HOT TOPIC
// Tesla to invest $US3.6 billion into battery and truck production in Nevada
Tesla has announced it will invest a sum of $US3.6 billion ($NZ5.5 billion) into its Gigafactory in Nevada in order to ramp up battery and Semi truck production.
- EVs and Beyond says Tesla to expand Giga Nevada
HOT TOPIC
// Brokerage acquisition boosts MTF Finance consumer offer
MTF Finance says it has strengthened its consumer offering by purchasing online brokerage, Lending People.
- AutoCar says MTF Finance acquires fintech company the Lending People
- AutoFile says MTF secures fintech deal
BEST OF THE REST
// Govt books good to meet economic challenges
The latest update on the government accounts shows New Zealand is in a solid position to meet global economic challenges and support Kiwis facing cost of living pressures, which should encourage the automotive industry.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Activesphere concept imagines a stylish electric Audi Allroad pickup
The sphere concepts include the Skysphere, Grandsphere, and Urbansphere and represent Audi’s four “rings” of the future. But it’s the Activesphere that looks ready for America.
IN OTHER NEWS
// GM celebrates Corvette’s 70th with electrified AWD E-ray
The Chevrolet Corvette made its debut in New York city more than 70 years ago and to mark the occasion General Motors is introducing the 2024 E-ray.
// Protecta Insurance appoints new head of automotive for New Zealand
Protecta Insurance New Zealand Limited has with immediate effect, appointed Bart Taylor as its new head of automotive for the country.
// BMW boost for EV chargers
Company announces partnership with charge point operator as part of its goal to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
// Annual inflation stuck at 7.2%
Breakdown of figures reveals prices for the purchase of vehicles increased by 2.6 per cent in the year to December.
ONE LINERS
- Porsche Vision 357 is a modern interpretation of the 356
- Bentley unveils one-off Continental GT to celebrate R-Type’s 70th birthday
- How does NZ’s taste in cars compare with the rest of the world?
- BMW M3 CS revealed: leery lightness for special version of super-sedan
- This solar-powered car promises free driving
- Climate activists target Toyota, BMW with hundreds of fake billboards
- Tesla’s Autopilot system tumbles in self-driving safety ratings
- Geely Group enjoys 4.7% aggregate sales growth in 2022
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.
// The Full Brief is For Sale
A new project for 2023 means I may need to sell the Full Brief. It’s a great little side business for someone interested in the automotive industry, and there’s loads of potential to grow.
- For more information email me at dan@thefullbrief.nz