STATS WEEK
// BYD leads new EV registrations in October ’22
The BYD Atto 3 was the top-selling electric vehicle in New Zealand in October 2022 with 206 new vehicle registrations.
- AutoCar says Used-car imports tumble
- AutoFile says New car sales keep climbing
- AutoTalk says Toyota Aqua Hybrid leads October ’22 used car registrations
- AutoTalk says Mitsubishi Outlander SUV leads new passenger sales in October 2022
- AutoFile says Used-car imports tumble
- AutoFile says Ranger stays out front
- AutoFile says Dealer numbers dwindling
HOT TOPIC
// Honda NZ reveals pricing for Civic Type R
Honda New Zealand has confirmed pricing for its much-anticipated Civic Type R hot hatch.
- AutoCar says 2023 Honda Civic Type R track test
- AutoTalk says Honda opening Type R pavilion in Newmarket
HOT TOPIC
// Jeep wants to turn your classic into an ‘Electromod’
A trio of Mopar concept vehicles will take centre stage at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, with the Jeep’s CJ Surge Concept ‘Electromod’ being the highlight of the bunch.
- EVs and Beyond says Electric Jeep CJ restomod surges into SEMA
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BEST OF THE REST
// Clean Car Standard regulations released
Waka Kotahi has today released the long awaited regulation for the Clean Car Standard, with importers first milestone set for less than a month from now.
// EV fire safety
EV fires are less common than those in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// GMC Hummer EVs Are “Sold Out For Two Years Or More”
Production accelerated to 750 units in September, but that’s just a small drop in the big sea of orders.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford Ranger Raptor to take on Baja 1000
Ford has announced the Ranger Raptor will take on one of the most challenging off-road races in the world, the Baja 1000.
// Autonomous vehicles are going nowhere in the US
Carmakers and technology companies in the United States are facing regulatory roadblocks when it comes to getting the wheels rolling with autonomous vehicles (AVs).
// Iveco gets $500k funding to support EV roll-out in Australia, NZ
Iveco has been awarded an A$500,000 Victorian Government grant to support the roll-out of zero emission vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.
// Why your first electric car might be Chinese
Tesla would have delivered more cars in the most recent quarter but for a shortage of boats.
// JLR secures EV semiconductor supply
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with Wolfspeed for silicon carbide semiconductor technology supply for its next generation electric vehicles.
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- Fancy a Ducati Diavel V4?
- Opel is holding an open day for Kiwis to get a first look at the automaker’s EVs
- Ford loses billions on autonomous cars start-up
- What’s really the cheapest new car in New Zealand?
- Ferrari returns to top level of Le Mans with 499P
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