HOT TOPIC
// Mazda CX-90 SUV confirmed for New Zealand
Mazda New Zealand has announced that the new CX-90 has been confirmed for New Zealand.
- AutoTalk says Mazda confirms forthcoming CX-90 for NZ
HOT TOPIC
// Board breached NZX rule
Parent company of 2 Cheap Cars did not “intentionally circumvent the requirements” of regulation, rules NZ RegCo.
- AutoCar says NZAI unintentionally breached NZX rule
HOT TOPIC
// NZDF issue automotive pyrotechnics disposal update
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has issued an update regarding the disposal of automotive pyrotechnics according to the VIA.
- AutoTalk says VIA confirms new advice on automotive pyrotechnics
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BEST OF THE REST
// BYD Atto 3 gets Australian five-star safety rating
Australian-supplied BYD Atto 3 Standard Range and Extended Range models built from November 21 this year 2022 have received the top safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP)
// Retail Next about transition from digital realm to dealership floor says BMW Group MD
BMW Group New Zealand managing director Adam Shaver says the company will begin the roll out of its Retail Next corporate identity programme in 2023 saying it is much more than just a change of dealership furniture and decor.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Porsche is moving fast into EVs: Lessons learned from Taycan
The Taycan was first shown as the Porsche Mission E concept in 2015, and seven years is a long while in “EV time.” Here’s what Porsche has learned from the Taycan since then.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Solterra’s debut at marathon
Subaru’s all-electric SUV turns plenty of heads at a major event in the South Island.
// Ford gets flexible (and stylish) with the new Ranger ute
Ford has just made carrying long loads in the new Ranger both easier and more stylish, thanks to a new rack system it has revealed for the new Ranger ute
// Success in finance celebrated
Check out the winners and finalists at the Financial Services Federation’s annual awards ceremony.
// Top picks target multiple gongs
Trio of models have a shot at winning more than one award at the Car of the Year contest.
ONE LINERS
- Three blokes are flipping an MX-5 for Movember
- Kumho’s new award-winning tyre available in NZ
- Here’s our picks from the next Webb’s classic car auction
- GM CEO says electric vehicles to be profitable by 2025
- ChargeNet appoints Wypych as new chief executive
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
Here’s a couple of recent posts:
- Nismo 400R r33 skyline! Went through auction today and it broke the system because the auction system ran out of zeros
- Customer out test driving cars right now. He has a digital recording device so he can take audio notes
- Who went to AutoTalkLive? Any feedback?
// Current National New Car Deals
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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder
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