BMW XM unveiled with 480kW
BMW has taken the covers off its first standalone M model since the M1, the XM. If we’re going for a record of ‘firsts’ and ‘mosts’ here, the XM is the car to do it considering it will also become the brand’s most powerful model ever built.
// Road test done on Volta Zero
Volta Trucks and DB Schenker have completed the first on-road test phase of the electric Volta Zero in Europe.
// This Toyota Tundra isn’t quite what it seems
If you want a North American full-size truck that’s also a Toyota, you’re probably looking at the Tundra.
// BYD Atto 3 first OTA updates arrive
The new BYD Atto 3 EV gets its first over-the-air (OTA) updates which will be rolled out to all customer cars during the next 10 days.
// Ford is running out of badges in US
Thousands of Ford vehicles in the US may be parked up due to missing one small but significant component, their blue-oval badge, due to a supply shortage.
// Electric Kiwi and Evnex partner on EV charging
EV charging is about to get cheaper and could also help reduce carbon emissions due to a new partnership between Electric Kiwi and smart EV charging firm Evnex.
// Scania outlines move to electric
Scania has laid out its sustainable transport and electric vehicle ambitions at the IAA Transportation 2022 commercial vehicle exhibition in Hanover, Germany.
ONE LINERS
- BMW prices the M3 Touring in Australia
- Aprilia’s Little Lark
- Mercedes Vito recalled over camera malfunction
- Mazda considering leaving Russia permanently
- ANCAP broadens test and rating criteria for 2023
- Kia EV6 GT to arrive in New Zealand soon
- Revealed: NZ’s most highly anticipated new car releases
- BYD to deliver 500 Atto 3’s to NZ customers in just three months
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.