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// Mitsubishi teases a new Ralliart-flavoured concept

Mitsubishi is cooking up a couple of new concepts for 2022, one of which looks to be a proper Ralliart revival. I say proper because I mean it’s not restricted to a look pack.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoCar says Mitsubishi teases new Ralliart model, likely to be an Outlander 

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// Citroen debuts the cutest electric off-roader ever

Citroen has revealed what could be the cutest off-roader ever made. It’s called the My Ami Buggy, and is “one of the many faces that could be developed for Ami.”

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// NZ won’t dump petrol for decades, says leading petrol firm

New Zealand’s vehicle landscape is in the midst of grand change once again thanks to electric vehicle legislation on our shores as well as abroad.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// Tesla no longer taking reservations for 400km/h Roadster

Some four years after it first delayed, Tesla fans are no closer to knowing exactly when the brand’s fully electric Roadster hypercar will be produced, let alone delivered.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// MG ZS T provides balance for mindset coach

Former New Zealand hockey defender Brooke Neal says the MG ZS T is the perfect size for her, as the Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medal winner is almost six-foot tall.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Industry body ready for tough times

Dave Harris is confident the Motor Trade Association (MTA) is well positioned to weather any tough times ahead after bolstering its culture of member support and balance sheet during his time on the board.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Nio takes aim at Tesla with sleek ET5 sedan

Nio has revealed its latest Tesla fighter, the rather sensuous ET5 sedan. The four-door is based on Nio’s new Technology Platform 2.0, joining the likes of the larger ET7 sedan, EC6 crossover, and the ES6 and ES8 SUVs.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Utes top online motor listings

A Toyota Land Cruiser that spent much of its life in the Antarctic and an MP’s trusty old ute have been among the most-viewed vehicles on Trade Me Motors this year.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Prototype electric MotoGP bike hits the track

Ducati has shown off its new V21L MotoE prototype race machine, caught testing at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Online lender in hot water

The high court has granted the declarations sought by the Commerce Commission that Moola.co.nz Ltd engaged in cartel conduct relating to online advertising.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// EV Torque – An electric year

We are edging towards a total of 35,000 EVs registered here. The ‘hockey stick’ growth curve has kicked in, although there’s plenty more to go; to hit our climate change goals we need well north of one million EVs on our roads by 2035.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Action against freight forwarders

The Commerce Commission has filed civil proceedings in the high court against two international freight-forwarding companies.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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// The most popular Trade Me motors listings of 2021 are in

The most popular listings on Trade Me Motors for 2021 are in, and they’re as weird and wonderful as ever.

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// More on this 

• AutoTalk says Trade Me Motors announces top-10 listings

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// Lexus reveals stunning all-electric hypercar concept

Lexus is preparing to take on the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, and Tesla with an electric alternative to the world’s top supercars.

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// Number of deaths caused by car emissions has plummeted says study

The shift towards greener vehicles on a mainstream scale has very much been a work in progress over the last few decades. It started with the introduction of expensive hybrids, which then got cheaper.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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// The 1000km+ Nio ET5 is yet another Tesla Model 3 rival

‘Tesla killer’ has quickly become a cliche in the car mag biz, although mostly for good reason. As Tesla goes from strength to strength, more brands use their products to shape the direction of their future product … sometimes with very few subtleties.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Marque backs electric roll-out

Toyota NZ says it has an opportunity to achieve its objective of “leaving no customer behind” in the transition to a low-carbon economy.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// New LiveWire Models Outed

Harley-Davidson and off-shoot LiveWire are already talking about new models aside from LW One, which is no great surprise because images of some of their future models had already been shown before LiveWire restructuring plans were announced.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Marque celebrates top dealers

Staff at Ingham Hyundai are celebrating after the business was named the marque’s Dealer of the Year for the second year in a row.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// $170k BMW M3 Competition tested for Australian police duties

Once upon a time, having a fast car in the hands of police officers was the only way crooks in hotted-up vehicles would be caught red-handed, but thanks to new technology, those days are long gone.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Regulator issues complaints snapshot

The latest snapshot of complaints lodged with the Commerce Commission by consumers shows little variation in overall year-on-year numbers.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Chief executive departs NZ Motor Trade Association

The Motor Trade Association has confirmed that chief executive Craig Pomare is set to leave the organisation at the end of a near eight-year tenure.“

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• AutoFile says Chief executive quits MTA

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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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// Hydrogen vans coming down the pipe for Citroen and Peugeot

2022 is going to be a huge year for alternative fuels in the commercial vehicle space, particularly in the world of vans.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Changes to safety ratings

Safety ratings published on Rightcar.govt.nz now focus on the impact vehicles have on all people involved in crashes on New Zealand’s roads.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// Watch: Ford drops more images of new Everest ahead of 2022 reveal

After spy images emerged of the 2023 Ford Everest testing in Thailand earlier this week, Ford has decided to get on the front foot and release images of the camouflaged three-row SUV themselves.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// GM plots mass-market EV push under pressure from rivals

General Motors has talked up its electric-vehicle plans for years, and even generated buzz by resurrecting Hummer’s gas-guzzling name in the form of an electric pickup truck. Now comes the tough part: selling mass-market EVs.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Hyundai Motors New Zealand hosts virtual dealer awards

To celebrate the achievements of its dealership network under current pandemic restrictions, Hyundai Motors New Zealand hosted a virtual dealership awards ceremony for its national network to attend digitally.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Company’s market share jumps

Following rapid growth over the past year, Avanti Finance is now reported as the second-largest non-bank lender by assets, loans, and market share in the country by KPMG.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Mini shares big love this Christmas

Mini has partnered with Auckland City Mission to spread big love and cheer among those most in need this Christmas. The news comes as Auckland City Mission records a significant increase in requests for support this festive season.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Audi is working on one last blast for the V10-powered R8

Audi is working on one final hurrah for the R8 supercar, before the mighty V10 makes way for electrification.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Uber drivers assist in design for Arrival EV prototype

Arrival has collaborated with Uber drivers to create a purpose-built EV for ride-sharing services. The prototype moves the brand away from their typical electric busses and moving vans, as it unveils its first car prototype.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Company expansion to cost $33m

CAL Isuzu, New Zealand’s largest independent Isuzu dealership, is building new dealerships and workshops costing a combined $33 million.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Toyota NZ excited by new EVs

Toyota’s announcement of 30 new electric vehicles coming by 2030 has the local arm excited, with CEO Neeraj Lala saying that a full range of powertrains will be critical to achieving a low carbon economy in New Zealand.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Mazda fiddles with the MX-5, again

Mazda has subtly updated its MX-5 for 2022 by adding extra cornering goodness. We weren’t aware it needed any help in this regard, it’s still one of our favourite driver’s cars, but Mazda is not a company to let its engineers lay around idle

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Nissan Newbird, the one-off electromod built to celebrate 35 years at Sunderland

Nissan has been producing cars at the Sunderland plant in the UK for 35 years, and to celebrate, a one-off electromod has been created out of the UK-built Bluebird.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• Harley-Davidson’s all-new Sportster S has launched
• GT500KR: Shelby’s most powerful car confirmed for Kiwi buyers
• What will be Stuff’s Top Car for 2021?
• Katana sharper for 2022

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// Current National New Car Deals

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// Clean Car Calculator

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// Watch: First look at Ken Blocks new ride

Ken Block has teamed up with Audi to make a one of a kind EV for his upcoming gymkhana video, Elektrikhana. It’s an Audi S1 E-tron Quattro Hoonitron, A.K.A., an all-electric drift machine built for Ken Block.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Ken Block reveals ‘Hoonitron’, his new Audi EV gymkhana weapon
• Stuff Motoring says Feast your eyes on Ken Block’s new Audi-flavoured Hoon machine
• EVs and Beyond says Video: Ken Block’s electric ‘Hoonitron’

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// Shelby American reveals 900hp GT500KR, confirmed for NZ

Shelby American, known for tinkering various Shelby and Ford products, has revealed its latest package; the GT500KR. KR of course standing for King of the Road. The release aligns with the brand’s 60th anniversary.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Clean car fees ‘surprise’ used sector

Industry organisations are calling for a rethink from the Ministry of Transport after discovering the penalties for thousands of new and used imported vehicles are set to be the same when the clean car discount feebate scheme kicks in.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// Spied: Ford Everest to get Ranger sibling’s American face

The launch of the 2022 Ford Ranger was arguably the biggest new vehicle launch of 2021 in this part of the world, such is the gravity bestowed upon the best-selling vehicle on either side of the Tasman.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Corvette due next year

New Zealand and Australia will be among the right-hand-drive (RHD) markets to receive the all-new 2023 model-year Corvette Z06.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Teslas join Mevo fleet

Car share service Mevo has launched its Virtual Fleet subscription and added Teslas to its fleet.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Regulator to consider takeover bid

The Commerce Commission is considering an application from THL
Group (Australia) seeking clearance to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Apollo Tourism & Leisure.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// EVs could spark holiday changes

Don’t dismiss the EV when it comes to taking the great Kiwi road-trip. So say Lincoln University researchers Helen Fitt and Niamh Espiner who reckon EVs will go the distance and spark changes in how we take our holidays.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// From oil to green hydrogen

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Refining NZ are set to look into reconfiguring facilities at Marsden Point oil refinery to produce green hydrogen.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Policy expert on the move

Iain McGlinchy is leaving the Ministry of Transport (MoT) after 17 years to join Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Toyota on target for huge January, 800,000 cars expected

After being temporarily crippled by widely reported semiconductor shortages, Toyota expects to hit the ground running in 2022 with a bonkers January month.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// New details emerge about the Rivian R1T And R1S

New details have emerged about the Rivian R1T And R1S, in documents released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• Lamborghini recalls a single Aventador SVJ in the US: here’s why
• Rivian to build new $7.4b electric truck plant
• Audi switching EV focus to rest of its range

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// Toyota president unveils EV double-cab ute

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says it is planning to have 30 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in production by 2030 including passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Is this the first electric Hilux? Toyota shows off EV ute concept
• Stuff Motoring says Toyota reveals full EV range, including a ute

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// Toyota and Lexus unveil a whopping 15 new EV concepts

Turns out drifting isn’t all Toyota president, Akio Toyoda, has been up to recently. During the media briefing on battery EV strategies, he shocked the press (and the automotive world) by unveiling 15 fully electric concepts, giving us a glimpse at the future models of Toyota and Lexus.

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• AutoCar says Toyota and Lexus reveal a jaw-dropping 15 new electric concepts
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// China’s next advance in electric vehicles is a used-car market

China’s efforts to build a thriving market for secondhand vehicles, pretty much from zero, are slowly starting to deliver results, including in the electric car segment.

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// Biofuels boost while Clean Car Package ‘revs up’

The Government will introduce a Sustainable Biofuels Mandate to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the…

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Holiday trading restrictions reminder

No trading is permitted on Saturday, December 25 (Christmas Day) but vehicle dealerships can be open…

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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// Jeep extends offer of special edition Tuscadero pink Wrangler

In August, Jeep produced a bunch of special edition Wrangler’s in Tuscadero pink.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Dodge to replace V8 with turbocharged straight six?

One way or the other, big gas-guzzling engines will go the way of the dodo. The expiry date is different all around the world, but it’s coming, and sooner rather than later.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// McGlinchy moving from ministry to Waka Kotahi

Well-known Ministry of Transport adviser Iain McGlinchy has announced that after seventeen years he is on the move – though he is not going far.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// EVs help Hyundai’s global awards haul

Hyundai has secured a multitude of top industry accolades, with electric models Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 achieving numerous ‘Car of the Year’ award wins and 2022 short listings.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Marque revamps pricing structure

MG Motor has released details of a drive-away pricing initiative, which means what’s advertised is the final price because there are no add-ons or on-road costs to pay.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// The woman behind Lotus, Hazel Chapman, dies at 94

Hazel Chapman, co-founder of Lotus and wife of Colin Chapman, has died aged 94. Hazel played a pivotal role in the creation and eventual success of Lotus, meeting Colin at a dance in 1944 when he was just 16 and she a few months older.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Kaiwaka EV charger to open before Christmas

The Kaiwaka charger should look like this. ChargeNet anticipates that its newest hyper-rapid (300kW) charging site…

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Toyota NZ ‘very interested’ in bringing Tundra hybrid to local showrooms

Yesterday we covered speculation from over the ditch that Toyota Australia was hatching a plan to bring the supersized Tundra to market with the steering wheel on the correct side.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Tritium seals Shell deal

Brisbane-founded EV fast charger developer and manufacturer Tritium has a global framework agreement with mobility retailer…

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Hyundai rumoured to be dumping Albert Biermann, Peter Schreyer

In one of the more interesting rumourmill developments, it’s been reported that two of the characters often credited in part for Hyundai’s rise to the pointy end of the manufacturer food chain could soon be on the outer.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// A CAR CARE: Batteries and the circular economy

AA Battery Service is committed to caring for the environment, with an operation dedicated to supporting the recycling of all scrap batteries by rewarding AA Members and customers to do so.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• Aussie cops get BMW M3 Competition highway interceptor
• Watch: President of Toyota waves hands out the window doing donuts in a Toyota Yaris
• Eight women file sexual harassment lawsuits against Tesla
• Rod Milner Motors hit by thieves
• Morgan reveals V8-powered retro-styled road racer

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// Clean Car Calculator

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// Elon Musk named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’

Calling him a “clown, genius, edgelord, visionary, industrialist, showman,” Time magazine has named Tesla chief executive Elon Musk as its Person of the Year for 2021.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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// Rivian R1T MotorTrend’s 2022 ‘Truck of the Year’

MotorTrend Group’s media brand has named the electric Rivian R1T ute (aka pickup truck) as its…

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// Trio score top safety marks

A trio of vehicles have all been awarded five-star safety ratings following the latest test assessments by ANCAP against its 2020/22 rating criteria.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Spending on vehicles tops $200m

Spending on motor vehicles climbed back past $200m for the first time in four months in November, according to new figures from Stats NZ.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

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// Honda shows off new Civic Type R at Suzuka test

Having issued its first official photos of the next-generation Civic Type R in October, Honda has now followed up with a series of pictures showing its new hot hatch testing at Suzuka Circuit in Japan, giving us further insight into the model’s looks ahead of its impending launch.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// NZ EV registrations well short of goal

The former National government’s target of 64,000 EVs on New Zealand roads by the end of this year will be about 27,000 shy.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Hyundai’s hydrogen Nexo now available to Kiwi buyers

Hyundai’s local arm has keenly hitched its wagon to the push for greener alternative fuel solutions, with its plethora of electric and hybrid models as well as its frequent showcasing of its hydrogen fuel cell Nexo crossover.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Mixed fortunes for vehicle lenders

Car financiers have had mixed fortunes in the past year with many seeing their loan books decrease despite the prices of vehicles increasing

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Chch mayoral contender seeks hydrogen source for new car

A Christchurch mayoral contender for 2022, councillor Phil Mauger has bought a hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo –…

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// VW to spend $3.8 billion on battery hub, sets up separate unit

Volkswagen will invest 2 billion euros (NZ$3.8 billion) in a planned battery hub in Germany as part of a decision to create a dedicated company for the carmaker’s battery business.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Toyota Tundra set to come to Down Under?

Barely a month after rumours flowed that Ford is plotting to bring the F-150 to Australasia for the first time, there’s now rumours that Toyota’s equivalent full-size American-market Tundra could also be on the cards for the region.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// 2023 Mini hatch spied in China with no camouflage a whole year early

Images of what appears to be the the next generation Mini hatch have been spotted on Chinese social media with absolutely no camouflage, and looking pretty production ready.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// New Tesla app feature to try and stop ‘ICE-ing’

Tesla to initiate an over-the-air software update in China to help owners avoid ICE-ing. ICE-ing is when a petrol powered car parks in an EV parking spot,

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// How about a car that changes colour at the touch of a button?

The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) isn’t far away, and it has automakers making all sorts of plans to reveal at the event in Las Vegas.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• This $2.7 million motorhome comes with space to park a Porsche
• Hyundai Nexo joins Queensland Police
• GM halts Corvette production after tornado starts a fire at factory
• Industry says Australia not ready for EV boom
• Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn continues to slam his old company

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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.

• View list on TheFullBrief.com

// Clean Car Calculator

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• View calculator on Driven.co.nz

HOT TOPIC

// GM won’t do vertical infotainment screens: Here’s why

Vehicle interior designs are always changing and evolving. When infotainment screens started getting larger and larger, some automakers (namely Tesla) started playing around with positioning, shape, orientation, and even the integration of the screen itself.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// More on this 

• Stuff Motoring says Gaming while driving: Tesla allows it, Mercedes does recall

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// Support for car safety rule

ANCAP has welcomed the announcement to introduce an Australian Design Rule (ADR) to mandate the fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in light vehicles.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// More on this 

• AutoTalk says Australian government wants to mandate LKS in new cars

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// Mercedes creates history with first ‘legal’ hands-off self-driving system

While most of the conversation’s focus on self-driving tech has been on Tesla and its Autopilot and Full Self Driving systems (for better and for worse), the American firm isn’t the only brand working on Level 3 and beyond autonomy.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Chevrolet to start making electric Silverado in early 2023

Chevrolet’s latest ‘anything Ford can do, I can do better’ push is pick-up electrification. Ford has got the jump on General Motors with its F-150 Lightning.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// Next-generation Mini leaked way ahead of time

Our first look at the next generation of Mini hatchback is here, a good year before we expected to see it.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Finance company CEO stepping down

MTF Finance is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer after Glen Todd announced he will step down from the role in early 2022.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// GM CEO says making ventilators changed the company culture

The CEO of General Motors said Thursday that the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventilators to treat severely ill Covid-19 patients.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Morgan returns with 280kW GTR V8, its most powerful car ever

The world of purist, British sports cars is surprisingly crowded. There’s Ariel and its bonkers Atom, Noble and the old-but-gold M600, Caterham and its open-wheeled Seven, Lotus and its Emira, Evija, and new focus on electrification, and probably a few others, too.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// This Peugeot Expert takes the food truck to another level

Peugeot Design Lab has worked in collaboration with Whirlpool to create a stunning food truck based on the Peugeot Expert van. It’s a follow-up to the 2015 “Le Bistrot du Lion” concept, and the result takes the food truck to another level.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

// Future electric vehicle production secures Hannover site

The future of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) plant in Hannover has been secured for at least the next decade as it will become a high tech multi-brand site.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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• Tesla’s sold out Cyberquad for kids listed for $17,000 on ebay
• Tesla Cybertruck’s weirdest feature may be its windscreen wiper
• The US city thinking of suing Hyundai and Kia over stolen cars

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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.

• View list on TheFullBrief.com

// 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).

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// The Toyota GR Yaris is the AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year for 2021!

The Toyota GR Yaris is the overall winner of the 2021 AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year. It was one of the first cars we reviewed this year and we simply couldn’t get it out of our heads.

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// Toyota orders 100 more award-winning GR Yaris

Toyota New Zealand has confirmed production of another 100 units of the GR Yaris performance hatch will be available to the local market following its overall win at the 2021 AA Driven car of the year awards (AA Driven COTY).

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Toyota confirms another 100 GR Yaris for NZ showrooms
• AutoFile says Marque secures extra units of prize-winner

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// Drivers playing video games? US is looking into Tesla case

Last August, Vince Patton was watching a YouTube video of a Tesla owner who had made a startling observation: Tesla drivers could now play a video game on their car’s touch-screen dashboard – while the vehicle is moving.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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• Driven says Ex Tesla employees claim 2016 ‘Full Self-Driving’ video was staged

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// New Honda Civic hits NZ: Pricing and spec confirmed for Corolla rival

Honda’s Civic is now in its 11th generation, the new model having just arrived. Only the single variant will be offered locally, the highly-specified Sport, priced at $47,000.

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• AutoFile says All-new hatch arrives

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// Toyota CEO doesn’t expect NZ govt to listen to emissions critiques

It’s been a significant few months for Toyota’s local arm in terms of electric vehicles, with the unveiling of the production version of the bZ4X and the arrival of the Lexus UX300e.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• Stuff Motoring says Toyota boss doesn’t expect Government to change position on emissions targets

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// SsangYong unveils 340km Korando e-Motion EV, confirmed for NZ

Some four months after showcasing its first electric car in pictures, Korean firm SsangYong has finally shared some of its Korando e-Motion’s critical numbers and abilities.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// VIA shocked at Clean Car penalty details

VIA is expressing shock and concern at details loaded onto RightCar’s dealer pages this week that further detail the penalties vehicles are set to pay under the Clean Car Discount scheme.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// Morgan announces Plus 8 GTR, its most powerful car ever

Morgan has taken the wraps off its latest creation, the mighty Plus 8 GTR, which comes bearing Bavarian V8 power.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// SsangYong Rhino set for power upgrade

In the grand scheme of the local ute segment, the SsangYong Rhino remains something of an underdog, with its sharp pricing strategy, huge cabin space, and long equipment list.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Polestar prepares for call to action

Polestar is preparing to launch a call for action among suppliers, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, universities, researchers,

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Volkswagen boosts future tech spending

Volkswagen raised its five-year spending plan and overhauled its management board, seeking to catch up with Tesla and end an internal dispute over the changes needed to get there.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// GM reaches supply deals for electric vehicle motor magnets

General Motors has taken two more steps to make sure it has the raw materials for the transition from petroleum to battery power, this time lining up magnets for electric vehicle motors.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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• There are two versions of the Lexus UX300e BEV – but only one you can buy
• Stirling Moss’ 300 SLR has been given one last blast
• GM exec: Cruise to start autonomous taxi service next year
• The last-ever Holden V8 isn’t what you think it is

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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.

• View list on TheFullBrief.com

// 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).

• View calculator on Driven.co.nz

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// Next-generation Volkswagen Amarok teased again, South African production confirmed

Now that the new Ford Ranger is out in the open, the next big ute unveiling that we have to look forward is coming from Volkswagen, and is regarding the new Amarok.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

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• AutoCar says New Volkswagen Amarok teased with Ford Ranger underpinnings

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// Watch: Renault Zoe scores zero-star NCAP safety rating

Historically, French carmaker Renault has generally always had strong safety ratings with Euro NCAP. However, its latest tested offering looks…

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• EVs and Beyond says Zoe’s zero score under new safety protocol

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// Lexus enters fleet space with EV

Lexus New Zealand has today launched its first EV into the New Zealand market – significantly also the first time its parent brand Toyota has entered the space as well.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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• AutoCar says UX300e, an electric Lexus for Hyundai money?
• Stuff Motoring says Lexus launches first EV in New Zealand

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// Mysterious new BMW i3 leaked in pics (and it’s not a hatch)

In a somewhat confusing and curious turn of events, images of a new fully-electric BMW i3 have emerged overseas,…

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Electric car targets ‘fantasy’

Industry organisation says government needs to adopt more realistic targets to fight climate change.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Toyota doubles down on hydrogen in spite of EV

Toyota is not backing away from its bet on hydrogen in spite of finally getting an electric vehicle on the road in New Zealand.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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// New Qashqai scores five-stars under more stringent protocol

The all-new Nissan Qashqai has been awarded the top five-star safety rating by the independent European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Dealers back charity fundraiser

MG supports Meals on Wheels campaign through test drives for second year in a row.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Kiwi customers to receive My BMW App updates

BMW Group New Zealand has introduced new features for the My BMW App, to elevate the user experience while bringing new levels of technology and convenience.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Gearing up for business

Trader says stock in Auckland has dropped during Covid-19 lockdown.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Stellantis targeting 20 billion Euro through software revenue

Stellantis has mapped out its software strategy to deploy next-generation tech platforms, to transform how customers interact with their vehicles, and to generate 20 billion Euro in incremental annual revenues by 2030.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Trade fairly with sales

Regulator warns retailers to ensure seasonal sales and discounts comply with law by being genuine.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// EV RUC extension to March 31, 2024

The EV road user charges (RUC) exemption due to end on December 31 this year has now been extended to March 31, 2024.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Intel jumps on plans to take its Mobileye car business public

Intel Corp. plans to list shares of its Mobileye self-driving car business by the middle of next year, letting the chipmaker capitalise on its investment in a burgeoning industry.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Port appoints chief executive

Roger Gray shifting from Lyttelton Port Company to top job at Ports of Auckland.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Volkswagen wants more carbon-neutral lithium in its EVs

While electric vehicles are obviously less polluting for the environment at the tailpipe, their critics often cite that they’re ‘hardly green’ when it comes to producing them.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• Sensational line-up of collectable cars and motorcycles go to auction in Auckland
• Kia New Zealand’s electric future has no room for the Stinger
• Peugeot to go all-electric in Europe from 2030
• China clean car sales spike as consumers embrace electric

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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.

• View list on TheFullBrief.com

// 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).

• View calculator on Driven.co.nz

HOT TOPIC

// Polestar 2 gets performance software upgrade

Polestar has released a performance-oriented software upgrade for the electric Polestar 2 Long Range Dual motor in nine European markets such as the United Kingdom and Germany.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

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• AutoCar says Polestar 2 to get big 50kW over-the-air power boost

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// Fully electric Kia EV6 NZ arrival just weeks away

After noting earlier in the year that its fully electric EV6 would be touching down by the end of 2021, Kia’s local arm has reiterated that the model’s arrival is just a week away — arrival slated officially for late Q1.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

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• EVs and Beyond says Kia NZ hits electric button hard in early 2022

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// Peugeot to go all-electric in Europe from 2030

Peugeot has confirmed it will move all European models onto EV platforms by next decade.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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• EVs and Beyond says Peugeot aims for electric-only in Europe by 2030

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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.

• Learn more about Newcoat products on their website
• And download their Dealer Booklet to learn about selling Newcoat in your dealership

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// Rest in Peace: Kia NZ confirms it’s axing the Stinger

After a tumultuous year for the embattled nameplate, it’s been confirmed that the Kia Stinger has been cancelled for New Zealand.

• Read this article on AutoCar.co.nz

// Next-generation A4 will be topped by electric RS model

The next generation of Audi A4 has been detailed, and it looks to be one of the first of Audi’s ‘normal’ models to get the electrification treatment.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Lamborghini to launch first EV in 2027 or 2028

Lamborghini chief executive, Stephan Winkelmann, has confirmed the brand will launch it’s first all-electric vehicle, and it’s set to hit the market in either 2027 or 2028.

• Read this article on Driven.co.nz

IN OTHER NEWS

// GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 production ready

Photos of the range-topping GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 from the November 2021 SEMA Show in Las Vegas are provided by GM Authority.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Ports of Auckland appoints new CEO

Ports of Auckland has appointed current Lyttelton Port Company boss Roger Gray as its new chief executive.

• Read this article on AutoTalk.co.nz

// Radar critical for mobility’s future

Radar is fundamental to automotive safety and critical to achieving emerging level four autonomy.

• Read this article on EVsandBeyond.co.nz

// Stellantis wants to outfit cars with AI to drive up revenue

Carmaker Stellantis announced a strategy Tuesday to embed AI-enabled software in 34 million vehicles across its 14 brands, hoping the tech upgrade will help it bring in 20 billion euros (NZ$36.7 billion) in annual revenue by 2030.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

// Agency extends IT deal

Company vows to deliver “easy-to-use services” for vehicle registrations over the coming decade.

• Read this article on AutoFile.co.nz

// Intel jumps on plans to take its Mobileye car business public

Intel Corp. plans to list shares of its Mobileye self-driving car business by the middle of next year, letting the chipmaker capitalise on its investment in a burgeoning industry.

• Read this article on Stuff.co.nz

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• ‘The last Holden V8’ is up for sale, and it isn’t a Commodore
• Very first Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 R prototype being auctioned off again
• Volkswagen CEO keeps his job, but is on thin ice
• Rivian could start making electric utes in the UK

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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.

• View list on TheFullBrief.com

// 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).

• View calculator on Driven.co.nz