HOT TOPIC
// Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 for New Zealand: GMSV shuns local deposits
The gruntiest Corvette has arrived in RHD, but GMSV says keep your chequebook in your pocket for now…
- Stuff Motoring says GMSV shows off Corvette Z06 in Australia video
HOT TOPIC
// Vehicle arrivals downs 37% y/y in January
Vehicle shipments were down 37% year-on-year in January with a total of 14,074 arrivals, according to New Zealand Customs Motor Vehicle Statistics.
- AutoCar says New vehicle registrations weaken in January 2023
- AutoFile says Vehicle imports dwindle
- AutoTalk says Ranger leads buoyant January in Australia
- AutoTalk says MIA: Softer new vehicle registrations in January
- Stuff Motoring says Utes continue to dominate NZ new car market
HOT TOPIC
// The Blue Oval and Red Bull: Ford is returning to Formula One
Electrified F1 powertrain partnership will be a key part of Ford’s global EV plan…
- Stuff Motoring says Ford returns to Formula 1 after more than 20 years
BEST OF THE REST
// Ram completes its 20,000th right-hand drive truck
Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive pick-up.
INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype spotted ahead of production start
A Tesla Cybertruck prototype, likely a new beta build based on updated features, has been spotted ahead of the electric pickup truck’s production start.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Ford slides as CEO says $2 billion profit left ‘on table’ video
The results show Ford is struggling to balance the transition to electric cars from combustion vehicles.
// Honda expects hydrogen to get way cheaper video
Honda has outlined a fresh push into hydrogen, even saying fuel cells will drop in price by two-thirds by 2030.
// Flood pressure on supply
Turners’ Greg Hedgepeth sounds warning as demand for cars set to increase.
// Tower kicks off over 500 flood-hit motor claims
Kiwi insurer Tower is settling its first motor claims related to last week’s flooding in Auckland and other parts of the North Island.
ONE LINERS
- California wants to ban chrome plating
- AutoTalk Weekly Wrap – Episode 43
- Nissan unveils real-life Max-Out concept
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