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June 15th, 2022

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// SsangYong reveals Torres SUV, set to sell in NZ

SsangYong has shown off its newest SUV offering, the Torres, which is all but confirmed to launch in New Zealand.

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// MG Cybersport Roadster renders leaked

When you hear the name “MG,” you wouldn’t be wrong for thinking about a two-seat British sports car with the top down.

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// Dealership adds extra site

Company grows its physical presence but digital activity dominates sales.

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// ZF E-Axle can turn your ute into an EV

German company ZF, well-known for producing automotive parts like gearboxes, has developed an electronic axle that can convert any internal combustion-engined vehicle with a solid axle into a battery electric vehicle.

// SUV sales stay strong

Light cars and medium SUVs boost market share as small SUVs and small cars lose some traction.
Medium-sized SUVs have gained market share during the first five months of this year compared to the whole of 2021 when it comes to sales of new vehicles in the light fleet.

// Tesla Model Y’s August arrival to boost EV registrations

Demand for the coming Tesla Model Y is expected to substantially increase EV registrations with deliveries due from August.

// NZ joins ZEV Alliance

New Zealand transport minister Michael Wood has signed the country up as the 21st member of the ZEV Alliance moving towards more ambitious zero-emission targets.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla is surprised by demand for Model Y in right-hand drive markets, will increase production

Tesla has been surprised by the demand for the Model Y in right-hand drive markets, and CEO Elon Musk says that the automaker will increase production.

// This Fiat 500 EV Is Charging Wirelessly Through The Road As It Drives

Fiat’s parent company Stellantis showcased what it calls “Arena del Futuro” capable of dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles.

IN OTHER NEWS

// AA appoints new channel strategy general manager

The New Zealand Automobile Association (NZAA) has announced Kath Woollard as its new general manager of channel strategy and delivery.

// New BMW M2 to be the last petrol-only M car

It has been confirmed that the upcoming BMW M2 will be the last pure combustion-engined M vehicle.
Head of BMW M, Frank van Meel, confirmed in an interview with Bimmer Today that the new M2 will be “the last M with a pure combustion engine drive.”

// ICE vehicle sales recover

Petrol-power takes out more than half of all new light-vehicle registrations for first time this year as market share of hybrid models cools.

// NZ ‘has to work harder’ for EVs

Industry organization warns challenges remain despite the Minister of Transport’s enthusiasm for trying to boost new imports.

// Transport Minister increasing the push for EV imports

World leaders are introducing climate change countermeasures like the Clean Car Discount in a bid to ease the public away from ICE power and into electric transport solutions.

// How supply-chain turmoil is remaking the car industry

If you want to see how technology and deglobalization are changing the global economy, there are few better places to look than the car industry. Not only is it going through an epochal shift: away from the internal-combustion engine (ice) and towards electric vehicles (EVs).

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June 15th, 20222022-06-14T22:32:06+12:00

June 14th 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Minister on mission to boost EV supply

Michael Wood, Minister of Transport, has traveled to Norway in an attempt to convince carmakers worldwide to sell more electric vehicles (EVs) to New Zealand.

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// This solar-powered car could go seven months without plugging in

Lightyear, a Dutch startup, wants to push the EV market into the future with a solar panel-fuelled electric car, that could go up to seven months without the need to plug it in.

// Volkswagen teases new Amarok again

Volkswagen has shown off the next new bit of its upcoming Amarok upgrade, a massive new central touchscreen.
The unit is the same as the one found in the new Ford Ranger, and will run the same Sync4 operating system with a custom skin for the Amarok.

// Updates available on C8

Model-year 2023 allocation will give owners more options when it comes to customization.GMSV has revealed details of updates and enhancements available on its upcoming right-hand drive (RHD) C8 Corvette.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// MG Cyberster Roadster Leaked, Looks Like An Electric BMW Z4 Rival

MG is finally launching a vehicle worthy of the badge,

// Nearly a third of 2022 US EV buyers are getting a Tesla Model Y

Together, Model 3 and Model Y account for 62.8% of new EV registrations from Q1, while Tesla’s four models together captured 71.7% of the U.S. EV market.

IN OTHER NEWS

// BMW shows off forbidden CSL fruit

BMW has only officially released three CSL-badged vehicles in the 50 years its M performance division has been around, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t played with ideas for others.

// Standards proposed for US national EV charging network

New standards are proposed via the White House to make EV charging convenient, reliable, and affordable for all Americans, including when driving long distances with a national network of about 500,000 EV chargers expected by 2030.

// Video: Scania NZ welcomes first e-trucks

Scania New Zealand is putting two of its first fully electric trucks on local roads and marks our country as the very first outside of Europe to have the new models.

// Korean truck strike could cause further supply hurt

There are fears that an ongoing truck strike in South Korea could cause vehicle supply delays for the likes of Hyundai and Kia.
Truckers have been striking in the region since late last week, in protest of the rising cost of petrol.

// New contender for cheapest EV title

The local boss of Great Wall Motors has confirmed that the Ora and Tank sub-brands are indeed coming to New Zealand.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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June 14th 20222022-06-13T22:27:41+12:00

June 13th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Tesla announces NZ Model Y pricing, deliveries in August

It has confirmed two trim levels for local sale; the Rear-Wheel Drive and the Performance. The former will be priced from $76,200 and the latter from $108,900.

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// Toyota might be bringing back the go-fast Camry

Toyota is working on more sporty GR models, which probably won’t come as much of a surprise. We’ve had the GR Supra, GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and GR 86, and it looks like Toyota will follow those up with a four-door, possibly taking the form of a hot Camry.

// Polestar hits go on Hertz electric car partnership

The partnership will see Polestar supply Hertz with 65,000 electric vehicles between now and 2025, in what Polestar says is one of the largest single orders of EVs recorded worldwide.

// German transport minister opposes EU ICE ban

Germany’s transport minister voiced strong opposition Thursday to plans to ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines across the European Union in 2035, arguing this would discriminate against vehicles powered with synthetic fuels.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Hyundai Launches Driverless Ride-Hailing Service In Korea

The manufacturer is using the Level 4 autonomous Ioniq 5 equipped for its RoboRide service opened in Seoul’s Gangnam district.

// Tesla wants to ‘revolutionize’ service with bigger centers and more specialization

Tesla is launching an effort to ‘revolutionize’ service and aiming to be 10 times better than the competition.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Czinger 21C: world’s most power-dense internal combustion engine car debuts in London

It’s not often we hear the words “internal combustion engine” and “one thousand horsepower” ushered together in today’s age of…

// Aussie dealers dropping the ball: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap

Richard Edwards hosts this week’s Auto Media Group weekly wrap panel alongside AutoTalk news editor Matthew Hansen and industry consultant Graeme Macdonald.

// New electric brand to hit NZ

BYD Auto plans to roll-out five vehicles between now and 2024.

// Europe moves closer to battery and electric auto environment

Europe’s effort to snuff out the internal combustion engine a little more than a dozen years from now just took a key step forward.

// AA BUYER’S GUIDE: The new car shuffle

With the introduction of the Government’s Clean Car Discount from 1 July last year, we started to see a reshuffle amongst the popular vehicle segments.

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

June 13th, 20222022-06-12T22:53:50+12:00

June 10th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// CCCFA lending law reforms coming on July 7

Proposed changes to New Zealand’s controversial Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) appear set to come into effect in July.

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// Ford takes a dig at Tesla with F-150 Lightning accessory

A member on the Lightning Owners forum shared how his electric truck came with a charging adaptor which allows Lightning owners to plug their onboard generator supply into a Tesla’s charging port.

// The new BMW M2 will be the last pure-combustion M vehicle

The upcoming BMW M2 will be the last M car to feature a pure combustion engine, it has been confirmed.

// Flying cars considered for air navigation review

An independent review of New Zealand’s air navigation system will include new and emerging technology and innovative uses like electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft such as Canterbury’s “Cora” Wisk trial.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Tesla Has Over 3 Years’ Worth Of Cybertruck Orders As Demand Grows

Demand for electric vehicles is higher than ever, and orders for Tesla’s EVs are piling on relentlessly.

// BYD: We Will Supply Tesla With Batteries Very Soon

After multiple rumors over the past 12 months, it seems that BYD’s batteries will finally find their way into Tesla products,

IN OTHER NEWS

// Confirmed: Great Wall Ora and Tank brands coming to NZ

It’s been confirmed that New Zealand is set to gain two new Chinese vehicle brands, each being a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors.

// Aussie dealers sceptical of used imports

With the exception of one panel member, a group of used car dealers speaking at the Australian Automotive Dealer Association conference were overwhelmingly not in favour of sourcing second hand vehicles for Australia from overseas markets such as Japan.

// Conference seeks presenters

Annual event organized by ITSNZ to focus on push for zero transport deaths and zero transport emissions.

// Clean Car Programme causing the price of vehicles to rise

Chief executive of the Motor Industry Association (MIA), David Crawford, said the price motorists paid for cars had changed over the past three years, mostly because of new taxes or rebates as part of the Government’s Clean Car Programme.

// Port shelves automation plan

Multimillion-dollar project in Auckland canned due to delays, costs, and timeline to finish.

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  • Defender scores world cup deal
  • Cupra UrbanRebel EV showcased alongside new SUV models
  • EU lawmakers uphold ban on new combustion engine cars by 2035
  • Gordon Murray realizes supercars don’t make money, confirms electric SUVs
  • Tesla owner sues after finding broken jacking points in brand new Model 3
  • Study reveals most loved and hated car brand in New Zealand
  • Polestar 3 promises to be the brand’s first electric SUV

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June 10th, 20222022-06-10T05:56:49+12:00

June 9th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Could this be New Zealand’s new cheapest EV?

BYD Auto will launch in New Zealand in the third quarter of 2022, with the Atto 3 medium SUV and a national dealer network. The Chinese electric brand will be represented in New Zealand by Ateco Automotive,

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HOT TOPIC

// Polestar 3 SUV to debut October

The Polestar 3 electric performance SUV will be officially launched globally in October 2022.

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// Cupra unveils plug-in onslaught, including hatch concept

Cupra, the performance arm of Volkswagen Group company Seat, has unveiled a trio of plug-in vehicles…

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// Great Wall’s Ora Good Cat EV due for NZ launch this year

Great Wall Motors’ affordable electric brand, Ora, is set for its New Zealand debut later this year, with its first model scheduled to arrive in the fourth quarter.

// Ford issues recall for Focus, Fiesta ST over fire risk

Ford New Zealand has issued a recall for selected Focus and Fiesta ST variants over a potential fire risk stemming from an engine oil separator issue.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Fisker says Ocean still coming in 2022, cites Magna delivering ‘out of this world’ product

During its 2022 annual stockholder meeting this morning, Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker shared several updates regarding the company and its progress in delivering its flagship Ocean SUV this fall.

// New Model Finds Best Sites for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a computational model that can be used to determine the optimal places for locating electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities,

IN OTHER NEWS

// Audi runs ‘Scrap Girl Cars’ in Auckland

Audi invites visitors to its Westfield Newmarket showroom to this month change an electric Audi RS e-tron GT from pink to black as part of Audi Global’s Living Progress strategy.

// Large SUV gets four stars

Hyundai Palisade LX2 diesel models currently sold across Australia fail to reach Ancap’s five-star criteria.

// Evnex donates EV charger and installation

Kiwi smart charger manufacturer Evnex has donated a full EV charger and installation to Christchurch’s Pathway Trust to help the charity transition to EVs.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

June 9th, 20222022-06-09T00:03:27+12:00

June 8th, 2022

TODAY’S FAVOURITES

// Bentley unveils new Continental GT and GTC S

Bentley is expanding its GT family with the launch of the new S range, focusing on driving dynamics and visual…

// ChargeNet plans EV charging expansion

New Zealand’s EV charging network provider ChargeNet will install an additional 400 new rapid (50kW) and hyper-rapid (up to 300kW) charging points

// Lender to refund $1.36m

Real Finance admits fees it charged to customers breached the CCCFA.

// Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 recalled, can roll away while parked

The local arms of both Hyundai and Kia have announced recalls for the Ioniq 5 and EV6, respectively, concerning an issue that could result in each car rolling away while in ‘park’.

// Apple CarPlay to take over digital cluster, climate controls

The next big Apple CarPlay update is set to expand beyond the confines of the proverbial central touchscreen,

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS

// Rimac Raised €500 Million In Series D Funding

Porsche participated in the latest round to maintain its roughly 20% share in the company.

// Solid Power begins solid-state battery pilot before testing with Ford and BMW in late 2022

EV-scale solid-state battery cells have come one step closer to reality in Louisville, Colorado, where Solid Power announced it will begin pilot manufacturing of solid-state cells.

IN OTHER NEWS

// First-ever BMW M3 wagon to be unveiled at 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed

BMW M division is celebrating its 50th birthday in style at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed with the reveal of their first-ever production BMW M3 Touring.

// Toyota reportedly considering small Ford Maverick fighter

Toyota has seen the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz racking up sales, and it wants in on the small pickup game.

// Toxic tyre compounds – a big issue?

A study out of Europe indicates vastly more particles associated with chronic conditions in humans are emitted by tyres than…

// Opinion: How Jaguar Land Rover is powering an electric future

JLR’s regional boss on the plug-in future for the brand’s new models…

// Boss to steer port ahead

Anthony Delaney appointed chief executive officer of CentrePort

// AADA panel: Too many leads is not good for business

A panel of industry marketers at the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Conference have agreed that generating…

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

June 8th, 20222022-06-07T23:42:24+12:00

June 7th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

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Very uncreatively named NZ Car Dealers.

A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry, joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

Anyone in the NZ Auto Industry can join. So join today and get involved. If we can build this up to a decent number of people it should be quite entertaining.

SLOW NEWS DAY FOR QUEENS BIRTHDAY

// Ram reveals more about its electric utes

Ram’s CEO has shared more about what’s coming up for the brand in terms of electric pickups, and it seems that Ranger-fighting Dakota revival is still on the cards.

// Carmakers feel chip crisis easing as global growth slows

BMW and Mercedes-Benz both say that the global semiconductor shortage that’s bogged down the auto industry for almost two years is showing signs of easing.

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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once

// Early Days Of Tesla — Elon Musk Interview With Tesla Owners Of Silicon Valley

There’s a new interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk out. Leaders from the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley were invited to interview Elon Musk, and the first part of the interview is now available.

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// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

// NZ Car Dealers Private Facebook Group

A private community for car dealers to vent about the industry and joke about ‘interesting’ customers. Rant, debate, ask for help and help others.

June 7th, 20222022-06-06T19:40:54+12:00

June 6th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// MIA celebrates “strong” car market bounce back

Motor Industry Association (MIA) chief executive David Crawford says the new-car market’s results from May were “strong” in the face of ongoing “production constraints, weakening market conditions and geopolitical factors”.

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HOT TOPIC

// Ford’s next-generation Mustang will be offered with a manual transmission

We know it’ll have three pedals, but the eight cylinders still remain a mystery…

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// Jeep Wrangler flips during a crash test… again

Jeep really can’t seem to catch a break with the Wrangler falling over during crash tests.

// Finance firm forced to pay $1.36m by Commerce Commission

The commission found that Real Finance charged “unreasonable” fees to customers over a seven-year period between 2013 and 2020.

// Toyota quietly drops pure-petrol Corolla from NZ market

AutoTalk understands that Toyota New Zealand has quietly culled all pure internal combustion variants of the Corolla from the local market.

// Surge in used imports

Passenger vehicles and light commercials on the up, while new sector slides.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Toyota’s Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybrids

The system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.

// Tesla has to respond to increase in phantom braking complaints

Tesla has to respond to an inquiry from NHTSA regarding the increasing number of phantom braking complaints that it has been receiving.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Hyundai Palisade handed 4-star ANCAP safety rating

In its final ratings, ANCAP rated the Palisade 79% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection,

// Toyota wants to lead the way on CO2 reduction as well as sales

Toyota New Zealand has announced that it wants to lead the market, not only in new vehicle sales but also reduction of CO2 across their fleet and meeting the mobility needs of Kiwis.

// More choice, less carbon, with new NX, says Lexus NZ GM

We chat to Andrew Davis, GM of Lexus New Zealand, about the new electrified range of luxuriously furnished SUVs…

// Cruise gets approval to operate a driverless taxis service

Cruise, the robotaxi company controlled by automaker General Motors, has been granted permission to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco.

// Could Buick’s electric rebrand see it coming to NZ?

This is the Buick Wildcat EV, which will sadly forever remain a concept.

// GREEN SPECIAL: The quiet revolution around electrification

The sustainable future for BMW is less about the shock of the new and more about the power of choice..

// Baby BMW X1 SUV arriving with all-electric option

BMW has revealed the new X1 small SUV, giving it a smart new look inside and out and an all-electric option.

// The Good Oil: ‘Father of the Corvette’ always wanted a middle child

GM’s desire for a mid-engined Corvette dates back to the dawn of the model…

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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June 6th, 20222022-06-05T19:30:29+12:00

June 2nd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Ute sales rebound as Toyota Hilux leads May new car registrations

After disappearing from New Zealand’s registration data in April, ute registration figures have partially rebounded in May with Toyota’s Hilux topping the month’s table

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HOT TOPIC

// Hybrid-only Lexus RX coming to New Zealand

Lexus has globally revealed the all-new fifth-generation RX, its bestselling SUV locally, which has sold 2632 units in New Zealand since its launch in 2003.

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HOT TOPIC

// Ineos boss confirms smaller all-electric Grenadier in the works video

Although Ineos Automotive’s first vehicle, the hardcore Grenadier, has yet to launch, the company has revealed that it is planning a second, smaller, all-electric model line.

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// Land Rover Defender 130 revealed

Land Rover has just revealed its latest addition to the Defender line-up with the extended body Defender 130. Alongside the…

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// New BMW X1 gets an electric variant

The third-generation BMW X1 has been revealed, along with its first-ever electric counterpart – the iX1.

// How Lotus plans to sell 90,000 Chinese SUVs per year… and still be a sports car brand

‘The brand will remain the brand’ through a massive expansion, say company executives…

// Renault renews electric LCV range

The new Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech with up to 300km range (WLTP) is geared to meet…

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// This is where electric vehicle adoption is headed between 2022 and 2025

BloombergNEF today released its seventh annual Electric Vehicle Outlook. While the study also makes longer-term predictions, here’s where its researchers think electric vehicle adoption is going between now and 2025.

// New solar project will power 100% of Electrify America’s charging network—and then some

Electrify America has entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Terra-Gen, a provider of utility-scale renewable energy projects,

IN OTHER NEWS

// Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Final Edition to send off V8

As the next generation of Mercedes-AMG performance vehicles goes hybrid, a limited run of 999 Mercedes-AMG E 63s are being…

// Polestar launches referral and rewards programme

A Polestar referral programme has launched in Europe (including the United Kingdom), South Korea, and North…

// Stellantis to build new Toyota van in Europe

Stellantis plans to build a new large commercial van for Toyota in its Italian and Polish factories starting in mid-2024…

// Westpac to offer cheaper loans for EVs in Australia, but not NZ

Westpac has announced that it plans to offer lower interest rates to those looking to purchase an electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid vehicle in Australia,

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

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June 1st, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// DeLorean Alpha5 officially revealed

After 40 years since the release of the original DeLorean, the brand is back with an all-new electric coupe.

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HOT TOPIC

// Land Rover Defender 130 revealed

Land Rover has just revealed its latest addition to the Defender line-up with the extended body Defender 130.

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HOT TOPIC

// Colonial on course for record result

Company says Covid disruptions will not detract from ‘strong full-year profit.

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// Rally-bred icon arrives

Fifth-generation WRX “incorporates rich history and lives up to the legend”.

// Hyundai Nexo for Tuaropaki Trust

The Nexo will be used to demonstrate the potential of green hydrogen as a transport fuel, says trust energy general manager David Binnie.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range

Aptera announced that it has now received more than 22,000 reservations for its solar-powered electric car, which get to 1,000 miles of range,

// Nissan US Dealers Told To Stop Taking New Orders For 2023 Ariya

Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta explains that it is better to limit orders to what can realistically be delivered in a timely manner.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Blame the buyers for why the BMW XM is an SUV

If more people bought sedans and coupes, BMW’s M division probably would have made a proper successor to the M1. Instead, it built the XM, because that’s what sells.

// World EV journey aired

Wiebe Wakker will be interviewed about his globe-trotting EV journey from the Netherlands to Australia and…

// ‘Clean gas’ energy source claimed

A tech company says it has made a major breakthrough for a “clean gas” global energy…

// Four-cylinder C 63 hybrid makes debut

The next-generation Mercedes-AMG C 63 made its debut at the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring over the weekend with…

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

// Current National New Car Deals

Updated every Friday, here’s a complete list of current National deals for new cars, utes, and light commercials.

// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

RightCar.govt.nz is the Government recommended website for rebate/fee information. Simply search from the Home page to find a vehicle’s rebate/fee.

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