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May 31st, 2022

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// Polestar 2 sells out, new orders open

Orders for the updated Polestar 2 have opened after strong demand saw current models sell out three weeks following New Zealand’s first Polestar Space opening at 58 Great South Road in Newmarket, Auckland.

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// ‘Difficult’ year for 2 Cheap’s owner

Profits drop after dealerships unable to operate for nearly one-third of the year.

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// Rivian introduces Soft Sand mode to its electric ute

The automaker announced it’ll issue an OTA update, adding a new drive mode specifically for soft sand…

// EV sales rocket but mineral constraints likely

EV demand is soaring but may be restricted by mineral supply issues and other constraints.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Volkswagen ID. Buzz For Hollywood — May The Force Be With You!

Dark side? Light side? The ID. Buzz gives you a choice.

// Anxiety The Problem, Not EV Range

A recent report from the United Kingdom highlights a maturing charging network and a reduction in range anxiety.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Updated SUV promises less drag

Skoda claims new Karoq is nine per cent more aerodynamic than its predecessor.

// Tesla Model 3 gets another Kiwi price increase

After having its prices increased twice in March Tesla has rolled out another price hike for the Model 3, New Zealand’s most popular new electric vehicle.

// Local pricing confirmed for Nissan Z, undercuts Toyota Supra

Nissan New Zealand has announced pricing for its new Z sports car, with the figure notably undercutting its Toyota GR Supra rival.

// WEL Networks joins smart grid group

An international knowledge-sharing partnership of distribution network operators and community energy enterprises and organizations has been officially launched

// Promising results for MTF

Finance company reports a half-year profit of $4.3 million as operational costs

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// Current National New Car Deals

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May 31st, 20222022-05-30T22:23:52+12:00

May 27th, 2022

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// Maserati MC20 Cielo revealed as a drop-top supercar

Convertible style comes to Maserati’s speedy little two-door number…

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// Dealerships hailed as ‘legends’

General Motors NZ reveals maiden winners of initiative that puts the focus on customer satisfaction.

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// EV6, C-Class sedan, and VW Multivan get five-star safety ratings

The Kia EV6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, and the Volkswagen Multivan plug-in hybrid have all received five stars in the latest…

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// Dealers excited for new Volkswagen Multivan 7 PHEV

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) general manager Kevin Richards says the 20-strong New Zealand dealer network has given the new Multivan 7 PHEV a rapturous reception,

// Battery swapping steps up

Traditional cable-based EV charging is now being complemented by another solution – battery swapping.

// Toyota to support low-cost hybrid vehicle leasing scheme

Toyota New Zealand has announced that it has partnered with numerous other organizations, including the Ākina Foundation,

// Jeep Grand Cherokee L sure is Grand

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has landed in New Zealand, the first few examples making their way to dealers this week and the first shipment of vehicles arriving soon.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Watch Lucid Air Set New Hypermiling Record Of 687 Miles (1,106.2 kilometers)

This is claimed to be a new world record for the longest range achieved by a production electric vehicle on public roads.

// China Electric Car Market — 29% Market Share In April!

BYD achieves record month in Covid-disrupted market Plugin vehicles continue to be all the rage in the Chinese auto market.

// Over 300 battery gigafactories in the global pipeline

As EV demand steadily grows, automakers and their suppliers are wisely hustling to increase battery production capacity—

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// The gut-busting BMW iX M60 is coming here

The all-electric BMW iX M60 is coming here as the most powerful iX, boasting 455kW and 1100Nm.

// Award for EV transition tech

Another international award has come for Wellington-based Critchlow Geospatial with its SwitchMyFleet tool for EV transition…

// Auditor shortage stalls industry meeting

VIA forced to push back its AGM after running into delays with auditing

// Innovation-led growth to boost business potential

Hundreds of New Zealand companies are set to benefit from the launch of two new grants aimed at fuelling firms that want to innovate.

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May 27th, 20222022-05-27T07:38:01+12:00

May 26th, 2022

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// Nissan attempting to drive EV from North to South pole

It sounds like another awesome Top Gear stunt, but Nissan is attempting to drive the 17,000-mile journey in, of all things, an Ariya EV.

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// Electric BMW iX M60 pricing revealed

The BMW iX M60, offering up to 566km range (WLTP) and priced from $238,900 (excluding on-road costs), is due mid-2022.

// Skoda updates the Karoq with lower emissions and fresh looks

The Karoq small SUV is more efficient than before thanks to tricky aero updates.

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// Ford Bronco Raptor to outmuscle the Ranger Raptor

The Bronco Raptor will outmuscle the Ranger Raptor by about 20kW, despite both using the same engine.

// NZ Electro Mobility Summit in August

Transitioning to a carbon-free future for New Zealand’s transport system is the focus of the New Zealand Electro Mobility Summit

// EV Torque – What about all those batteries?

When EVs first began to attract attention here, the number one concern for most was ‘range anxiety.

// Polestar invests in fast-charging battery firm

Polestar has made its first financial investment in another company, becoming a shareholder in Israel-based extreme fast charging pioneer StoreDot

// Slow start to year for sales

Automotive industry biggest loser in retail over first quarter of 2022.

// Chinese GWM Ballet Car electric Beetle slammed as ‘blatantly sexist’

An electric car that claims to “love women more” has been derided as “blatantly sexist”…

// Port defends ‘minor’ delays

South Island site says it is “always striving to accommodate”

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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May 26th, 20222022-05-25T22:36:16+12:00

May 25th, 2022

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// Turners delivers record earnings

The Tina from Turners campaign has helped build automotive group’s inventory of locally owned cars and beat supply-chain woes.

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// Mercedes teases electric four-door Taycan fighter video

Mercedes-AMG isn’t content in leaving the four-door electric game to the likes of Porsche, Audi and Tesla, and it’s cooking up something serious to join in with.

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// Subaru WRX heralds new brand era

The new Subaru WRX range heralds a new performance era for the brand as it begins…

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// Shell rocked as senior consultant Caroline Dennett resigns over environmental concerns

She accuses Shell of “ignoring all the alarms and dismissing the risks of climate change and ecological collapse”…

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// Skoda announces pricing, spec for updated Karoq

Skoda’s mid-size crossover, the Karoq, has been given its first update four years after it first debuted on the Kiwi market.

// Emissions plan faces ‘challenges’

VIA sounds warning over availability of EVs but welcomes scrappage scheme trial.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Electric Dragsters Are Making Big Progress

A few weeks ago, Holley’s MotorLife blog covered an electric vehicle doing something we typically associate with combustion: dragsters.

// Musk Says Teslas Will Be Fully-Autonomous, Not Require Driver Next Year

It wouldn’t be the first time the Tesla boss was wrong about this topic, though, so don’t hold your breath.

// Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas’ energy market

Tesla has filed to change rules for grid operators in Texas in order to enable anyone with solar and batteries, including residential homeowners, to participate in the state’s energy market.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Ex-port boss denies charges

Tony Gibson and Ports of Auckland face court following stevedore’s death.

// Volkswagen faces court case to eliminate polluting cars by 2030

Volkswagen is being taken to the German courts over emissions by an organic cattle-and-grain farmer.

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  • Watch: $5M Bugatti Bolide displays its 1,360kW roar at Lake Como
  • Tesla hack allows thieves to access and steal cars within seconds
  • Rare Shelby Cobra CSX4000 hits the auction block
  • Aston Martin Bulldog is the youngest car to ever win Concours

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// Current National New Car Deals

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May 25th, 20222022-05-24T22:38:06+12:00

May 24th, 2022

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// BMW M4 CSL is a road car for the track and it’s coming to NZ

New Zealand will receive BMW’s limited edition M4 CSL later this year.

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// Blackwells Mazda crowned dealer of the year

For the third year on the trot, Christchurch dealership Blackwells Mazda has claimed the brand’s Dealer of the Year award.

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// Driver must stand trial for deadly Tesla crash in California

There is enough evidence to try Kevin George Aziz Riad, 27, on two counts of vehicular manslaughter in a 2019 crash, a …

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// BMW prepares for all-electric sedan

The BMW i7 xDrive60 is bigger than previous-generation 7 Series models.

// Vehicle spending expected to slow

The vehicle retail industry is unlikely to escape the impact of rising mortgage rates, a result of moves to slow New Zealand’s busy economy and resulting in inflation.

// Dealer ordered to pay almost $10,000 over faulty Jaguar

A Napier car dealer has been ordered by the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal to pay a customer $8796.23 some four years after it sold a customer a 2006 Jaguar S-Type.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Could Hydrogen Be The Victor In UK’s Hydrogen Vs. Electric Truck Probe?

The UK government has launched a £200 million investigation into the future of its…

// Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta Version 10.12 Shows Significant Progress

This big update is the first one for some time and it promises more confidence for the software and new features.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Einride E-Trailer concept shown

Autonomous EV freight company Einride introduced its new E-Trailer concept along with new software and hardware products

// Video: Ministers see Tranzit e-bus progress

Transport minister Michael Wood and climate change minister James Shaw checked out electric bus developments at Tranzit’s Rongotai depot in Wellington.

// Greenhouse gas tracker developed for Christchurch

A ‘Greenhouse Gas Emission Tracker’ tool created by the Christchurch City Council allows people to see how the district is tracking across different emission sources,

// Mercedes to cut lower-price models amid drive into luxury

Mercedes-Benz has said it will drop some of its cheaper models and focus on the more profitable luxury end of the market.

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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.

May 24th, 20222022-05-23T22:49:31+12:00

May 23rd, 2022

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// Who bought the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR that sold for a record-breaking $142 million?

A road-racing car built by Mercedes-Benz in 1955, and kept by them ever since has been secured by British expert Simon Kidston for a client.

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// Mercedes launch luxurious Mythos brand and cuts back on entry-level models

Mercedes is launching an ultra-exclusive brand that will sit above the Maybach moniker and be only for those with lots…

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// Vehicle Shipping and Logistics Experts

Autohub has been recognised as one of the world’s best motor vehicle logistics companies, offering the easiest way to import and export your vehicle, wherever you are in the world. We transport your vehicle securely and efficiently, delivering it straight to your door.

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// BMW’s 405kW M4 CSL confirmed for New Zealand

It’s been over 50 years since a BMW first wore the ‘CSL’ badge, and over two decades since the last one, but we can finally confirm that the epic CSL is making a return for the newest-generation M4 coupe.

// Mercedes-AMG unveils Taycan rival in concept form

Mercedes-Benz continues to release more vehicles teasing its electric future.

// NZ not considering 24-month WoFs but will be looking at updating the test

The Ministry of Transport is not considering switching to 24-month Warrant of Fitness inspections but will soon examine if the…

// Watch: Ford reveals the all-new Ranger! Zooming with DRIVEN EP88

This week on Zooming with DRIVEN, we’re talking about the all-new Ford Ranger that broke cover in NZ for the first time… at a boat show. David went along to check it out, so he gives us the inside scoop. He also talks about the new Range Rover Sport.

// Kia investing big time into electric vans and PBVs

Kia sees electric vans and purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) as its next business venture.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Renault Scénic Vision EV concept: Fuel-cell range extender enables smaller, lighter battery

The roomy people-mover gets nearly 500 miles of range from a battery pack the size of a base Nissan Leaf—thanks to an additional hydrogen fuel cell.

// GM patent: Electric trucks could charge other EVs during fast-charging, with dual ports

Electric vehicles have the potential to become mobile power banks for our houses and worksites. But as more scenarios become viable, would two ports be better than one?

IN OTHER NEWS

// VW’s answer to Rivian raises questions video

Volkswagen’s plans to revive the long-dormant Scout brand for the U.S. market raises a number of questions.

// Lockdown in China dents Polestar’s global sales forecast

The government COVID-19 lockdowns in China have forced Polestar to reduce its anticipated 2022 sales forecast from 65,000 units to approximately 50,000.

// Port appoints permanent boss

Acting chief executive at Lyttelton lands role long term and pledges company will learn from recent port tragedy.

// Hacker finds a way to unlock Tesla models, start cars

A hack effective on certain cars, including Teslas, could allow a thief to unlock a vehicle, start it and drive away, according to security researchers.

// Budget extends fuel tax cuts

Government says providing motorists with two more months of relief at the pumps will cost $235m.

// Changes for finance group

Heartland announces two key executive appointments set to come into effect from August.

// Mercedes-Benz announces recall for nearly 2000 cars in NZ

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has confirmed a recall of nearly 2000 cars built between 2005 to 2013.

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  • Prodrive is restomodding the best year of Impreza
  • Dissecting the scrappage scheme and more: Auto Media Group live weekly wrap
  • Climate change plan: High-emitting vehicles to be banned, electric vehicle scheme under $4.5 billion plan
  • DRIVEN CAR QUIZ: Can you beat our so-called experts?

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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.

May 23rd, 20222022-05-23T01:50:06+12:00

May 20th, 2022

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// Little for EVs in Budget 2022

Budget 2022 released by finance minister Grant Robertson doesn’t have much for EVs.

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// Brake woes spark luxury recall

Mercedes-Benz NZ raises alert over 1,982 vehicles because of corrosion problem.

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// Ineos Grenadier orders open for July production

Ineos Automotive has opened its order books for the Grenadier 4X4 and launched its full online…

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// BMW confirms NZ 3 Series Sedan and Wagon line-up

BMW will launch the latest version of its 3 Series Sedan and Wagon in New Zealand later this year.

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// Bentley’s first EV could produce 1,044kW

Bentley CEO, Adrian Hallmark, recently hinted that the automaker’s first electric vehicle will pack a punch, and might produce a massive 1,044kW of power.

// Argo rolls outs driverless operations in two U.S. cities

Autonomous vehicle technology company Argo AI has started driverless operations in two of the eight cities it is developing its technology.

// Mercedes-Benz’s wild vision for its future cars

The modern car interior is already more than just a cozy place to sit while getting from A to B.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// GM-based Prologue electric SUV teased: First Honda EV for widespread US availability

Honda has released a sketch of its upcoming fully electric SUV, to be called Prologue, and arriving in 2024.

// New Zealand Is Becoming The Norway Of The Pacific

Government rebates, cash for clunkers programs, and congestion fees? New Zealand is doing a lot of things right!

// China Clones Classic Mini, Wants To Bring It Back As An EV

The original Mini went out of production in the year 2000, but now they want to revive it in China to sip on electrons.

IN OTHER NEWS

// All-new Range Rover Sport revealed: the performance should be electric

Electrified powertrains star in the new Range Rover Sport. Core six-cylinder engines open the line, but there will be Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) available straight away and a full Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for 2024.

// Dealer hosting prospective used EV buyers

Scores of EV owners are expected to attend a gathering at Auckland City Electric Vehicles (ACEV)…

// Hyundai and Kia set to spend $26 billion on EVs

Hyundai and Kia have confirmed they will spend a huge amount of money on EV production in South Korea.

// EU ICE ban from 2035 a step closer

The European Union (EU) is closer to banning the sale of new internal combustion engines (ICE)…

// Charging market gets Jolt

Australian company rolling out fast and free EV charging at stores around NZ.

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  • Mercedes G-Class EV will offer optional silicon anode chemistry battery pack
  • Check out the DeLorean EVolved’s rear end in new teaser video
  • Renault NZ drops the Zoe after zero-star safety rating, leaving it EV-less
  • Cummins is working on a 15-litre hydrogen engine video
  • Aussie franchise dealers considering used imports?

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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.

May 20th, 20222022-05-20T01:13:51+12:00

May 19th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// JOLT to install free EV chargers around NZ

Australian company JOLT is installing several free electric vehicle chargers around Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch later this year.

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// Boost your accessory sales!

Auto+Aid Long Life Ceramic Polish is the trick pre-owned dealerships have been missing.

An easy-to-sell accessory with massive value to customers. All the benefits of a ceramic coating – in an easy-to-apply polish form.

  • Ideal for the pre-owned vehicle or “paint only” customer
  • 30-minute application Ceramic Polish – Your groomers will love it!
  • Complimentary Auto+Aid Car Cleaning Pack worth over $80 RRP
  • 24-month warranty backed by Newcoat International
  • Super easy accessory sale

It’s such a quick and easy option for your customers, you’ll find yourself pitching Auto+Aid every time. Your customer gets easy cleaning, and they don’t need to polish their car. It’s a low cost/high margin product – everyone wins.

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// Renault NZ confirms record sales, market optimism amid new model

The local arm of French carmaker Renault aims to further improve its New Zealand market position, with the recent introduction of a new nameplate; the Arkana.

// F-150 Raptor could be coming with GT500 engine

Ford looks to be fitting the supercharged 5.2-liter from a Shelby GT500 in the upcoming F-150 Raptor R.

// Renault NZ drops Zoe from line-up following ANCAP result

Renault New Zealand has dropped the fully electric Zoe from its line-up, following the zero-star safety rating the model received from ANCAP in December last year.

// Updated BMW 3 Series revealed NZ line-up announced

BMW has shown off the first images of its updated 3 Series in sedan and wagon (Touring) form, with the marque’s local arm announcing that the model will launch in New Zealand later this year

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// Stella Vita electric RV aims to get the most miles from solar

With solar panels, aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, the RV only needed two charging stops en route across Europe.

// Hydrovolt Launches Europe’s Largest EV Battery Recycling Plant

It has the capacity to process about 12,000 tons of battery packs per year (equivalent to 25,000 battery packs).

IN OTHER NEWS

// Much more to come from Maserati

Maserati has revealed that its new MC20 spyder will adopt the name Cielo, and will debut next week.

// Fund launched to fix transport woes

Agency makes $15 million available for innovators to come up with solutions for sector.

// Electric Vehicles will drive low emissions future

The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric.

// Rivian sold Wall Street on an electric pickup. Then reality hit.

After Rivian’s sparkling debut, the stock market has taken a dim view of its prospects and supply chain disruptions have slashed its production estimates.

// Iconic Russian car brand to be revived following Renault sale

Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault’s operations in the country and resurrect a Soviet-era auto brand, officials said Monday,

// Mercedes G-Class EV will offer optional silicon anode chemistry battery pack

Mercedes has announced that the new G-Class EV will offer an optional battery pack that uses silicon anode chemistry.

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.

May 19th, 20222022-05-19T01:18:43+12:00

May 18th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Scrap-and-replace scheme should extend to everyone, says MTA

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the Government needs to extend its recently announced scrap-and-replace EV scheme to all New…

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HOT TOPIC

// Ford considers bringing back the Thunderbird

Ford is considering bringing back the Thunderbird, as insiders reportedly claim the classic will be revived as a new grand touring coupe to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette.

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// Lexus NX range awarded 5-Star ANCAP safety rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has awarded a 5-Star safety rating to all petrol, hybrid, and PHEV variants of the all-new Lexus NX.

// More on this 

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// Iconic Russian car brand to be revived following Renault sale

Russia will take control of French car manufacturer Renault’s operations in the country and resurrect the iconic Soviet-era auto brand Moskvich.

// More on this 

SPONSORED BY NEWCOAT

// Boost your accessory sales!

Auto+Aid Long Life Ceramic Polish is the trick pre-owned dealerships have been missing.

An easy-to-sell accessory with massive value to customers. All the benefits of a ceramic coating – in an easy-to-apply polish form.

  • Ideal for the pre-owned vehicle or “paint only” customer
  • 30-minute application Ceramic Polish – Your groomers will love it!
  • Complimentary Auto+Aid Car Cleaning Pack worth over $80 RRP
  • 24-month warranty backed by Newcoat International
  • Super easy accessory sale

It’s such a quick and easy option for your customers, you’ll find yourself pitching Auto+Aid every time. Your customer gets easy cleaning, and they don’t need to polish their car. It’s a low cost/high margin product – everyone wins.

BEST OF THE REST

// McLaren and BMW could reunite for EV supercar development

McLaren is reportedly working on a deal that will see it partner with BMW and develop its first all-electric supercar…

// ChargeNet lauds new 75kW rapid charger

ChargeNet expects its first Tritium-made 75kW RTM EV charger to be installed in Ravenswood, Christchurch, by…

// VW dealers upset about the Scout EV revival

It was revealed last week that Volkswagen Group is bringing back the Scout name with two new electric off-road ute and SUV models.

INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS // TODAY’S BEST STORIES

// US: Hyundai Motor Group “Breaks From BEV Pack” In Q1 2022

The South Korean group became the second biggest player in the BEV segment.

// Largest EU battery recycling plant comes online – enough for all of Norway’s batteries

Hydrovolt, the largest battery recycling plant in Europe, has started operations in Fredrikstad, Norway.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Tesla limits Cybertruck reservations to North America

Tesla has stopped reservations for the Cybertruck in Europe and Asia, now only taking reservations for…

// Covich to lead Scania NZ business transformation department

Scania New Zealand has announced the creation of a new business transformation department which will help the heavy commercial brand plan.

// Uber to install EV Hub

Uber has announced a suite of new product innovations, including ways they are pushing for a sustainable future via a virtual event

// Hargadons head to EV shows in Europe

Hadley and Alana Hargadon of Auckland City Electric Vehicles are visiting EV-related shows in Germany and…

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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.

May 18th, 20222022-05-18T02:14:33+12:00

May 17th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Emissions Reduction Plan revealed: EV rebates extended, goals confirmed

The coalition has unveiled its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), a move that prime minister Jacinda Ardern…

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// Have your say on automated vehicles

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is seeking feedback on a document that looks at the future impact of automated vehicles

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// Reservations available online

Buyers of Everest and Ranger can shop at their leisure with Ford NZ.

// UK looking at making extending vehicle inspections from 12 months to 24

The United Kingdom is planning to make car inspections a 24-month occurrence for modern cars rather than yearly.

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// Advice For EV Startups From Tesla Co-Founders JB Straubel & Elon Musk

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// Are nickel-based batteries on the way out?

Is a new standards war—or rather, a chemistries war—developing?

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// Subaru might be considering a locally tuned WRX STI video

Subaru Australia is reportedly considering building an STI-spec WRX, something that we’d be quite interested in.

// Mercury says it can power 375,000 electric vehicles

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// Green list for skilled migrants

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// EU ICE ban from 2035 a step closer

The European Union (EU) is closer to banning the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger and light commercial vehicles by 2035,

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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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