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February 2nd, 2022

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// Skoda unveils Enyaq Coupe iV with chopped roofline and RS variant

While Kiwi fans of the brand continue to patiently wait for the standard Enyaq iV’s formal arrival, Skoda has gone ahead and released the model’s next incarnation; an inevitable SUV coupe.

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// Potential RUC changes on the way

The Ministry of Transport is seeking feedback on potential changes to the Road User Charges (RUC)…

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// BMW appoints new Asia Pacific head of financial services

The BMW Group has appointed Mike Wetherell as its regional chief executive of financial services for…

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// Triton sees off rivals

Mitsubishi dominated New Zealand’s market for new commercials in January by having the top model and being the best-selling marque.

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// Top electrified vehicle picks for 2021

More electrified vehicles arriving into the new car market in 2021 made choosing the best battery…

// GM wants to topple Tesla, become electric car world leader

General Motors have come out swinging at US electric vehicle leaders Tesla, believing they can assert themselves as the number one seller by 2025.

// Dealer numbers on the slide

The number of dealers in New Zealand tumbled by 14 last month and stood at 3,042 at the end of January, according to figures from the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR).

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// BMW i3 production stops July

BMW will replace its first electric model the BMW i3 after nine years of production and about 250,000 sold with its new electric iX1 and second-generation Mini Electric.

// Toyota says future outlook remains uncertain

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says the outlook for both COVID-19 and parts supply trends remain uncertain…

// Tutukaka fast charger online

Tutukaka’s 25kW DC EV fast charger is in business, the first of three such chargers to…

// More EV owners able to plug non-Teslas into Tesla Superchargers

As previously reported, Tesla is in the midst of rolling out a program to multiple countries that will allow owners of non-Tesla electric vehicles to plug their vehicles into the manufacturer’s network of Superchargers.

// It’s not all one-way traffic for China’s EV makers

Ask a Chinese EV owner what helped them choose an electric car over a gas guzzler, and price is invariably near the top of the list.

// Offshore vessel charging station launched

Offshore vessel electric charging will be provided by Stillstrom, a new venture company launched by Maersk…

// The Classic 350 is Reclassified

Now in its 120th year, Royal Enfield has rejuvenated the somewhat younger Classic 350 for a smoother and more refined ride experience.

// ECL powers up e-bus and EV fleet charging

ECL Group is expanding its e-mobility portfolio, while also supplying charging hardware for public transport operators…

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February 2nd, 20222022-02-01T22:54:30+13:00

1st February 2022

SHORT AND SWEET TODAY

// Shaky start for Stellantis bid to grab larger China stake

Moves by carmaker Stellantis to consolidate its position in fast-growing China seemed to be off to a rocky start after one of its joint venture partners said it hadn’t been consulted before an announcement of plans to take a controlling stake.

// Import data process upgraded

An automated process has been introduced for fuel-consumption data to be entered in the motor-vehicle register (MVR).

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// ‘Door to door’ with one fixed price

At AUTOHUB we don’t sell or buy cars. Instead, for 18 years we’ve been offering
the easiest way to import and export your vehicles, and we offer a ‘door to door’
service for one fixed price.

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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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

1st February 20222022-01-31T22:25:45+13:00

31st January 2022

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// Gordon Murray unveils ‘entry level’ 11,100rpm V12 T.33 supercar

It took legendary engineer Gordon Murray several decades to release his spiritual follow up to the McLaren F1, the T.50.

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// Alliance announces 35 new EVs by 2030

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has announced it will have 35 new electric vehicles on the road by 2030 including the new Renault 5 and an all-electric replacement for the Nissan Micra.

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// Bentley announces plans to go exclusively electric by 2030

Bentley is the latest brand to announce it’s moving on from the internal combustion engine.

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// ‘Door to door’ with one fixed price

At AUTOHUB we don’t sell or buy cars. Instead, for 18 years we’ve been offering
the easiest way to import and export your vehicles, and we offer a ‘door to door’
service for one fixed price.

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// Ford F-150 reaches incredible 40,000,000 milestone

Those who thought the eternal success of the Ford F-150 might be interrupted by the incoming electric vehicle push are likely to be proven wrong, with the brand’s fully electric F-150 Lightning a sales hit in the making thanks to a tsunami of pre-orders.

// Kiwi car dealers encouraged to register stock now to avoid Clean Car fees

As the government’s Clean Car Standard looms, the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) has issued a notice to the nation’s used car sellers to register their stock now in order to minimize the financial impact to come.

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// Nissan to launch all-electric Micra

Nissan is preparing to launch an all-electric Micra, based on the same EV platform as the upcoming Renault 5 hatchback. The Micra will be manufactured in the Renault ElectriCity centre in France, using the CMF-BEV platform, but designed by Nissan.

// Porsche is testing a new twin-turbo V8 Le Mans prototype

Porsche is testing its upcoming Le Mans competitor for the newly established Hypercar and Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class, and it’s being powered by something seriously cool.

// Entry VIRM amendment effective January 29, 2022

The professional body for the imported motor vehicle industry, VIA, is advising members that fuel data input into an MVR as part of an entry VIRM amendment will now be automated.

// BAC working on hydrogen-powered Mono

BAC has confirmed it is working on a hydrogen-powered version of its Mono single-seater, to push the company toward carbon-neutrality, which it hopes to achieve by 2030.

// Drop in profits predicted

NZ Automotive Investments (NZAI) has advised the NZX of lower-than-expected revenue because of lower car, finance, and insurance sales in December and early January.

// The Insider: Industry insight on the year that’s been, and the one to come

2021 was a transformative year for automotive. Like all industries, it faced unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic, with supply chain issues and shipping delays wreaking havoc

// Harley-Davidson brings top-tier Milwaukee Eight engine to more models

Harley-Davidson has decided to expand its Milwaukee Eight 117-powered offerings, giving the powerplant to eight new models for 2022. The new models include the Street Glide ST and Road Glide ST tourers, the Low Rider S and ST cruisers, as well as no fewer than four CVO models.

// UK factory output slumps

Car production in the UK slumped to its lowest level since 1956 last year after suffering 12 “dismal” months due to the disruption caused by Covid-19.

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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 Calculator

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31st January 20222022-01-31T01:29:28+13:00

28th January 2022

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// Bentley makes big EV investment, five planned by 2030

Luxury car icons Bentley are set to revamp their line-up between 2025 and 2030, having confirmed overnight that it will release five electric vehicles over the period.

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// Tesla posts record profit, won’t produce new models in 2022

Tesla Inc. on Wednesday posted record fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as deliveries of its electric vehicles soared despite a global shortage of computer chips that has slowed the entire auto industry.

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// Act now to beat clean car fees

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is recommending members register vehicles that will attract fees under the government’s feebate scheme before it kicks in from April 1.

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// Marque increases SUV options

Renault New Zealand is preparing for the imminent arrival of the all-new Arkana to bolster its line-up of SUVs.

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// The Toyota Sequoia is America’s alternative-universe Land Cruiser

While New Zealanders are currently getting their first glimpses of the new Toyota Land Cruiser in public, as the first examples hit Kiwi streets, Americans are still grovelling over the decision to cull the Land Cruiser nameplate stateside.

// Clean Car and COVID-19 sees NZAI revenue drop

New Zealand Automotive Investments (NZAI / the Company) has downgraded its profit forecast as COVID-19’s ongoing…

// Range Rover PHEV gets more range

The new Range Rover family is open for orders overseas with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) performance…

// Dealer group shifting to super-site

Armstrong’s has announced it is taking over a two-hectare site in Mt Wellington and will be transforming it into a new dealership for Auckland City Toyota.

// Indian e-scooter brand shares interesting rendering of first EV An Indian e-scooter brand, Ola Electric, has teased its first electric car.

Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, shared a rendering of the EV on Twitter, showcasing its unusual and futuristic design.

// Utes block EV charging carparks

Tesla owners are finding more unoccupied internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles like utes parked in designated Tesla supercharger areas.

// New releases from H-D include CVO models

Harley-Davidson has released eight new models, each powered by the Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin, the firm’s most potent engine.

// Experts say the auto industry is facilitating distraction by overloading vehicles with tech

As technologies evolve, and everything is readily available at the touch of a finger, cars are becoming more and more tech-forward.

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// Current National New Car Deals

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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 Calculator

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28th January 20222022-01-28T01:47:56+13:00

27th January 2022

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// Mini announces plans to start converting classic models to EVs

Reviving classic cars with electric power is not a new idea, people have been doing it for some time now, but it sounds like Mini will be the first official automotive brand to have a go at it.

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// Audi’s new RS 3 a hot commodity

Audi Sport models, which comprise all those with that little RS badge on them, have a keen following here in New Zealand.

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// Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to reveal 2030 EV plans

A plan to triple investment in EVs for more than 20 billion euros during the next five years is reportedly coming from Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

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// Video: Cybertruck likened to ‘stainless-steel refrigerator’

The Tesla Cybertruck’s production might be delayed until early 2023 but that hasn’t stopped a sneak peek video being produced of the “prototype’s” exterior.

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Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

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Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// BMW unveils updated 8 Series, including tweaked M8 Competition

BMW’s big, bruising 8 Series coupe line-up has been given a mild mid-life update across the board for the 2023 model year, with a more-of-the-same ethos on the horizon for the nameplate.

// VW teams with biggest car-parts maker to boost self-driving

Volkswagen is partnering with Robert Bosch GmbH to bolster its automated-driving push and catch up with the likes of Tesla Inc. on software development.

// Clean Car plans will hit deadline – Minister

The government’s Clean Car legislation and subsequent work will hit its deadline the transport minister Michael Wood has told AutoTalk.

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// Dodge is hiring a Chief Donut Maker

Dodge is currently hiring a Chief Donut Maker, who will get paid $150,000 USD to make donuts all year long.

// Toyota, Hyundai see light at the end of semiconductor shortage tunnel

Two of the world’s biggest car manufacturers believe that the semiconductor shortage issues that have plagued the car industry over the last few years could soon come to a close.

// More hybrids in RAV4 range

Marque says model’s fuel efficiency and emissions output have boosted private and fleet sales.

// Armstrong’s moving to Panmure super-site

Armstrong’s has announced it has secured the two-hectare site at 8 Forge Way, Panmure previously occupied by Fleet Partners.

// Industry body offers traffic light advice

Association shares simple, visual guide to help automotive businesses better understand Covid-19 traffic light rules.

// Tesla Model 3 and Model S expected to be recalled in NZ

New Zealand’s most popular electric vehicle and its larger, pricier sibling could potentially inherit a pair of recall notices if recent developments over the ditch and around the world are anything to go by.

// NZ details and specs revealed for the Kia EV6

The new year has started in electric fashion for Kia, with the marque announcing key specification details of the new all-electric EV6.

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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 Calculator

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27th January 20222022-01-26T22:59:04+13:00

26th January 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Ford’s highly anticipated Bronco Raptor revealed as an off-roader’s dream

Despite the fact that Ford is struggling to keep up with demand for the revived Bronco off-roader, the recently-revealed Bronco Raptor is only set to become even more of a hit.

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// ChargeNet reports record-breaking December

December was a record-breaking month for EV charging sessions across ChargeNet NZ’s network.

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// Vehicle spending up $135m for quarter

Motor vehicle spending was up $135 million (27.8%) for the December 2021 quarter, according to Stats NZ.

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Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

Newcoat is not just a paint coating system; it’s a total maintenance solution for all surfaces of the vehicle. Formulated from pure Silica Dioxide, it gives a crystal-clear layer, permanently bonded to the vehicle.

Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Renault signs strategic partnership with Geely

The new Renault Diamond logo The Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and the Renault Group have signed…

// Dongfeng E70 launched with solid-state battery

Fifty Dongfeng Fengshen (Aeolus) E70 demonstration EVs with solid-state lithium batteries have been delivered by the…

// Imported used car dealers reminded about ‘Feebate’ commencement

The professional body for the imported used vehicle industry, VIA, is reminding members and non-members that Clean Car discounts and penalties for light vehicles will commence on April 1, 2022.

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// Kia heralds ‘new era’

Kia NZ has released key specification details of the new, all-electric EV6 range with four variants.

// Electrification “chosen by politicians, not industry” says Stellantis boss

Stellantis’ comprehensive umbrella of manufacturers, ranging from Peugeot, Opel, and Fiat, to Dodge, Ram, and Jeep, represent some of the most active legacy marques on the market in terms of electrification.

// Electricarna postponed

New Plymouth’s big EV event, Electricarna 2022, initially scheduled for Sunday, February 27, has been postponed until later this year because of COVID red traffic light restrictions to help combat an Omicron outbreak.

// Keen for insurance priced according to how you drive?

The world of car insurance is in for an overhaul in more ways than one. The hardware in electric vehicles often requires specific repair programmes, which could impact the way insurers deal with them in the long run.

// China isn’t moving away from polluting cars fast enough

“There are nine million bicycles in Beijing, that’s a fact.” The opening lyrics to that 2005 hit song was a conservative estimate back then, and today millions of those bicycles have been replaced by planet-warming cars.

// Cute retro-neo CB300R freshened for MY22

The CB300R has been updated for 2022, now using 41mm Showa big piston forks up front, and cornering ABS brake control thanks to the addition of an inertial measurement unit (IMU).

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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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

26th January 20222022-01-25T20:53:32+13:00

25th January 2022

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// Dealers don’t expect red light to slow them

The New Zealand-wide Omicron red traffic light system isn’t expected to make much difference to dealerships…

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// A high margin product with ongoing revenue

Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

Newcoat is not just a paint coating system; it’s a total maintenance solution for all surfaces of the vehicle. Formulated from pure Silica Dioxide, it gives a crystal-clear layer, permanently bonded to the vehicle.

Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Shell gives us a glimpse at the future of EV charging

Shell gives us a glimpse at the future, after opening its first electric vehicle charging station in the UK recently.

// Model 3 recall likely?

An Australian recall affecting 7055 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3 and 2014-2020 Tesla Model S EVs for two separate faults may see New Zealand follow suit.

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// Hennessey Velociraptor revealed as an alternative to Ford’s upcoming Bronco Raptor

Considering that it’s one of Ford’s most iconic models to date, it should come as little surprise to hear that the revived Bronco is selling like hotcakes, and the wait times over in America are off the charts.

// Dealer convention rescheduled to June

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association has rescheduled its Convention and Expo to June 2nd and 3rd2022 at…

// Temporary H2 source for Chch mayoral contender’s Nexo

Remember our December story about Christchurch mayoral contender for 2022 Phil Mauger buying a Hyundai Nexo…

// Lamborghini begins its farewell to ICE

Prepare to say farewell to petrol-only power in Lamborghinis, as the company is saying that 2022 will be its last year selling ICE-only powered models as it ramps up electrification across its range.

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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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

25th January 20222022-01-25T04:10:32+13:00

24th January 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Dealership defends online ad

A car dealership has hit out at people who want to be “nasty … and try and start arguments online” after it was found to have fallen foul of the Advertising Standards Code.

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// Tesla driver charged after Autopilot fatality

A Tesla driver has reportedly just been charged with a felony after running a red light with Autopilot engaged and causing a fatal crash in 2019 near Los Angeles.The driver of the Tesla faces two counts of vehicular manslaughter.

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// Suzuki NZ to stay but warns of big Clean Car price hikes

After it said it was assessing withdrawing from the local market, Suzuki New Zealand has confirmed it will be sticking around for the meantime, but it is still concerned about the incoming Clean Car Standard.

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// A high margin product with ongoing revenue

Designed to be easily applied by your valets with minimal training required, plus you’ll get ongoing commissions from customers purchasing refill products online.

Newcoat is not just a paint coating system; it’s a total maintenance solution for all surfaces of the vehicle. Formulated from pure Silica Dioxide, it gives a crystal-clear layer, permanently bonded to the vehicle.

Best of all, there’s a 5+5 year warranty. If your customers can’t remove dirt or stains from the paint, fabric or leather, Newcoat will assist with professional advice and assistance up to a value of $1,500 per event.

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// Chinese F-150 Lightning competitor revealed on Twitter

Pictures of an all-electric ute allegedly created by Farizon the commercial vehicle brand which is owned by Chinese manufacturer Geely Holdings have been tweeted by journalist Greg Kable.

// Toyota production in Japan hit by parts crunch from Covid-19

The shortage of parts caused by the coronavirus pandemic is further denting production at Toyota, Japan’s top automaker.

// Spied: Ford Ranger Raptor spotted testing as reveal nears

The unveiling of Ford’s new Ranger was one of the biggest new-car events of 2021 in this part of the world. And that’s set to continue in 2022 with the upcoming debut of the Ranger Raptor performance flagship, as well as the arrival of a hybrid variant.

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// Go black, never go back: Brabus unveils 800 Superblack beast

You’d think by now that the world would have had its quota of extreme, unhinged Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens. There have been plenty issued over the years, some extracting even more power from the G 63’s eight, some with six wheels, some with neon paint.

// Renault rips up Nissan alliance script for China traction

Renault’s chief executive officer is fed up with the carmaker’s moribund business in China and willing to rip up the script the company and its alliance partner Nissan forged years ago to turn things around.

// AA Buyer’s Guide: AEB moving onto must-have list

The Australian Government has announced that it will introduce an Australian Design Rule (ADR) mandating the fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) in light vehicles, with flow-on effects expected for New Zealand.

// Is MBIE doing enough on Enforcement? Convictions drop

Questions are being asked if government agencies are doing enough to enforce the Motor Vehicle Sales Act as conviction levels drop and complaints to an industry helpline rise.

// Z Energy reports lower retail fuel volumes, commercial transport steady

Z Energy is reporting reduced quarterly retail volumes as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and increased…

// SUV scores five stars on safety

All 2.5-litre petrol variants of the Mitsubishi Outlander have been awarded a five-star safety rating after ANCAP praised the model’s “excellent safety package”.

// One of the first women in automotive design has died

MaryEllen Green Dohrs, one of the first women in automotive design, has passed away age 92. Dohrs graduated from Pratt Institute in New York and joined General Motors in 1950.

// GM expands market for hydrogen fuel cells beyond vehicles

General Motors is finding new markets for its hydrogen fuel cell systems, announcing that it will work with another company to build mobile electricity generators, electric vehicle charging stations, and power generators for military camps.

// Lamborghini working on off-road Huracan to match Porsche’s 911 Safari

Lamborghini is working on a high(er) riding Huracan, designed to do battle with Porsche’s upcoming 911 Safari. Called the Sterrato, we first saw it back in 2019 as a concept.

// Honda Civic hybrid could be a surprise 158kW firecracker

While interest in the next-generation Honda Civic Type R continues to be drummed up (spurred on most recently by an appearance at Tokyo Auto Salon), the imminent Civic hybrid e: HEV is likely to be the more important model for the company. According to the rumour mill, it’s also set to be a pretty quick little hatch.

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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 Calculator

Input vehicle make and/or model to calculate if the car will receive a rebate, fee or sits in the zero band (no change).

24th January 20222022-01-24T03:26:07+13:00

21st January 2022

HOT TOPIC

// Kia confirms NZ spec for much anticipated electric EV6

Kia New Zealand continues to drip-feed information about the fully electric EV6 ahead of its imminent local launch (first models are set to arrive at the beginning of Q2).

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// Toyota adds more hybrid grades to best-selling RAV4 range

Toyota New Zealand is extending its RAV4 Hybrid range with the addition of the Adventure grade and an all-new XSE grade which has a higher level of fit-out than the GXL.

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// Introducing the Hyundai i20 N: The ultimate Corner Rascal

Introducing i20 N, Hyundai’s first light hot hatchback, and the third addition to the N Division. Namyang and Nürburgring-honed to deliver a ‘corner rascal’ flavour, i20 N has plenty of dynamic tricks in its repertoire.

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// New rules drag for dealers

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) says sales of cars reliant on finance are taking much longer to complete since “impractical and impracticable” changes were made to credit laws.

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// ANCAP awards five-star safety rating to Mitsubishi Outlander

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP Safety) has awarded a five-star safety rating the new Mitsubishi Outlander …

// Suzuki NZ says it’s here to stay, but fears rising costs

Earlier this week NZ Autocar covered Suzuki New Zealand’s submission to the government regarding the Land Transport Amendment Bill, and specifically the Clean Car Standard and its likely impact.

// Kia Niro hybrid to bring major change to air quality

Next-generation hybrid cars will automatically shut off their engines near schools to improve air quality for children. Kia is set to introduce “Green Zone” technology in its next-gen Niro range that automatically switches to battery power in pre-set locations, as well as areas saved by customers.

IN OTHER NEWS

// BYD partners with Nuro on electric autonomous delivery vehicle

Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD is partnering with US autonomous vehicle company Nuro to begin producing its…

// GM to broaden electrification using hydrogen

General Motors has announced new commercial applications of its Hydrotec fuel cell technology, including a mobile power generator (MPG) for EV fast charging.

// Feebate scheme draws near

The Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (VIA) is reminding members that the government’s feebate scheme for light vehicles is due to come into force from April 1.

// Automakers develop charging networks for greater EV cred

Frequent announcements of new electric vehicle model launches and multi-billion-dollar funding for electrification programmes have pushed automakers’ commitments to roll out charging networks out of the news.

// Bajaj set to build baby Triumph and Husky models

Things being the way they are in developed countries, it sometimes doesn’t make financial sense to build smaller bikes at home. That’s why BMW and KTM produce respective models like the G 310 R and Duke 200/390 offshore, with Indian partners.

// Mopar announces its at-home wall charger

Mopar has announced that it’s developed an at-home wall charger for EVs. It’s a Level 2 (240 volt) charger that can supply 7.7kW of power and charges roughly six times faster than a Level 1 charger.

// EV fleet grows by 54%

The number of new and used electric vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand was 37,156 at the end of 2021, an increase of 54.1 percent from the same stage a year earlier.

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

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21st January 20222022-01-21T20:45:10+13:00

20th January 2022

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// Open letter to minister on finance

The Financial Services Federation (FSF) has written an open letter to David Clark, Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and his officials outlining what it believes needs to be done to ensure amended finance laws work.

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// Concepts for electric future

Subaru Corporation and its motorsport subsidiary, Subaru Tecnica International (STI), have revealed two electric concept models at Tokyo Auto Salon.

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// Lotus developing EVs

The first performance SUV from Lotus, the Type 132, is due for its world premiere later this year and it will be followed by a four-door sports coupe (Type 133) and a smaller SUV (Type 134) in coming years, Lotus says.

// Honda thinks hydrogen combustion is unfeasible

Honda is pivoting toward a zero-emissions future, but its CEO isn’t convinced by rival Toyota’s efforts in making hydrogen combustion engines.

// Clean Car Scheme woes: Suzuki and Isuzu thinking of leaving NZ

The New Zealand government’s Clean Car Scheme has been the topic of debate recently, with some fearing the potential indirect consequences of the legislation.

IN OTHER NEWS

// Tuning company thinks it’s ‘fixed’ the BMW M3/M4 grille

Even though their initial unveiling took place well over a year ago, the car community continues to deliberate about BMW’s bold new grille design, best highlighted by the M3 and M4.The huge twin kidneys were somewhat inevitable.

// Electricarna shaping up for February 27

‘The Car Man’ aka Philip Brown will be back at Electricarna. New Plymouth’s big EV event…

// Hybrid gets blacked out

Mazda New Zealand has seen in the new year by updating the CX-30 range and adding the SP20 MHEV Blackout Edition to it.

// Rimac will develop its EV tech as a standalone company

Rimac has announced it will spin off its engineering division into a standalone entity called Rimac Technology to develop EV tech for the new Bugatti Rimac company as well as third-party manufacturers.

// Toyota expects to miss annual output goal on chip disruptions

Toyota said it is unlikely to reach its goal of manufacturing 9 million cars this fiscal year through March due to persistent chip shortages.

// NZ pricing and specs revealed for new Renault Arkana

Renault New Zealand had revealed the pricing and specifications for the new Arkana, which is set to hit NZ shores in 2022.

// Kia EV6 specs revealed ahead of second-quarter NZ launch

Kia has announced key specification details of the new, all-electric EV6 with the first examples of the new model arriving in New Zealand towards the beginning of the second quarter.

// Morgan’s newest model celebrates its biggest achievement

The 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans was won by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill in a Ferrari 330 TRI/LM. Ferraris dominated the final results, sweeping the podium.

// Call to keep inflation in check

Further pressure is being put on the Reserve Bank to continue to raise interest rates to keep inflation in check.

// Record year for new vehicle registrations

Rising demand for hybrid and electric vehicles helped drive a record number of new vehicle registrations last year.

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