HOT TOPIC
// British consortium working on hydrogen Hilux project
A consortium of British engineering and industry bodies is developing a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of the Toyota Hilux.
- AutoCar says Hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux utes to be built
HOT TOPIC
// Five-star safety rating for the Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra has earned itself a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) after undergoing a series of safety tests.
- EVs and Beyond says Electric Subaru Solterra gets top Euro NCAP rating
HOT TOPIC
// MIA says November registrations reflect Clean Car policy
The Motor Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) says the new vehicle market in 2022 has been affected by changes to Clean Car Discount introduced on April 1, and the Clean Car Standard which is about to take effect on January 1, 2023.
- AutoFile says Clean car laws impact sales
BEST OF THE REST
// Agency revokes WOF authority
Waka Kotahi takes action against company and makes 2,674 warrants of fitness invalid.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Lightyear 0 production starts, claims to be first solar car to market
Contract producer Valmet has made the first Lightyear 0 solar car, although production will be kept to about one a week into early 2023.
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// Kiwi’s with disabilities are 3 times less likely to be employed
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IN OTHER NEWS
// Used imports bounce back
Figures for used cars and light commercials increase in November from the previous month, while the new sector suffers a drop.
// Nelson low emission vehicle share scheme running
A pilot subscription vehicle scheme in Nelson is being run by Bowater Toyota, with an EV and six hybrids among the 12 available.
// Dealer ordered to repay deposit following online auction shill bidding
The Disputes Tribunal has ordered a car dealer to repay a $4000 deposit to a van buyer following an online auction where the price of the vehicle had been pushed up by shill bidding.
// Marque keen to make difference
Test-drive fundraiser across MG’s 14 dealerships aims to provide an end-of-year boost to charity’s coffers.
ONE LINERS
- Hertz adds Polestar 2 to NZ EV fleet
- Eagers Automotive celebrates technicians 40-year milestone
- Tesla Model Y tops new car registrations in November
- Ford Ranger edges Tesla Model Y in November sales
- AA DRIVEN COTY 2022 People’s Choice: Toyota RAV4 SUV voted top by readers
- AA DRIVEN NZ COTY 2022: the AA Safest Car is the Tesla Model Y
HELPFUL RESOURCES
// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group
A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. A place to rant, debate, ask for help and help others.
// Current National New Car Deals
Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.
NOTE: I’m going to discontinue this page in the New Year. If you get a lot of value from it, and want me to continue then let me know.