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March 16th, 2022

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// Ford’s aggressive EV plan kicks into gear with seven European models to be launched by 2024

Ford will add three passenger vehicles and four commercial vans to its European electric vehicle fleet by 2024.

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// NZ police approve Škoda Superb iV PHEV for operational testing

The Škoda Superb iV was the first iV model launched in Škoda New Zealand’s family of electrified vehicles.

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// EV boom fuelled by petrol price rises

March is a boom time for EVs and that’s likely to continue.

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// Jaguar EV batteries to get a second life as energy storage units

Jaguar has announced a partnership with tech firm Pramac to develop a new energy storage unit that makes use of recycled lithium-ion cells from ‘second life’ electric car batteries sourced from used Jaguar I-Paces.

// MIA backs finance law changes

The government praised for action on CCCFA’s unintended consequences, but the association “would prefer it didn’t get these sorts of things wrong in the first place”.

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// Energy, power, cells, modules, cooling: Watch Lucid’s CEO give the best EV battery primer yet

Lucid’s CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson teach the basics of EV batteries while showing off some of the brand’s tech.

// SEA Electric’s global drive for e-school buses

Australian-founded e-mobility tech company SEA Electric aims to continue pushing zero-emissions school buses,

// Agency plans to shake-up fees

Waka Kotahi tells representatives from across the transport sector it will soon be seeking feedback on how to boost funding.

// Li-ion battery alternatives key for storage – IDTechEx

Developments to alternative, next-generation, non-lithium battery chemistries, including redox flow, metal-air, or sodium-ion batteries, are now a regular occurrence.

// Are ICE Vehicles Heading The Way Of CRTs?

Most of our readers are probably old enough to remember the days when CRT televisions and computer monitors were frequently seen sitting by curbs,

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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

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March 16th, 20222022-03-15T22:26:15+13:00

March 15th, 2022

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// No STI variant for the new WRX

Subaru has culled the high-performance STI variant from their new WRX line-up.

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// BREAKING: Jacinda Ardern’s Govt slashes fuel taxes from midnight; half-price public transport

Kiwi motorists will get some relief from soaring petrol prices, with the Government slashing fuel excise duties and road user charges by 25c a litre each from midnight.

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// Aston Martin Valhalla revealed in the flesh in New Zealand

The Aston Martin Valhalla, a 698kW plug-in hybrid supercar, has arrived in New Zealand.

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// Gull to get new owners following $572m bid

Gull Petroleum has been sold to Australian investment company Allegro Funds for $572 million, pending approval from the Commerce Commission and the Overseas Investment Office.

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// BMW Group buys high-performance Alpina brand

Just as Mercedes-Benz bought the high-performance AMG brand and integrated it into its operation, BMW is acquiring the trademark rights to the Bovensiepen family-owned Alpina manufacturing operation which will become a group-owned brand from late 2025.

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// Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home

PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.

// Rivian Announces New Tech Under Development

From a heat pump to LFP batteries, new drive units, 800 V systems, bi-directional charging, and more.

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// SEA Electric enters step van market

Australian electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric is bringing a new product to the step van market.

// There and back (600km) for $85

Drive Electric chair Mark Gilbert travelled from Auckland to the Bay of Plenty and back at the weekend in his Audi e-tron EV and spent $85 on “fuel”.

// Warning over switch to lower-grade fuel

Industry group says trying to make savings as petrol prices skyrocket risks causing long-term damage to engines.

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March 15th, 20222022-03-14T23:42:38+13:00

March 14th, 2022

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// Ducati unleashes the completely necessary Panigale V4 SP2

Ducati’s Panigale V4 was never exactly a slow machine, boasting 157kW in standard trim when it debuted in 2019.

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// Clean car discount details online

Website receives updates to provide consumers with a breakdown of discounts and penalties for cars.

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// Govt announces fixes to controversial CCCFA lending laws

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark have announced that the New Zealand Government is reforming the much-debated Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

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// Tesla Model 3 prices raised following a jump in price of nickel

An increase in the international price of nickel has resulted in the prices of Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys increasing around the world, including New Zealand.

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// Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUV gets electrified

Hyundai has electrified the Santa Fe SUV, giving it hybrid and plug-in hybrid options in one swoop.

// BMW NZ backflips, says local vehicles affected by fire risk recall

After initially issuing a statement saying that locally sold vehicles are not a part of a global fire risk recall, BMW New Zealand has reversed its claims.

// Rising petrol prices fuel interest in EVs

Petrol prices racing towards $4 a liter have further enlivened Kiwi interest in new electric cars, but those taking the plunge are much more likely to find themselves on a waiting list than in a vehicle.

// The Good Oil: The Volvo taxis and the clever tether

Wireless charging your Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is the dream, right? No messing about with plugs, just park up and walk away.

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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.

March 14th, 20222022-03-14T02:07:35+13:00

March 11th, 2022

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// Watch: Volkswagen ID. Buzz unveiled; Confirmed for NZ 2023

Volkswagen New Zealand has confirmed the ID. Buzz, its fully-electric homage to the original Volkswagen van, will land here next year.

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// Hyundai launch plug-in and hybrid Santa Fe in New Zealand

Hyundai has added a standard hybrid and a plug-in hybrid option to their Santa Fe lineup.

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// 1,000HP Hennessey RAM ‘supertruck’ limited to 88km/h for tax reasons

When RAM whipped the covers off the 1500 TRX, it seemed that the brand had won the truck game, no one was going to trump this Hellcat-equipped supercharged super truck.

// BMWs sold in NZ not affected by global fire risk recall

BMW has announced overseas that it will be recalling a significant number of vehicles worldwide regarding an engine fire risk issue.

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// Mazda reveals brand new CX-60 mid-size SUV

Mazda has revealed its brand new CX-60 SUV overseas, the first Mazda model to be powered by a straight-six engine.

// Toyota taking another look at production plans amidst global disruptions

Toyota is re-evaluating its production plans amidst global disruption.

// Dealer calls time on 47-year career

GWD Motor Group plans to expand after snapping up city site.

// Chevy keeping SS range alive in its EV future, chooses the Blazer to be first

Chevrolet looks to be keeping their SS range relevant despite a shift towards electrification, with the brand’s latest announcement confirming the first SS EV is on the way.

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  • Limited Edition Suzuki Ignis Explore from $23,990+ORC

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March 11th, 20222022-03-10T22:50:17+13:00

March 10th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Mazda reveals the CX-60, its most powerful road car, and yet another SUV

After several teasers, Mazda has finally given us the first look at the new CX-60 plug-in hybrid.

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// Rolls-Royce shows off Black Badge Ghost in Auckland video

This is the Black Badge Ghost, Rolls-Royce’s latest attempt at capturing younger buyers.

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// ID. Buzz premiere livestream March 10

Volkswagen New Zealand is inviting people to watch a livestream of the VW ID. Buzz world premiere on March 10, 7 am.

// Volvo to trial wireless car chargers

Volvo will be conducting a three-year wireless EV charger trial in Sweden.

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// Sunday Drive expansion continues with new Mt Wellington site

Unique vehicle dealership Sunday Drive is set to grow next month with the opening of a second dealership in Auckland, this time in Mt Wellington.

// EV registrations climbing in March

About 762 EVs were registered for the week ending March 6 – 310 more than the previous week, according to the Ministry of Transport’s new weekly updates.

// US partnership aids vehicle dealers in customer EV charging education

Qmerit and Chargeway have partnered in the US to help automotive dealers educate customers on EV charging.

// Kia and Hyundai look towards the future of mobility

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have each unveiled their strategic roadmaps to accelerate their electrification ambition and become leaders in sustainable mobility.

// Tech giant and car maker join forces to tackle Tesla

Sony and Honda will work together on next-gen cars intended to woo customers away from the likes of Tesla.

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March 10th, 20222022-03-09T23:22:36+13:00

March 9th, 2022

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// Peugeot 308 voted Supreme Winner of the Women’s World Car of the Year

The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Peugeot 308 as the World’s Best Car for 2022.

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// Hino cheated emission and fuel economy tests to make diesel engines appear cleaner

Toyota’s truck subsidiary Hino cheated their emission tests, falsifying data to make their diesel engines appear cleaner than what they are.

// Counties Energy second-life EV battery tests get good results

Electricity distributor Counties Energy and Australian battery technology company Relectrify say successful milestone results have been achieved from their joint deployment of New Zealand’s largest battery system using repurposed second-life EV batteries.

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// Ford’s new California Special Mustang is less powerful and makes side scoops ‘optional’

The California Special Ford Mustang has had so many redos in the last two decades it is hard to imagine them as ‘limited editions’ anymore.

// Ford and GM spinoffs look likely, but not for a while longer

Ford and General Motors face some pressure from investors and analysts about splitting up their companies – creating new, separately listed entities

// Polestar and MobilityXlab partner

Polestar has joined Sweden-based innovation hub MobilityXlab.

// War in Ukraine could extend semi-conductor shortage

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has already had implications for the motoring world, with numerous brands pulling exports and operations from Russia and other brands on the back foot having to deal with wiring harness Ukraine supply shortages.

// EV registrations bounce back

Ministry of Transport reveals nearly 1,500 low and zero-emissions vehicles entered the fleet last month

// Opel Manta to return as an electric sports car

Opel has confirmed the Manta will return in 2025 as a pure-electric sports car.

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March 9th, 20222022-03-08T22:59:28+13:00

March 8th, 2022

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// NZ Police debuts first plug-in hybrid police car

After confirming last year that it was investigating adding plug-in hybrids to its fleet, the New Zealand Police have shown off their first decorated Skoda Superb iV PHEV frontline car.

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// VIA plugs MITO EV and hybrid training courses

With the increasing number of EV and hybrid vehicles being imported to meet the Clean Car Standard and Clean Car Discount regime,

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// Honda and Sony team up and will begin selling EVs in 2025

Honda, the lads that bought you VTEC, and Sony, the boys who bought you the PlayStation, are starting a new…

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// Kiwis falling out of love with manual transmissions

The motoring world’s ongoing embrace of electrification and semi-autonomous technology is bad news for the once hallowed manual transmission,

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// MG Motor announces NZ prices for facelift ZS EV

MG Motor New Zealand has just announced pricing for the facelift 2022 MG ZS EV SUV which will begin dealer deliveries in the third quarter of this year.

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// Mazda NZ confirms pricing for updated CX-5

Mazda’s most popular model in New Zealand, the CX-5, gets a facelift for the 2022 model year.

// Ford patent reveals hands-free charging tech

But the idea is different from the wireless charging solutions we’ve seen from other automakers…

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// The 400cc inline-four lives again

Chinese company Colove has shown off sketches of its Excelle 400RR, a new baby superbike powered by a 400cc inline-four.

// New PHEV boost for market leader

Marque expects demand for plug-in variants to outstrip petrol counterparts within the year.

// Big battery for Huntly

A 35MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to help charge EVs and back up the grid will be built in Rotowaro Road in Huntly starting July 2022,

// National may repeal ‘ute’ tax

A National Government – if elected next year- may repeal nearly all new taxes introduced under the Labour Government, says National leader Christopher Luxon.

// Added spec and tech for Ducati Multistrada

Last year, the Multistrada V4 became Ducati’s favourite model with buyers. It also scored well with the critics, picking up…

// Tesla Giga Berlin nearly ready

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg could be just months away from starting production now that a key environmental approval has been given.

March 8th, 20222022-03-07T23:37:16+13:00

March 7th, 2022

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// NZ pricing and spec confirmed for Lexus LX

The Toyota Land Cruiser’s more premium Lexus cousin, the LX, launches in New Zealand this month,…

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// NZ’s top utes and cars to have their ANCAP safety ratings expire this year

Some of New Zealand’s most popular utes and road cars will have their ANCAP safety rating expire this year. However, that doesn’t prevent any of these cars from being sold here,

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// MIA President calls government decision ‘a slap in the face’

Cars discharged at Captain Cook Wharf The NZ Motor Industry Association of New Zealand president Andy…

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// Polestar O2 concept envisions new age for electric roadsters

Polestar, the pure-play electric performance car brand, has revealed a new concept car that redefines sports roadsters for the electric age.

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// BMW, Porsche, VW suspend production due to Ukraine supply shortage

The extent of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impact on the motoring industry continues, with several brands…

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// MMNZ says PHEV demand will outstrip ICE in 12 months

Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand (MMNZ) head of marketing Reece Congdon is bullishly predicting demand for the Next Generation Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will outstrip its petrol-only internal combustion engine (ICE) sibling in less than 12 months.

// Can we harness the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change?

Dr. Richard Meade is a Senior Research Fellow, Auckland University of Technology. Many might choke at the suggestion Big Oil could play a key role in saving the climate. But, …

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// Rivian cancels price increases for pre-orders after outcry

Rivian Automotive Inc. rolled back price increases on its debut electric vehicles for existing customers, marking an embarrassing about-face for the EV maker as it ramps up production and seeks to win over more car buyers.

// LiveWire sets ambitious targets

With two new models set to be delivered by the Harley-Davidson offshoot, company officials suggest that within a few years electric company LiveWire will be contributing about one-third of total sales.

// Skoda working on ‘beautiful’ all-electric city car

Like stablemates Volkswagen and Cupra, Skoda is working on a small, electric city car.

// Dip in border activity for cars

There were 7,159 used passenger vehicles imported into New Zealand during February, which is 23.5 percent lower than for the same month a year ago.

// The Good Oil: The most important car company you’ve never heard of

We tend to think of the modern MG that makes SUVs as a “new” or “challenger” brand, and in some respects it is. The rebooted company was only launched in New Zealand in 2019,

// Law changes hit loan rates

Changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) and the new responsible lending rules are impacting borrowers with good credit records.

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March 7th, 20222022-03-07T03:16:19+13:00

March 4th, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Polestar roadster EV revealed

The Polestar O₂ concept envisions a new age for electric roadsters and is the second to reflect the Polestar Precept design.

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// Clean car penalties cut for used imports

Industry body hails government decision after it lobbied the Minister of Transport over proposed fees.

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// Video: Ford to split EV and ICE businesses

Ford is forming distinct automotive units – Ford Model e to accelerate EV production and Ford Blue to continue its internal combustion engine (ICE) side to simplify operations,

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// Ranger back on top, number one in February’s sales figures

After January’s slip, the Ford Ranger has regained the number one spot in the Motor Industry Association’s latest monthly registration figures.

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// Feebate scheme impacts market

Sales of new vehicles set a record for the month of February as the market for light commercials strengthens.

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// Toyota, Ford, BMW and more suspend exports to Russia

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the nation is now experiencing blowback from the motoring world.

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// T7-series Volkswagen Multivan PHEV arriving in May

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand (VWCVNZ) will launch its first electrified offering, the T7-series Multivan plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in May.

// Dealer group pitches IPO plans

Bosses at Armstrong’s are holding a series of meetings with investors as the company weighs up possible dual listing.

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// Megane E-Tech EV gets top Euro NCAP safety rating

The new Renault Megane E-Tech electric has received a five-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

// Boom in-vehicle spending

Strong rise recorded in motor vehicles and parts retailing – up by 22 percent in the December quarter when compared to the three months before that.

// Higher emissions drop needed

Government statistics show pollution from greenhouse gases has yet to record “sustained” declines.

// Ford says it’ll keep producing ICE utes and Mustangs

The end is coming for combustion engines, as more and more governments push for electrification in the hope to lower emissions.

// Stellantis will become electric-only in Europe from 2026

Stellantis has confirmed plans to go completely electric in Europe by 2026 (and 50 percent electric in the US), in a bid to reduce its carbon output by 50 percent from current levels by 2030.

// Hyundai targets 7% of global EV market by 2030

Hyundai aims to sell 1.87 million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) annually by 2030 by strengthening its line-up.

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MITSUBISHI

  • TRITON BLACK EDITION 2WD – $44,990 +ORC*
  • Next Gen Outlander $41,990+ORC

NISSAN

  • NAVARA ST DOUBLE CAB 4X2 – MSRP FROM $47,990 +ORC

SUBARU

  • GUARANTEED FUTURE VALUE AVAILABLE WITH THE NEW SUBARU E-BOXER HYBRID
  • GUARANTEED FUTURE VALUE AVAILABLE ON IMPREZA

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MITSUBISHI

  • TRITON BLACK EDITION 2WD – $45,990 +ORC*

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

March 4th, 20222022-03-04T01:34:02+13:00

March 3rd, 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Watch: Next-Generation Ford Everest makes its global debut

The Next-Generation Ford Everest made its global debut last night. Ford New Zealand will offer three variants of the Next-Gen Everest.

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// EV Jeep coming next year, Ram EV truck to follow

There will be a fully electric Jeep available on the market in 2023.

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// Felicity Ace sinks leaving hundreds of burnt Porsches at the bottom of the Ocean

Everyone’s favorite cargo ship (like you can name another), The Felicity Ace, has sunk.

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// Stellantis ups EV vision

The world’s fourth-largest automotive manufacturer with 14 brands, Stellantis is stepping up its EV plans…

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// A sneak peek at the all-new Mazda CX-60 ahead of its unveiling

Mazda’s new flagship model, the first-ever CX-60, has been confirmed for New Zealand and is set to be unveiled on 9 March 2022.

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// Cutting through the jargon

Toyota NZ has launched a customer engagement platform this week – called Hey Toyota, it’s a way for people to “connect” with the marque.

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// Five new EVs in the pipeline at Volvo

Few brands have shown greater commitment to electric vehicles than Volvo.

// Dodge electric muscle car to have ‘shocking sound’, built to do donuts and burnouts

If there’s one thing keeping muscle car enthusiasts hesitant from switching from petrol to batteries, it’s the lack of sound an electric car makes.

// Call to register fee-attracting cars

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has issued a fresh reminder to its members to register all cars on their yards that are at risk of attracting penalties when the full clean car discount comes into force on April 1.

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// Rivian wants to carve out a huge slice of the EV market

Electric ute maker Rivian has set itself an ambitious target. The company’s founder RJ Scaringe says the emerging electric vehicle maker is aiming to take 10 percent of the EV market in under 10 years,

// MG expands HS Plus EV range with Excite variant

MG Motor has added an Excite variant of its HS Plus EV to its line-up in New Zealand and demonstration units will be available in local dealerships by the end of March

// Ford launches US bi-directional home charging station

Ford has launched its new Ford Charge Station Pro for US$1310, a bi-directional home charging station…

// Dealer numbers keep falling

The number of dealers in New Zealand dropped by 15 last month and stood at 3,027 at the end of February, according to figures from the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR).

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March 3rd, 20222022-03-03T01:41:47+13:00
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