HOT TOPIC
// Mazda to become fully electric, reveals concept
During the Mazda Mid-Term Management Plan presentation, the carmaker announced it will be transforming into a fully electric brand.
- Stuff Motoring says Mazda’s $17b EV investment set to include an MX-5
HOT TOPIC
// LDV expecting to move ‘hundreds’ of all-electric people mover in NZ
LDV distributors Great Lake Motor Company have launched the all-electric Mifa9 people mover in Auckland today, expecting to significantly boost what has been an otherwise minor market segment.
- AutoCar says LDV builds its EV momentum to cut CO2
HOT TOPIC
// New chief executive for Lexus Auckland City
Lexus of Auckland City has confirmed Sharlene Van Dijk as its new chief executive officer.
- AutoFile says Dealership names new CEO
HOT TOPIC
// MTF Finance 2022 Annual Report signals record sales year
MTF Finance has signaled a record sales year as a result of launching new products have helped grow the company’s profit after tax by 5 percent for the year ended 30 September 2022.
- AutoFile says Profit climbs for MTF
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BEST OF THE REST
// Remanufactured Toyota Sequoia and Tundra coming to NZ
Kiwis will soon be able to get their hands on the two new North American market Toyotas never previously sold in New Zealand, the Toyota Sequoia SUV and Tundra pick-up.
// NZ study: wireless motorway ‘in-lane’ EV charging could be cheaper than fixed stations
Wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging pads under motorways could be a more cost-effective solution than multiple fixed charging stations, as New Zealand’s fleet of plug-in vehicles grows – but only over a certain speed (of charging, not driving!).
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Mobile hydrogen stations may support Hyperion fuel-cell supercar
Hyperion claims its mobile stations can also be equipped with DC fast chargers for EVs and can be repositioned as needed to meet real-time demand.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Mighty electric truck to be displayed here
Hyundai New Zealand’s new Mighty electric powered truck will be previewed at the TMC Trailers Trucking Industry Show in Canterbury November 25-26
// Lack of ’natural justice’ in Clean Car Standard over vehicle delays
A port tug strike in Brisbane could end of costing the motor vehicle industry millions according to industry groups – with reports Waka Kotahi says an extension to Clean Car Standard deadlines is not possible.
// MTF Finance board names new deputy chair
The board of MTF Finance has announced that it has appointed Stu Myles as its new deputy chair. Myles boasts three decades of experience in the finance industry.
// Company posts net $2.3m loss
Financial statements filed by Trade Me’s parent company show loss despite climb in revenue.
ONE LINERS
- Praga Bohema is a GT-R powered hypercar
- EV Pride Day on Waiheke Island February 26
- Eagers Automotive comes together to celebrate employee success
- Stellantis has glut of cars stuck at plant on logistics troubles
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?
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- H6GT Lux From $42,990 SRRP inc GST + ORC
MITSUBISHI
- Pajero Sport VRX – $59,990 – No Clean Car Tax
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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